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[Raptor33]

Thanks for the wishes and quick reply.

One more question form my friend side. He is actually basically from India. Then went to USA as L1 visa and while his file was under process. Now, he got the visa. Currently he is in USA and does not want to resign immediately. "So he wants to do soft landing. I mean he comes to Canada, stay there for 1 week and then come back to USA. His friend can courier his PR card to USA. When he was searching about PR card, he found that it is illegal to send PR card via courier or any other means. So he gets confused. Is soft landing possible? Can border office ask him that how you get your PR card if you were outside Canada? "

Soft landing is a procedure that allows new permanent residents to come to Canada briefly to complete their immigration processes and get a head start on building their new life in this country.

It is possible to do a soft landing in Canada. However, there are a few things to keep in mind. First, you will need to have a valid Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR) and passport. Second, you will need to be able to show that you have a valid reason for coming to Canada, such as completing your immigration paperwork or setting up your new life.

If you are caught sending your PR card through courier, you may be subject to a fine or even have your PR status revoked. It is therefore important to follow the correct procedure for receiving your PR card.

When you arrive at the border, the border officer may ask you how you got your PR card if you were outside Canada. You can explain that you did a soft landing and that your friend couriered your PR card to you. The border officer may ask you to provide proof of your soft landing, such as your plane tickets or hotel booking.

If you are able to provide proof of your soft landing, the border officer is unlikely to have any problems with you. However, if you are unable to provide proof, the border officer may deny you entry into Canada.

Here are some tips for doing a soft landing in Canada:

• Make sure you have a valid COPR and passport.
• Have a valid reason for coming to Canada.
• Be prepared to explain how you got your PR card if you were outside Canada.
• Bring proof of your soft landing, such as your plane tickets or hotel booking.

I hope this helps!

 

[sagartheocean]

Thank you for your response. I am planning to do soft landing without staying there and planning to return on the same day. Can we do that? Additionally, is it allowed if my friend carry PR card with him while coming outside of Canada and hand it over?

 

[Raptor33]

Thank you for your response. I am planning to do soft landing without staying there and planning to return on the same day. Can we do that? Additionally, is it allowed if my friend carry PR card with him while coming outside of Canada and hand it over?

Yes, you can do a soft landing without staying in Canada. This is sometimes called a "touch and go" landing. You will need to have a valid Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR) and a valid passport.

As for your friend carrying your PR card, this is not allowed. Your PR card is a personal document and you are the only one who is allowed to have it. If you lose your PR card, you will need to apply for a replacement.

Here are some additional things to keep in mind when doing a soft landing:

• You must have a valid COPR.
• You must have a valid passport.
• You will not be given a PR card at this time.
• You will need to return to Canada at a later date to pick up your PR card.
• The PR card is a personal document and it must be kept in your possession at all times.

 

[mvneema10]

Hi @legalfalcon Thank you for providing support to all of us here.

I just spoke to IRCC rep and she said my medicals is passed, eligibility is passed but Background check has not started yet. She asked me to raise NDVO webform and asked me to ask them for an update since my application has already surpassed the average processing times.

How do I contact NDVO? Does anybody know NDVO contact number?

Please advise.

 

[Kevin C]

Hi @legalfalcon. I need your help. I'm a Chinese student who has applied for a study permit in March 2022. All parts have passed except the security part, which turned to 'in progress' in May 2022. Recently I learned from CBSA note that my security status has changed from "in progress" to "ready to be assessed" in Apr 2023. I wish to know that what "ready to be assessed" actually means? Does that mean my security check has moved forward? Do you know anyone else who has been in the same situation as me and how long it took them to complete the security check? Thank you!

 

[Raptor33]

Hi @legalfalcon Thank you for providing support to all of us here.

I just spoke to IRCC rep and she said my medicals is passed, eligibility is passed but Background check has not started yet. She asked me to raise NDVO webform and asked me to ask them for an update since my application has already surpassed the average processing times.

How do I contact NDVO? Does anybody know NDVO contact number?

Please advise.

Sure, I can help you with that.

There is no NDVO contact number that is publicly available. However, you can contact them by filling out the webform. This form can be found on the IRCC website at https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/contact-ircc/web-form.html

 

[Raptor33]

Hi @legalfalcon. I need your help. I'm a Chinese student who has applied for a study permit in March 2022. All parts have passed except the security part, which turned to 'in progress' in May 2022. Recently I learned from CBSA note that my security status has changed from "in progress" to "ready to be assessed" in Apr 2023. I wish to know that what "ready to be assessed" actually means? Does that mean my security check has moved forward? Do you know anyone else who has been in the same situation as me and how long it took them to complete the security check? Thank you!

Sure, I can help you with that.

The status "ready to be assessed" means that your security check has moved forward and is now being assessed by the Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA). This is a good sign, as it means that your application is nearing completion.

The length of time it takes for the CBSA to complete a security check can vary depending on a number of factors, such as the complexity of the case and the workload of the CBSA. However, in general, it can take anywhere from a few weeks to a few months.

I do not know anyone personally who has been in the same situation as you, but I have read some online forums where people have shared their experiences. Some people have said that their security checks took a few weeks to complete, while others have said that it took several months.

I know that this is a stressful time for you, but I would encourage you to be patient. The CBSA is doing their due diligence to ensure that you are a safe and secure person to be in Canada.

I hope this information is helpful.

 

[mvneema10]

Sure, I can help you with that.

There is no NDVO contact number that is publicly available. However, you can contact them by filling out the webform. This form can be found on the IRCC website at https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/contact-ircc/web-form.html

Thank you for sending the link. I just raised a webform to NDVO and I don't know what else I can do to get my application processed.

