Has anyone tried arriving by Land / Sea in Vancouver to complete PR process?

[arubix]

After receiving COPR, I’m thinking of heading to Vancouver from Seattle to establish my Permanent residency & complete the formalities that are needed.
Taking a train or a ferry (to Victoria) would be a lot cheaper option than flights.

Has anyone done that before ?
If yes, can you share your experience and link to more information on this ?
Most of the information that’s available online on landing procedure seems to be for airports/flights.
So, any useful info is much appreciated.

 

[canuck_in_uk]

After receiving COPR, I’m thinking of heading to Vancouver from Seattle to establish my Permanent residency & complete the formalities that are needed.
Taking a train or a ferry (to Victoria) would be a lot cheaper option than flights.

Has anyone done that before ?
If yes, can you share your experience and link to more information on this ?
Most of the information that’s available online on landing procedure seems to be for airports/flights.
So, any useful info is much appreciated.

It's fine to land either way. The process is the same as at an airport.

 

[nope]

Yes, I did that, no reason not to. Sidney doesn't get many immigrants, the guy who processed me said I was the first he'd seen in a few months, but it's perfectly feasible.

 

[arubix]

It's fine to land either way. The process is the same as at an airport.

Will this be at the border crossing ?
I'm more interested in public transit (Trains) as mentioned on my post

 

[arubix]

Yes, I did that, no reason not to. Sidney doesn't get many immigrants, the guy who processed me said I was the first he'd seen in a few months, but it's perfectly feasible.

I'm guessing you took a Washington state ferry to get to Sidney ?
Btw, were you able to apply for SIN there ?
I think that's an advantage of arriving at an airport coz they have the Service Canada counters ?

Thanks for your response.

 

[Hurlabrick]

I'm guessing you took a Washington state ferry to get to Sidney ?
Btw, were you able to apply for SIN there ?
I think that's an advantage of arriving at an airport coz they have the Service Canada counters ?

Thanks for your response.

You can get a SIN at any Services Canada office, not just at ports of entry.

 

[canuck_in_uk]

Will this be at the border crossing ?
I'm more interested in public transit (Trains) as mentioned on my post

I don't know what you mean. You can land at any Port of Entry. If you are taking a train and your ticket continues on beyond the border, you need to be aware of processing times. The train won't wait for you.

 

[Copingwithlife]

I'm guessing you took a Washington state ferry to get to Sidney ?
Btw, were you able to apply for SIN there ?
I think that's an advantage of arriving at an airport coz they have the Service Canada counters ?

Thanks for your response.

Not all airports have Service Canada counters

 

[arubix]

Thanks everyone .
Looks like my options are either to bite the bullet and buy flights , or to drive to Canada .
I couldn't find out what the landing procedure would be for trains as immigration seems to happen as pre-clearance at the boarding city .