Outland application - possible to land at IRCC office inside Canada?

[OttawaHere]

I just received my CoPR after a looong wait. I had originally entered Canada as a visitor with my husband but my status has since expired a year ago (I'm visa exempt so no stamp in my passport). I'm still in Canada.

I know I can go to the border to flagpole or take a flight and come back and land at the airport.

But is it possible to go to an IRCC office and activate/approve my COPR? It seems more easier that way!

Anyone know the 'rules' or if this is allowed?

Thanks!

 

[kcward7]

I just received my CoPR after a looong wait. I had originally entered Canada as a visitor with my husband but my status has since expired a year ago (I'm visa exempt so no stamp in my passport). I'm still in Canada.

I know I can go to the border to flagpole or take a flight and come back and land at the airport.

But is it possible to go to an IRCC office and activate/approve my COPR? It seems more easier that way!

Anyone know the 'rules' or if this is allowed?

Thanks!

Yes, you can make an appointment

 

[Hurlabrick]

I just received my CoPR after a looong wait. I had originally entered Canada as a visitor with my husband but my status has since expired a year ago (I'm visa exempt so no stamp in my passport). I'm still in Canada.

I know I can go to the border to flagpole or take a flight and come back and land at the airport.

But is it possible to go to an IRCC office and activate/approve my COPR? It seems more easier that way!

Anyone know the 'rules' or if this is allowed?

Thanks!

What kcward said. Just google 'ircc offices' and call to make an appointment. Bear in mind that they often have longish lead times for appointments, so be certain that the date is well within your CoPR expiry date (in case they cancel on you, you may still have to make a dash for the border to flagpole!)

 

[WeegieInOttawa]

I believe there is office on Laurier or Queen downtown that "does landings" every second Tuesday. I know this used to be the case. I think they change up the days. As others said call CIC. There is number in the visa letter that you can call to find out more about "office landings"

I am awaiting my copr docs in the mail and want to look into this option. If we have to go flagpole at a land border we will do that but if I can go to Laurier office within a few days of receiving my docs I may do that.

When you say loooong wait... Do you mean long wait for the copr letter in the mail or just long wait in general? My letter was apparently posted 16 days ago and I've not got it yet and I'm getting annnnnnnnoyed!

 

[OttawaHere]

I believe there is office on Laurier or Queen downtown that "does landings" every second Tuesday. I know this used to be the case. I think they change up the days. As others said call CIC. There is number in the visa letter that you can call to find out more about "office landings"

I am awaiting my copr docs in the mail and want to look into this option. If we have to go flagpole at a land border we will do that but if I can go to Laurier office within a few days of receiving my docs I may do that.

When you say loooong wait... Do you mean long wait for the copr letter in the mail or just long wait in general? My letter was apparently posted 16 days ago and I've not got it yet and I'm getting annnnnnnnoyed!

OK good to know that! I haven't received the CoPR letter so I didn't know about the phone number ... the website provided a link to a webform to make an appointment but the link doesn't give that option. Yeah the long wait is long wait in general ... I am hoping my letter arrives soon!

 

[WeegieInOttawa]

OK good to know that! I haven't received the CoPR letter so I didn't know about the phone number ... the website provided a link to a webform to make an appointment but the link doesn't give that option. Yeah the long wait is long wait in general ... I am hoping my letter arrives soon!

I am expecting my copr letter ( but I expected it yesterday and the day before that!) and landing in an office is a possibility for me.. Will let you know if i find anything out.

 

[OttawaHere]

I am expecting my copr letter ( but I expected it yesterday and the day before that!) and landing in an office is a possibility for me.. Will let you know if i find anything out.

Would appreciate that! Thanks

 

[OttawaHere]

So its all done! Am now officially PR (well, need to wait for the card to actually arrive ...)

The Ottawa office (on Queen) is open on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month (like as posted earlier by someone else) for 'drop in'. Does not matter if its Outland/Inland. Security said other offices have similar schedule so its not just Ottawa. Was not crowded at all.

Good luck to everyone here still going through the process!