Completed Landing Interview

[riddymon]

So the permanent residence process for me has finally wrapped up...can't believe it's over :'(. Just sharing my landing interview experience. It was pretty straight forward - I opted to have a landing interview at the CIC office in Halifax instead of driving to the border.

Documents that I took:
- 2 passport photos
- Passport
- COPR (both copies)
- Work Permit
- Financial Information
- Landing interview appointment letter

She took my photos, took COPR documents and my passport. She asked me a few questions: "Have I been convicted of a crime, have I been asked to leave Nova Scotia, Do i have any other dependants that I did not declare in my application that I'd like to mentioned now". After answering no, she initialed both copies of my COPR, told me to initial and sign the bottom for both. I was then given one copy back and told to not EVER lose it as Citizenship requires the original (i believe). She also stamped and signed my passport.

She then walked through (and ultimately gave me) another document which basically outlines the do's and don'ts of being a permanent resident (which was a lot to take in). Interesting things to note. Companies only need to know your permanent SIN as proof of permanent residence. They don't require and should not ask you for anything else. It is against the law to vote as a PR and you will be fined $20,000 (YES...$20,000!!!) and a year in jail. When filing your taxes, be sure to tell them that you're a permanent resident. You are not advised to travel outside of the country until you receive your PR card but if you do, you have to get a one-time re-entry visa from a consulate at the country you are visiting...PR card processing takes about 35 days right now..blah blah...

After that I was congratulated for becoming a permanent resident and told to go and celebrate.

Total Interview Time: About 15 minutes.

All the best for everyone else

 

[aru_nj]

So the permanent residence process for me has finally wrapped up...can't believe it's over :'(. Just sharing my landing interview experience. It was pretty straight forward - I opted to have a landing interview at the CIC office in Halifax instead of driving to the border.

Documents that I took:
- 2 passport photos
- Passport
- COPR (both copies)
- Work Permit
- Financial Information
- Landing interview appointment letter

She took my photos, took COPR documents and my passport. She asked me a few questions: "Have I been convicted of a crime, have I been asked to leave Nova Scotia, Do i have any other dependants that I did not declare in my application that I'd like to mentioned now". After answering no, she initialed both copies of my COPR, told me to initial and sign the bottom for both. I was then given one copy back and told to not EVER lose it as Citizenship requires the original (i believe). She also stamped and signed my passport.

She then walked through (and ultimately gave me) another document which basically outlines the do's and don'ts of being a permanent resident (which was a lot to take in). Interesting things to note. Companies only need to know your permanent SIN as proof of permanent residence. They don't require and should not ask you for anything else. It is against the law to vote as a PR and you will be fined $20,000 (YES...$20,000!!!) and a year in jail. When filing your taxes, be sure to tell them that you're a permanent resident. You are not advised to travel outside of the country until you receive your PR card but if you do, you have to get a one-time re-entry visa from a consulate at the country you are visiting...PR card processing takes about 35 days right now..blah blah...

After that I was congratulated for becoming a permanent resident and told to go and celebrate.

Total Interview Time: About 15 minutes.

All the best for everyone else

Congrats and thanks for the detailed explanation.

 

[Scottygirl]

So the permanent residence process for me has finally wrapped up...can't believe it's over :'(. Just sharing my landing interview experience. It was pretty straight forward - I opted to have a landing interview at the CIC office in Halifax instead of driving to the border.

Documents that I took:
- 2 passport photos
- Passport
- COPR (both copies)
- Work Permit
- Financial Information
- Landing interview appointment letter

She took my photos, took COPR documents and my passport. She asked me a few questions: "Have I been convicted of a crime, have I been asked to leave Nova Scotia, Do i have any other dependants that I did not declare in my application that I'd like to mentioned now". After answering no, she initialed both copies of my COPR, told me to initial and sign the bottom for both. I was then given one copy back and told to not EVER lose it as Citizenship requires the original (i believe). She also stamped and signed my passport.

She then walked through (and ultimately gave me) another document which basically outlines the do's and don'ts of being a permanent resident (which was a lot to take in). Interesting things to note. Companies only need to know your permanent SIN as proof of permanent residence. They don't require and should not ask you for anything else. It is against the law to vote as a PR and you will be fined $20,000 (YES...$20,000!!!) and a year in jail. When filing your taxes, be sure to tell them that you're a permanent resident. You are not advised to travel outside of the country until you receive your PR card but if you do, you have to get a one-time re-entry visa from a consulate at the country you are visiting...PR card processing takes about 35 days right now..blah blah...

After that I was congratulated for becoming a permanent resident and told to go and celebrate.

Total Interview Time: About 15 minutes.

All the best for everyone else

+1 for you! Interesting info, especially about the importance of the original copy of CoPR, not sure anybody has ever been told that when they flagpole.

 

[JoacRy]

congratulations @riddymon, enjoy your new life in Canada. All the best to you.

 

[riddymon]

+1 for you! Interesting info, especially about the importance of the original copy of CoPR, not sure anybody has ever been told that when they flagpole.

Thanks....yeah. Was surprised to hear that myself. I believe she said as well if I want to collect pension at 65 (or 67..don't which remember which) I'll need it as well. But I don't know if that doesn't apply if you become a citizen. Was good to know still. Now I have to try not to lose it..lol.

