DM and PPR

[jr4210]

Although it's quite early for us, I have a general question about DM and PPR.

The PA in my case is not from a visa-exempt country, FYI.

If we get to the DM stage, does that mean it's a positive sign? Or can DM also possibly mean that a decision has been made not to grant PR (hopefully not)?

And after DM, if you get PPR, can you then assume that that's only for visa stamping purposes?

 

[truesmile]

It depends what happens prior to the DM. If you hear absolutely nothing leading up to it, then it's a positive sign. If they contact you requesting more evidence of a genuine relationship, OR request that you attend an interview then . . . perhaps not so positive.

 

[jr4210]

Well let's say you are asked to send in more evidence or attend an interview, then you get DM, I imagine that could go either way, but if you get PPR, can you assume that's to have the visa stamped?

 

[MilesAway]

That is usually the case, yes.

 

[jholl]

I have a question about PPR...

I am not from a visa-exempt country, however, I am already living in Canada with a work visa valid for another year and a half. We are going through Ottawa VO and am assuming based on eeryone else's timelines that should be receiving DM soon (applied Nov 1 and so far everything seems to be going well, haven't heard anything from CIC since they updated the 3rd line medical results have been received).

Once DM shows, will I get a PPR so they can give me a different visa or, since I already have a visa to enter Canada, will they simply send me COPR? Also, if I receive PPR, do I need to send the passport or would I be able to proceed with landing process with my regular work visa? I am asking because I will be travelling to the US for a wedding in June so would be needing to have my passport with me vs sitting at the Ottawa VO waiting to getting stamped for a visa. Has anyone had a similar situation?

 

[MilesAway]

You will need to get an immigrant visa to land as a PR.