First time using PRC to enter Canada. Am I going to face any problem?
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I made my second landing yesterday and would like to share my experience with all of you.
The officer at the immigration desk asked me when did I arrived in Canada last time. I said it was 2 years back when I arrived here to complete my landing formalities. He asked how long I am staying in Canada this time. I said 3 weeks. He asked about the money I am bringing with me. I said CAD 4,000 in cash and CAD 30,000 in bank draft. I could feel a kind of annoying expression on his face. He directed me to Border Security Agency section where an officer welcomed me and asked more or less same questions.
By this time I had lost confidence and started showing signs of nervousness. The officer changed the topic and asked me which city of UAE I live, which company I work for (he noted down my company's name asking me the spelling), he asked how many states UAE has, which states produce oil, how much of GDP is oil dependant. Form time to time, he was also adding his own comments to what I was saying. So it became more like a exchange of thoughts rather than an interview. This gave me some time space to get back my confidence and I was able to bring a smile on my face.
He then returned to the actual subject and asked how long I am going to stay in Canada. I said 3 weeks only which would by enough for me to see a property broker, my bank manager and visit some universities for admission of my kid next year. Then he asked when I intend to finally move to Canada. I said in mid of 2013 when I would have 2 years and 3 months left on my PRC. He said this is fine but make sure that you physically live in Canada for 2 years out of 5 to maintain your PRC. I said yes I know the rule and will follow it. Then I asked him that I would make few more short trips to Canada in between, do you think I may face any kind of problem at the immigration. He replied absolutely not. With this he let me go. The session took 20 minutes of which half of the time was spent on just on UAE topic.
Clearly the officer attempted to make the atmosphere so relaxed and tense-free that I could answer all his questions normally. I like the way he conducted this session.
I am thankful for all forum mates who shared their thoughts/advices on this thread and am still looking forward to your comments on my fresh experience.
Kind regards,
Can10
The officer at the immigration desk asked me when did I arrived in Canada last time. I said it was 2 years back when I arrived here to complete my landing formalities. He asked how long I am staying in Canada this time. I said 3 weeks. He asked about the money I am bringing with me. I said CAD 4,000 in cash and CAD 30,000 in bank draft. I could feel a kind of annoying expression on his face. He directed me to Border Security Agency section where an officer welcomed me and asked more or less same questions.
By this time I had lost confidence and started showing signs of nervousness. The officer changed the topic and asked me which city of UAE I live, which company I work for (he noted down my company's name asking me the spelling), he asked how many states UAE has, which states produce oil, how much of GDP is oil dependant. Form time to time, he was also adding his own comments to what I was saying. So it became more like a exchange of thoughts rather than an interview. This gave me some time space to get back my confidence and I was able to bring a smile on my face.
He then returned to the actual subject and asked how long I am going to stay in Canada. I said 3 weeks only which would by enough for me to see a property broker, my bank manager and visit some universities for admission of my kid next year. Then he asked when I intend to finally move to Canada. I said in mid of 2013 when I would have 2 years and 3 months left on my PRC. He said this is fine but make sure that you physically live in Canada for 2 years out of 5 to maintain your PRC. I said yes I know the rule and will follow it. Then I asked him that I would make few more short trips to Canada in between, do you think I may face any kind of problem at the immigration. He replied absolutely not. With this he let me go. The session took 20 minutes of which half of the time was spent on just on UAE topic.
Clearly the officer attempted to make the atmosphere so relaxed and tense-free that I could answer all his questions normally. I like the way he conducted this session.
I am thankful for all forum mates who shared their thoughts/advices on this thread and am still looking forward to your comments on my fresh experience.
Kind regards,
Can10
Dear Can10
I am in the same boat as you are with almost same time frame (of initial and permanent landing) as you have shared - I would like to chat with you in person if you dont mind - let me know. Would appreciate any help / advice from your experience. By the way i am living in Dubai - UAE as well.
I am in the same boat as you are with almost same time frame (of initial and permanent landing) as you have shared - I would like to chat with you in person if you dont mind - let me know. Would appreciate any help / advice from your experience. By the way i am living in Dubai - UAE as well.