Congrats and thanks for the detailed explanation.

You're welcome ;D

 

[riddymon]

congratulations @riddymon, enjoy your new life in Canada. All the best to you.

Thank you!! I've actually spent most of my adult life here in Canada. Came out here at 18 for university in 2000...stayed here for 8 years...went back home in 2008 and worked there from 2008-2011, then came back out to here in 2011 for school again and have stayed here since then. Just good to finally know my future here is more certain than it was before.

 

[ind2can2015]

HI Riddymon,

Congrats on your PR and landing...!!!

I ve few doubts.. I applied in FSW-Inland (AOR-FEB) and currently studying as a student in Canada.

I have added my wife as dependent but she is residing in India.

So my question is: if we get PPR where she has to send her passport for stamping..? In India itself...?

And, instead flag pole can I go to India and come back again to Canada..?

Thanks.

 

[riddymon]

HI Riddymon,

Congrats on your PR and landing...!!!

I ve few doubts.. I applied in FSW-Inland (AOR-FEB) and currently studying as a student in Canada.

I have added my wife as dependent but she is residing in India.

So my question is: if we get PPR where she has to send her passport for stamping..? In India itself...?

And, instead flag pole can I go to India and come back again to Canada..?

Thanks.

The PPR will tell you which visa office you need to send the passport too. You should be able to leave and come back but you'll have to go through the landing process once you get back. Just make sure you have all of your required documents when you're coming back to Canada.

 

[Doda]

Congrats on landing. Bit confused about the second set of photos. Are these different than the ones sent with the passports? Are they also required if flagpoling?

 

[riddymon]

Congrats on landing. Bit confused about the second set of photos. Are these different than the ones sent with the passports? Are they also required if flagpoling?

I'm not sure if they're required if you're driving to the border but as part of the required documents for the landing interview, yes two more photos are required. So 4 are needed in total. 2 when you send off your passport and another 2 for the landing interview.

 

[hppw]

Great share Riddymon. would request others as well to share their experiences.

So the permanent residence process for me has finally wrapped up...can't believe it's over :'(. Just sharing my landing interview experience. It was pretty straight forward - I opted to have a landing interview at the CIC office in Halifax instead of driving to the border.

Documents that I took:
- 2 passport photos
- Passport
- COPR (both copies)
- Work Permit
- Financial Information
- Landing interview appointment letter

She took my photos, took COPR documents and my passport. She asked me a few questions: "Have I been convicted of a crime, have I been asked to leave Nova Scotia, Do i have any other dependants that I did not declare in my application that I'd like to mentioned now". After answering no, she initialed both copies of my COPR, told me to initial and sign the bottom for both. I was then given one copy back and told to not EVER lose it as Citizenship requires the original (i believe). She also stamped and signed my passport.

She then walked through (and ultimately gave me) another document which basically outlines the do's and don'ts of being a permanent resident (which was a lot to take in). Interesting things to note. Companies only need to know your permanent SIN as proof of permanent residence. They don't require and should not ask you for anything else. It is against the law to vote as a PR and you will be fined $20,000 (YES...$20,000!!!) and a year in jail. When filing your taxes, be sure to tell them that you're a permanent resident. You are not advised to travel outside of the country until you receive your PR card but if you do, you have to get a one-time re-entry visa from a consulate at the country you are visiting...PR card processing takes about 35 days right now..blah blah...

After that I was congratulated for becoming a permanent resident and told to go and celebrate.

Total Interview Time: About 15 minutes.

All the best for everyone else

 

[ImmiToCanada]

Thanks so much for such a detailed description! +1 for you.

Since you mentioned that companies only need to know your "your permanent SIN", would you mind letting us know whether you will get "your permanent SIN" upon landing or you have to wait until you receive your PR card (35 days later)? Thanks again!

 

[Doda]

Thanks so much for such a detailed description! +1 for you.

Since you mentioned that companies only need to know your "your permanent SIN", would you mind letting us know whether you will get "your permanent SIN" upon landing or you have to wait until you receive your PR card (35 days later)? Thanks again!

Once you land, you can go to the nearest Service Canada and you shall receive your permanent SIN within minutes.

 

[riddymon]

Once you land, you can go to the nearest Service Canada and you shall receive your permanent SIN within minutes.

This ;D

 

[llgn_sp]

Guys, landing-related questions! Please help me out...

Question 1 - Inventory forms:
- When we land we hand in two inventory forms: one for what we are taking with us and another for what will be shipped later (goods to follow). I heard they stamp both.
- What do we do with this second form? How do we attach it to our shipment if we are not the ones physically shipping (since we would have already landed)?
- We are coming in with some bags and boxes but I asked some relatives to ship us a box of heavy stuff via post office after we leave. How will they attach the stamped goods to follow form in this box if the form is with us in Toronto?


Question 2 - Arriving with boxes:
- We are arriving with some boxes that are going straight from airport to storage. We are unable to put these boxes in a taxi cab.
- Can I hire a van / mover to take these boxes to the storage for me? Recommend anyone?
- Any other ideas?

Thank you so much!