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Another concern: How will I prove to them if I'm asked at the POE about my residence in USA? What documents would be good to satisfy them - apartment lease documents, kids school documents, US tax returns? Just thinking about the worst case scenario: when moving I'll be winding up everything...

Thank you Alabaman and manianz47. Looks like I have to change my moving plan!

Thanks for the fast reply. That makes me feel good. But your reply raises another question: I'm aware of the 730 day obligation in the first 5 years, but though we became PRs in Apr 2009, it's printed on our PR cars that the date of expiration is Sep 2014 (since the cards were issued in Sep...

Thanks for the fast reply. No, I didn't invest anything there.

Hi, Situation: I landed in Canada with family in Apr 2009 from USA. We gave a friend's address in Canada to receive PR cards, and later received PR cards in Sep 2009 at my friend's address. We never lived in Canada except for a 4-day vacation in 2009. We didn't declare that we are...

Yes, I'm also in the same situation as tosomu. Me and my family landed on April 18th at Windsor and gave them a friend's address in Ontario, but we intend to eventually move to BC, but our PR cards will have the Ontario address I gave. Will it create any problem when landing at BC? Technically...

Thanks DSN. I asked them whether I can re-enter Canada w/o PR card and by just presenting my passport with PR stamp. They said yes. I believe PR card is just a convenience at POE and not a requirement. -Dhanan.

Thanks, and yes, I was not asked to show proof of funds, but there is no guarantee that it will be same for everyone. I, however, had everything ready including a balance statement, but didn't have to use, and I'd advise everyone who lands to keep everything ready to play safe. For my case, our...

I didn't understand your first question. I think they are not particular about where you are coming from and going to. I got my COPR from Singapore and it took about 3 years.

First of all, thank you for those who helped to answer my questions. As a return favor, I'm writing my experience here for the benefit of prospective PRs: We drove from Chicago to Windsor, ON, Canada for the stamping. Once we reached the DW Tunnel, we hit the toll gate first where we paid $4...

Thanks PMM. I haven't informed them since they already issued COPRs. So, we don't need to worry about the clearances in US?

I and my family have COPRs and we are ready to make the first entry to Canada. We got the immigrant visas and COPRs at Singapore, but since May 2008 we are in USA. I'm seeing posts about the necessity of FBI and State clearance as per some new rule effective Feb 19, 2009. Is it required only...

Thank you for the information, and I'll certainly share as and when I have new information or once I'm done with my trip.

Or if someone sends me a draft from Singapore on my name in USD or CAD, can I just take that and show? Thanks.

Is an ATM receipt from Chase bank in US acceptable by CIC? Because though it's my own money, a bank statement may reflect recent activities (transferred from my Singapore a/c) and raise unnecessary questions. Or will they accept if I explain?

Thanks for the very useful piece of information. May I know if they'll ask these questions only to the principal applicant, or to my dependent wife as well.

I'm planning to drive to Windsor, Canada from Chicago over a weekend for the first entry for PR, but intend to import my car later when we really want to move. Is this ok? Thanks.

How does the CIC verify that the fund is not loaned from a friend? Does it need to be reflected in the bank statement that the amount has been in the account for a stipulated period of time?

Hi, As we don't have much time left, I'd appreciate if anyone can provide answers asap. Thanks a lot.

Hi, We live in Chicago area and I'm here on H1B. We have Canada immigrant Visas and the COPRs ready. I and my family plan to make our first entry to Canada through Detroit-Windsor tunnel. 1) My car has a Michigan title, and if I carry those papers, will it be sufficient? Also, we just want to...