 

[legalfalcon]

Thank you for your response. I am planning to do soft landing without staying there and planning to return on the same day. Can we do that? Additionally, is it allowed if my friend carry PR card with him while coming outside of Canada and hand it over?

There is nothing a soft or hard landing. When you show up at a port of entry, and your documents are processed, and you are admitted into Canada, you become a PR.

As a PR, you can stay in Canada for a day, a month or a year, or just a few minutes. It is irrelevant. What matters is that you maintain your PR status by complying with the residency requirement.

As regards your PR card, you can ask your friend to carry it with you. If you wish to ship it, you can read on that in my previous post available at:
https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/thank-you-legalfalcon.408185/post-10091920

 

[legalfalcon]

Hi @legalfalcon Thank you for providing support to all of us here.

I just spoke to IRCC rep and she said my medicals is passed, eligibility is passed but Background check has not started yet. She asked me to raise NDVO webform and asked me to ask them for an update since my application has already surpassed the average processing times.

How do I contact NDVO? Does anybody know NDVO contact number?

Please advise.

You can contact NDVO by sending a webform. https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/contact-ircc/offices/international-visa-offices/new-delhi.html

BGC changes twice. First, it will change to in progress and then back to NA. This is when your criminality is passed.

On the second time, when your BGC goes to in progress, this is when the security screening.

The first BGC changes will be fairly early in the process, while the second one is at the end of the processing.

You can read more on security screening in the security screening manual at https://bit.ly/3KIeu1R

 

[legalfalcon]

Hi @legalfalcon. I need your help. I'm a Chinese student who has applied for a study permit in March 2022. All parts have passed except the security part, which turned to 'in progress' in May 2022. Recently I learned from CBSA note that my security status has changed from "in progress" to "ready to be assessed" in Apr 2023. I wish to know that what "ready to be assessed" actually means? Does that mean my security check has moved forward? Do you know anyone else who has been in the same situation as me and how long it took them to complete the security check? Thank you!

Ready to be assessed means that your security screening has been completed, and the documents gathered have to be analyzed by IRCC before making a final determination. The security screening process is initiated by IRCC and is completed with the help of partner agencies (CBSA and CSIS). for TRVs, usually, CSIS is not involved, however, this can change based on your individual circumstances.

IRCC officers send a request for security screening to the National Security Screening Division (NSSD) at CBSA. Only if additional information is required, a request from NSSD will be sent to CSIS.

To know where you are at, you can request your CBSA notes. This will help you to know if you have been referred to CSIS. If you have been referred to cSIS, you can also request cSIS notes.

Security screening at CBSA is fairly quick for TRVs. However, if you are in enhanced security screening, it can take a considerable amount of time. Form a few months to a year. Keep in mind that each case is unique and the time will differ for each case.



You can read the security screening manual at https://bit.ly/3KIeu1R

 

[littlestar19]

Hi @legalfalcon
I have applied under FSW-O with a March AOR. My elig and BGC is in progress.
So the thing is my spouse is already a canadian PR.
I would like to know if IRCC conducts background checks or some other checks for the spouse in such a case ?
I just want to know if I have to wait for his checks too or I would be fine when I am all green!!
Thanks in Advance

Hi @legalfalcon
Would be glad if you can assist. Thanks

 

[DKalkhand]

Criminality passed on 24 May 2023 and my BG verification status COMPLETED on 19 June 2023.When can I expect my PPR???

 

[Raptor33]

Criminality passed on 24 May 2023 and my BG verification status COMPLETED on 19 June 2023.When can I expect my PPR???

Congratulations on passing your criminality check and having your background verification completed! This is a major step in the process of obtaining permanent residence in Canada.

The processing time for a Permanent Residence (PR) Pending (PPR) letter can vary depending on a number of factors, including the complexity of your application, the current workload of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), and any additional information that IRCC may need to request from you.

However, in general, you can expect to receive your PPR letter within a few weeks to a few months after your background verification is completed.

Here are some factors that can affect the processing time for your PPR letter:

• The complexity of your application: If your application is complex, it may take longer for IRCC to process it. This could be due to the number of documents you have submitted, the number of countries you have lived in, or the nature of your employment history.
• The current workload of IRCC: The processing time for PPR letters can also be affected by the current workload of IRCC. If IRCC is experiencing a high volume of applications, it may take longer for them to process your application.
• Any additional information that IRCC may need to request from you: If IRCC needs to request additional information from you, this can also delay the processing of your application.

I hope this information is helpful.

 

[DKalkhand]

Congratulations on passing your criminality check and having your background verification completed! This is a major step in the process of obtaining permanent residence in Canada.

The processing time for a Permanent Residence (PR) Pending (PPR) letter can vary depending on a number of factors, including the complexity of your application, the current workload of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), and any additional information that IRCC may need to request from you.

However, in general, you can expect to receive your PPR letter within a few weeks to a few months after your background verification is completed.

Here are some factors that can affect the processing time for your PPR letter:

• The complexity of your application: If your application is complex, it may take longer for IRCC to process it. This could be due to the number of documents you have submitted, the number of countries you have lived in, or the nature of your employment history.
• The current workload of IRCC: The processing time for PPR letters can also be affected by the current workload of IRCC. If IRCC is experiencing a high volume of applications, it may take longer for them to process your application.
• Any additional information that IRCC may need to request from you: If IRCC needs to request additional information from you, this can also delay the processing of your application.

I hope this information is helpful.

I am the primary applicant and there are my 2 dependents .Criminality is passed for all 3 of us but BG is COMPLETED for just me.However my dependents BG status is still in progress.What does it imply,do I have to wait for their status also completed and then PPR?????