+1(514) 937-9445 or Toll-free (Canada & US) +1 (888) 947-9445

CBSA request for entries/exits records

Desert Lion

Hero Member
Mar 14, 2014
283
6
Is there any fees for ordering the CBSA entries/exits records, I did order online but it did not prompt me for any payment page?

How long it takes to receive the CBSA record once it is ordered?

Is it better to submit the CBSA entry/exit record or you leave it to the CIC to order it on your behalf?
 

sept15

Champion Member
Sep 26, 2010
1,043
18
Canada
Category........
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
Desert Lion said:
Is there any fees for ordering the CBSA entries/exits records, I did order online but it did not prompt me for any payment page?

How long it takes to receive the CBSA record once it is ordered?

Is it better to submit the CBSA entry/exit record or you leave it to the CIC to order it on your behalf?
I would recommend/suggest you to 'do a search/review' of threads (of your topic of interest) before you create any new ones. I know its very easy and catchy to make one but that is very unprofessional. Not judging you but a suggestion and most of the time you will find something and probably the answer of your question as well.
Later,
 

torontonian2003

Star Member
Mar 12, 2014
180
11
Toronto
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
Desert Lion said:
Is there any fees for ordering the CBSA entries/exits records, I did order online but it did not prompt me for any payment page?

How long it takes to receive the CBSA record once it is ordered?

Is it better to submit the CBSA entry/exit record or you leave it to the CIC to order it on your behalf?
I think I read 30 days processing in the CBSA website but I also read folks in this discussion receiving them muck later (up to 2 months). It's probably not a bad idea if you request you CBSA travel history yourself, even before you file your application (if you still haven't). This way you'll have a proof that CIC duly recognize regarding your border reentry history (especially if you have traveled a lot within the 4 years prior to applying.

Nevertheless DO TICK 'YES' to the question that you're providing consent to CIC to verify your CBSA record.

If you're still submitting an application, make sure you copy all the stamped pages in your passport (relevant to the inclusive 4 year period) in addition to the biographical pages of your passport (or any expired one if you have renewed recently). It's to your advantage to be transparent right away so as not to trigger a residence questionnaire. Some reentries to Canada are no longer stamped on passports (like in Pearson Intl Airport where you can through by just scanning your PR card in a machine). It's both good and bad: less wait at the airport but then a hassle during citizenship application when CIC begins doubting the missing stamps.

Good luck buddy.
 

dr_majed8835

Star Member
Feb 7, 2014
102
1
When I called the CBSA they said that they only have records of people entering Canada, but they don't have records of their exits.
Do the CIC check airlines manifests and the CBSA records of every applicant to calculate the days of physical presence?
 

torontonian2003

Star Member
Mar 12, 2014
180
11
Toronto
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
dr_majed8835 said:
When I called the CBSA they said that they only have records of people entering Canada, but they don't have records of their exits.
Do the CIC check airlines manifests and the CBSA records of every applicant to calculate the days of physical presence?
Most commonly, the issue with passports is the lack of stamps upon returning to Canada.

An exception is if you are a US citizen, in which case, when you travel to the US, then your EXIT from Canada is not stamped either.

I'm assuming your arrivals in other countries outside Canada have appropriate stamps but you may be lacking reentry stamps. One thing to consider in writing down your departure from Canada, is if you had traveled a day before and arrived in another country the day after. In that case, your arrival stamp in your destination, should not be the same as what you should claim. In principle, you should declare the actual date you leave Canada. This can be true for example if you travel across the globe, where a huge time difference is involved.