Hi all
AOR- March 2nd 2018
Medical passed- March 21 2018
Landing interview- June 18 2018 (received may 29, 2018)
Does anyone have any idea what landing interview is ? They told me to bring the passport and 2 photographs.
Thanks
Hi!
I had my landing interview today at Etobicoke.
Nothing to worry about! its just landing (instead of leaving the country and landing after the return to Canada) some people get the landing interview inland, which is actually more convenient for most of us.
My appointement was at 2pm, when I came I received a number and waited about 45 min to be called at the desk.
Officer congratulated me that now I am PR, issued Confirmation of Pernament Residency and asked about few things such as if my marital status is still the same, if I was ever convicted of a crime, if I have children.. took not more than 5 min.
Officer also gives basic info about PR - PR card will be issued in 8-10 weeks and mailed to you, you have to always have your PR card when travelling, renew PR card every 5 years, have to live in Canada 2 out of 5 years to remain the status of PR.
Then I was called by another officer to get a new SIN number, your previous SIN (starting with number 9) will be canceled and you need to advise your employer that now you are PR and have new SIN.
If you received your landing interview appointment it means your application has been approved, landing is just a final formal step.
I had to reschedule my appointment since my date was day before I was planning to travel. In the emai they said it will take 6 weeks to get a new date however I got mine in 5 days. They probably just want to avoid people reschedule their appointments but there is no problem to reschedule if you really need to (travel plans in next few weeks, sickness, work...) just reply to the email with the reason why you need to reschedule.
Bring to appointment:
Passport
2 pictures (they will send you a sheet with specifications - I took mine in Costco for $7)
current SIN number
Congrats!