We do the landing on August 3, 2019. The port of entry is open 24 hrs, 365 days. It’s a blue water bridge.
Once you reached the bridge, after paying the toll you will go straight to the bridge. It will take you to the US border immigration check point. We told that we are here for flag poling. They will ask you to park the car and go inside the office. If you have US visa that is good. If not, then officers might take a small interview around 20 mins. They will check/ scan your car. All the belongings must be left in the car including cell phones. After interview, they will handover the flagpole paper and return your car keys. Then, we go straight to Canadian border office. They asked us the reason to come so far rather than booking an appointment. We told them that Niagara is almost full and our PR visa has a month validity. The appointment scheduling could take almost 2-3 weeks.
The officer took our passports and COPR and asked us to wait. Though, we took our Work Permits, employment letter and Proof of funds. But, they didn’t ask anything.( Just on a safe side we took all the documents) . The officer completed everything in just 15 mins and then returned our copy of COPR. We are all set to go.
We went to Service Canada on August 6, 2019 for our new Sin number, then service Ontario to update the info on our health cards.
Finally, everything is done! Though, it’s a bit of drive but it’s worth it.
Congratulations to all who received their PR and wishes for the ones who are still waiting. I know the wait time is full of stress and anxiety but have patience.
Good luck!
