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[pdhillon]

Hi all. How is everyone doing? I've been away for a while. It's been a busy past couple of weeks, but it's time for a Landing Story.

It's official. I come to you now as a bona fide Canadian permanent resident! I did my landing on January 7, 2015 at Pearson International Airport in Toronto. Clearing customs and immigration was a breeze using the information gained from others' experiences posted on the forum. What worked in my advantage though was that most persons coming to Canada were residents or citizens so I was the only one in the visitor line when I got there , probably because it's so cold.

After deplaning, the first stop was customs, where I told them I was there to do my "landing". Based on what you had put on the form you were given on the plane, the officer wrote something on it that would either get you further screening after collecting your bags or allow you to just go straight through. As I was new and had to file Goods Accompanying form, I needed to be screened further. Thereafter, I was directed to Immigration where I showed them the Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR) and passport with visa. The officer then cancelled the visa and stamped the passport. He then filled in some of the blank spaces on the COPR (such as place and date became PR, home address in Canada, etc), signed and dated the bottom and had me do the same. He kept the CIC copy, gave my copy back to me, noted that the PR card will be sent to the given address in 6-8 weeks and welcomed me to Canada. I wasn't asked to show proof of funds even though I had it on me (negotiable instruments under $10k + US bank statements showing the remainder so I didn't need to declare).

Some time after, I went to the Service Canada which is to the left of Immigration. Point to note - If you're coming through Pearson airport and want to get your Social Insurance Number (SIN) at the airport Service Canada, ensure you arrive within their opening hours which are from 1pm to 9pm. As I went through much faster than I had anticipated, I was there from after 12pm and so had to wait a short while for them to open. However, after they did I got it immediately. They just took some additional information (mother's/father's names and your Canadian address) and then printed it out right there and gave it to me, cautioning that I am only mandated to give my SIN to 3 groups - Canadian govt, employer, banks. Then I went to collect my luggage and went through further screening with customs. I gave them my Goods Accompanying list, and they gave me a receipt for the value of it, all with no duties. Same would be done for Goods to Follow list.

After clearing customs, I headed for the exit and subsequently the c-c-c-cold :-X. I understand that day was the coldest it's been since probably the winter began - temperatures as low as -17 degrees but which could be as cold as -30 degrees because of wind chill. What a day I chose to land huh, lol.

I brought 3 bank drafts which I used to open bank accounts the following day. I also got a credit card with a C$2000 limit (Scotiabank StartRight) which I'll be using remotely to start building my credit in the interim. The persons who dealt with me were extremely nice, friendly and helpful and again made me feel welcome. I stayed with family for less than a week getting a few things done and just enjoying myself and then returned to my home country to resume work until the spring. I'll be looking a Canadian job during that time and hopefully either get one or line up interviews for some by time I return to Canada. Then, I'll post again about my experiences after returning.

I didn't get my Permanent Resident Card before leaving and therefore will either need to have someone bring it with them when next they come or apply for a Permanent Resident Travel Document. I have also requested GCMS notes on 20-Jan-2015 (free since I am now a PR) so I could get some further insight into how my application made its way through the process.

Congrats to u for getting ur PR ..... I am just curious to know what this "Permanent Resident Travel Document" means.... and can we leave country even if we don't have PR Card with us..??

 

[obryan20]

+100 from my side obryan20 !!!

And from my side too. +100 to you for starting this thread. It's been SOOOOO helpful and enlightening.

I'm also seeing that Singapore VO is finally moving and you are well on your way. Sorry to know you had to wait so long, but that is almost over. Hope you don't have to wait much longer.

 

[obryan20]

Congrats to u for getting ur PR ..... I am just curious to know what this "Permanent Resident Travel Document" means.... and can we leave country even if we don't have PR Card with us..??

Thanks.

For more details on the Permanent Resident Travel Document, see the following link: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/travel.asp.

