No the pre arrival says the welcome note from the Canadian govt. It includes the list of free resources which I can use of canadian govt when I arrives in the country. It comes when you are done with eligibility. Meanwhile only security checks are left to clear for the officer before DM and pprbtw what does the pre arrival letter say? i got a letter nov 2 and i think its pre arrival.. it say that we have now xfered your file to local VO and they will be processing it bla bla bla... is that pre arrival letter?