Hey! Are you sure? I walked in to Service Canada in Etobicoke to get my SIN record updated (for my new work permit). Now that I have received my eCOPR, I am planning to walk in to get it updated to a permanent number as well. Can you please let me know?
You can definitely try walking-in again. But in BC, especially in lower mainland, that didn't work for me.
Amazing information, thanks a lot! Your signature shows that you linked your PR card applications to the GCKey, is it needed even when none of mine were paper application or provincial? It also said you could not link the 3rd PR card application, did that cause any issues or did it get resolved?Guys. Here are some points to clear confusion. Hope this helps --
1. eCOPR with a officer signature on page two completes the PR application process with IRCC. Its an official document that you need to print sign, scan and keep it safe (of course, you can always print and sign it in future but I suggest to do so now). Your PR card application is a new process with a new application number starting with R,,,, PR card is useful mainly to travel outside Canada (and return). You DO NOT need to send eCOPR anywhere (except for applying for PR card and that too in the offline route i.e sending physical photos to IRCC)
2. Apply for SIN. You can apply online and wait for 15 days. You can also walkin to a Service Canada office and walkout in 15 min with a new SIN letter. Do not forget the fact that you need to apply for SIN for the minors a well. They qualify for their permanent SIN once they are PR.
NOTE: Strongly suggest walkin. A SIN lost in transit gives chills and headaches. The person who stole the letter will readily know -- Your SIN number, full name and address. All he needs is a picture of you and date of birth to commit fraudulent activity. Not worth this risk. I applied online but luckily received it after 2 weeks, in Ontario.
3. Goto Service Ontario or your provincial office to get the health card updated. This will update your status with them and everything will be in order. If you apply for a new drivers license at the same time as health card, it will allow you to renew both at the same time in future (and online) if you are in Ontario. New health card will be valid up to 5 years.
4. Apply for new my CRA account to apply for and track your taxes, CCB etc.
5. Inform your employer of the new SIN ASAP. Make sure you password protect your SIN scan pdf and share password and SIN letter separately and only with the HR person.
6. Inform all your banks and investment accounts etc. They are the ones who will update your SIN with the credit reporting agencies. So, do it ASAP.
7. Apply for my Service Canada account to track EI etc.
eCOPR without officer signature on page 2 is worthless. You will need to raise a webform to get this corrected ASAP.
IMPORTANT : Even if you get PR cards, COPR is very important and is mandatory to apply for citizenship. It is also required when you apply for other old age benefits (even if Canadian citizen), renounce your citizenship (Eg: India). Please make sure your COPR is signed. The validity on COPR ends 1 year after the medical test (of the first family member who passed the test first) and the validity is immaterial if you are inland. But because of how the govt. officials work (across the world), do get your SIN, cards etc. before your COPR expires.
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Just confirming that BC (ICBC) will NOT accept eCoPR for driver's licenses. I agree they should but what can you do.
I'm am not in BC but I think the reason is a PRIMARY ID NEEDS to have your PHOTO. The eCOPR does not. It should be able to satisfy the secondary ID requirements though.
Hi, I just got eCOPR. Could you help explaining about the old posts you talked about. What for old posts may be there? Where are the old posts and how can I search for them?
Hi this is very helpful, but I have question with respect to medical test. I am the primary applicant and I am inland, the expiry on my eCOPR is feb 17th, 2022. But I have dependent on my application my spouse who is in India. Will the expiry date on eCOPR effect my spouse to travel to Canada? Also my express entry profile is not updated, even though I have received eCOPR - the status on express entry profile is still not updated. Will it take time or should I call IRCC to check on it.Guys. Here are some points to clear confusion. Hope this helps --
1. eCOPR with a officer signature on page two completes the PR application process with IRCC. Its an official document that you need to print sign, scan and keep it safe (of course, you can always print and sign it in future but I suggest to do so now). Your PR card application is a new process with a new application number starting with R,,,, PR card is useful mainly to travel outside Canada (and return). You DO NOT need to send eCOPR anywhere (except for applying for PR card and that too in the offline route i.e sending physical photos to IRCC)
2. Apply for SIN. You can apply online and wait for 15 days. You can also walkin to a Service Canada office and walkout in 15 min with a new SIN letter. Do not forget the fact that you need to apply for SIN for the minors a well. They qualify for their permanent SIN once they are PR.
NOTE: Strongly suggest walkin. A SIN lost in transit gives chills and headaches. The person who stole the letter will readily know -- Your SIN number, full name and address. All he needs is a picture of you and date of birth to commit fraudulent activity. Not worth this risk. I applied online but luckily received it after 2 weeks, in Ontario.
3. Goto Service Ontario or your provincial office to get the health card updated. This will update your status with them and everything will be in order. If you apply for a new drivers license at the same time as health card, it will allow you to renew both at the same time in future (and online) if you are in Ontario. New health card will be valid up to 5 years.
4. Apply for new my CRA account to apply for and track your taxes, CCB etc.
5. Inform your employer of the new SIN ASAP. Make sure you password protect your SIN scan pdf and share password and SIN letter separately and only with the HR person.
6. Inform all your banks and investment accounts etc. They are the ones who will update your SIN with the credit reporting agencies. So, do it ASAP.
7. Apply for my Service Canada account to track EI etc.
eCOPR without officer signature on page 2 is worthless. You will need to raise a webform to get this corrected ASAP.
IMPORTANT : Even if you get PR cards, COPR is very important and is mandatory to apply for citizenship. It is also required when you apply for other old age benefits (even if Canadian citizen), renounce your citizenship (Eg: India). Please make sure your COPR is signed. The validity on COPR ends 1 year after the medical test (of the first family member who passed the test first) and the validity is immaterial if you are inland. But because of how the govt. officials work (across the world), do get your SIN, cards etc. before your COPR expires.
Hope this helps. Hit a like so that I know
Congratulation for the PR! As far as travelling, you may have some issues, especially if travelling by plane, until you receive your PR card. Since you are now a permanent resident, your visa/eTA are no longer valid. If you travel by land and private vehicle you should be able to explain the situation and cross with only your passport and the CoPR, but if you are trying to get on a plane they will check your visa/eTA and they will likely not allow you to board.
Thank you @matteosc for the answer
You are considered PR when you do your landing, physical or virtual. In your case it will be virtual and, if I am not mistaken, will happen after you send the required information and documents.