You can leave the country without getting PR card, but to return to Canada, you will have to pick one of three ways: 1) either find a way to get the PR card to you abroad after it arrives at the address in Canada, 2) apply for the Travel Document as noted above, or 3) travel to the US and then drive across the border in a private vehicle, showing your signed COPR when asked.

 

[virgomus]

Guys finally today my ecas showed DM though I got my PPR almost 4 days back.... best of luck to all you guys who are waiting at different stages... will keep posting progress till landing and there after.... special thanks to all experts and all who helped on the forum... anyone can pm me for any kind of help that I could give... cheers

 

[Ali Bukhari]

Hi everyone,

I applied under NOC 1111 and my file reached CIO Sydney on August 29, 2014. Its been almost 5 months and I have not heard back anything nor my credit card was charged to giving any indication of stage of processing.

Please advise if above is normal and if and what can be done to address this situation.

Thanking in advance for your attention to above.

 

[sk1984indian]

Hi all. How is everyone doing? I've been away for a while. It's been a busy past couple of weeks, but it's time for a Landing Story.

It's official. I come to you now as a bona fide Canadian permanent resident! I did my landing on January 7, 2015 at Pearson International Airport in Toronto. Clearing customs and immigration was a breeze using the information gained from others' experiences posted on the forum. What worked in my advantage though was that most persons coming to Canada were residents or citizens so I was the only one in the visitor line when I got there , probably because it's so cold.

After deplaning, the first stop was customs, where I told them I was there to do my "landing". Based on what you had put on the form you were given on the plane, the officer wrote something on it that would either get you further screening after collecting your bags or allow you to just go straight through. As I was new and had to file Goods Accompanying form, I needed to be screened further. Thereafter, I was directed to Immigration where I showed them the Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR) and passport with visa. The officer then cancelled the visa and stamped the passport. He then filled in some of the blank spaces on the COPR (such as place and date became PR, home address in Canada, etc), signed and dated the bottom and had me do the same. He kept the CIC copy, gave my copy back to me, noted that the PR card will be sent to the given address in 6-8 weeks and welcomed me to Canada. I wasn't asked to show proof of funds even though I had it on me (negotiable instruments under $10k + US bank statements showing the remainder so I didn't need to declare).

Some time after, I went to the Service Canada which is to the left of Immigration. Point to note - If you're coming through Pearson airport and want to get your Social Insurance Number (SIN) at the airport Service Canada, ensure you arrive within their opening hours which are from 1pm to 9pm. As I went through much faster than I had anticipated, I was there from after 12pm and so had to wait a short while for them to open. However, after they did I got it immediately. They just took some additional information (mother's/father's names and your Canadian address) and then printed it out right there and gave it to me, cautioning that I am only mandated to give my SIN to 3 groups - Canadian govt, employer, banks. Then I went to collect my luggage and went through further screening with customs. I gave them my Goods Accompanying list, and they gave me a receipt for the value of it, all with no duties. Same would be done for Goods to Follow list.

After clearing customs, I headed for the exit and subsequently the c-c-c-cold :-X. I understand that day was the coldest it's been since probably the winter began - temperatures as low as -17 degrees but which could be as cold as -30 degrees because of wind chill. What a day I chose to land huh, lol.

I brought 3 bank drafts which I used to open bank accounts the following day. I also got a credit card with a C$2000 limit (Scotiabank StartRight) which I'll be using remotely to start building my credit in the interim. The persons who dealt with me were extremely nice, friendly and helpful and again made me feel welcome. I stayed with family for less than a week getting a few things done and just enjoying myself and then returned to my home country to resume work until the spring. I'll be looking a Canadian job during that time and hopefully either get one or line up interviews for some by time I return to Canada. Then, I'll post again about my experiences after returning.

I didn't get my Permanent Resident Card before leaving and therefore will either need to have someone bring it with them when next they come or apply for a Permanent Resident Travel Document. I have also requested GCMS notes on 20-Jan-2015 (free since I am now a PR) so I could get some further insight into how my application made its way through the process.

Thank you so much for taking time out to explain your experience.

+1

 

[sk1984indian]

Guys finally today my ecas showed DM though I got my PPR almost 4 days back.... best of luck to all you guys who are waiting at different stages... will keep posting progress till landing and there after.... special thanks to all experts and all who helped on the forum... anyone can pm me for any kind of help that I could give... cheers

Congratulations Buddy

+1

 

[managersonline]

Hi everyone,

I applied under NOC 1111 and my file reached CIO Sydney on August 29, 2014. Its been almost 5 months and I have not heard back anything nor my credit card was charged to giving any indication of stage of processing.

Please advise if above is normal and if and what can be done to address this situation.

Thanking in advance for your attention to above.

I think that the best way is that you should call CIC number which most of the forum members have already share the procedure by following any of the options given below or both options:-
First Option:-
You should send message to:- cio-sydney-search-enquiry (at) cic.gc.ca
In your message you should provide your complete name, date of birth, date and time of receipt of your application at CIO, courier details(awb and name of courier), NOC, Passport number, and any other relevant details. Better to attach PDF file of Generic application file as direct reference to them so that they can easily trace your application. This is one way by sending message to them. But it should be done if you did not hear anything even after 10-weeks of receipt of the application.

Second Option:-
Second way is by calling CIC/CIO on the number given below and follow the instructions (copied-pasted with thanks to forum members who shared it):-
1.Call at – 0016139444000
2.Select 1 for English
3.Then 1 for foreign affair
4.2 for immigration
5.Call is being transferred to CIC
6.Then 1 for English
7.2 for status
8.1 for PR
When it asks you to enter UCI number just be on hold n let it say it 3 times then the call is automatically transferred to an agent. Once you reach an agent, ask them for UCI number. You may have to try multiple times before being successful. Once you have UCI number, you may be able to check status on ECAS.

You can adopt both options if already more then 10-weeks have passed and you have not heard anything from CIC/CIO.

Please update SS when you have news and share your experience on the forum.

Regards,George,
Doha,Qatar

 

[CHARMBELLE]

Thank you my friend for sharing your experience.

Quite insightful.Thanx

 

[Ali Bukhari]

Thanks George. You reply is really helpful!

 

[NOC 3012]

hello any updates if cic will still charge october applicants for noc 3012???

 

[GNPLC]

Guys finally today my ecas showed DM though I got my PPR almost 4 days back.... best of luck to all you guys who are waiting at different stages... will keep posting progress till landing and there after.... special thanks to all experts and all who helped on the forum... anyone can pm me for any kind of help that I could give... cheers

Congratulations

 

[Iwanna44]

To those done Mdecials.

Please chill out. I know that after you do your Medicaid you feel like you can get your PR tomorrow but it doesn't work that way.

I have done my medicals in Canada in the middle of November and haven't heard back. I have friend who applied under CEC and done her medicals almost two months before me and she didn't hear back either. So just be patient and know that it is coming soon.

 

[pdhillon]

To those done Mdecials.

Please chill out. I know that after you do your Medicaid you feel like you can get your PR tomorrow but it doesn't work that way.

I have done my medicals in Canada in the middle of November and haven't heard back. I have friend who applied under CEC and done her medicals almost two months before me and she didn't hear back either. So just be patient and know that it is coming soon.

Is ur VO .. CPC - O ...?? moreover CEC applicants generally take almost 3 months after MR to PPR.

http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/fsw-2014-cpc-ottawa-visa-office-lets-connect-here-t250627.1740.html

 

[paragbabar]

Manish that is fake entry in think because the latest credit card charged is reported for Nov 10th. Don't worry my brother because your turn is nearby. Mine is also Nov 10th DD with the same noc.

Hello guys.. I have also applied under the same noc. Appl was sent to Sydney-Nova Scotia. received on December 12. Waiting patiently :