Landing Experience - Proof of funds etc

[sterion75]

I've got to say I was very nervous coming over on the plane!! The proof of funds part on landing was very vague in the literature sent. Also I had read if u took more than 10k$ that would be classed as money laundering. That is actually incorrect you can take as many funds as you like!! So long as you declare them on the customs form you have to fill in

Also the young guy in immigration who did my paper work was very helpful he didnt ever count my funds just took my word for it. Was very talkative and very polite/helpful.

He also told me that to keep PR you only need to be in the country 2 years out of 5(does not need to be consecutive) but if you wanted residency the rules were more stricter

Hope this info is of help to people

Thanks

Robbie

 

[Cappuccino]

He also told me that to keep PR you only need to be in the country 2 years out of 5(does not need to be consecutive) but if you wanted residency the rules were more stricter

Erm, residency IS PR?

Do you mean Citizenship? I think you can apply for Citizenship after you have been living as a permanent resident in Canada for 3 years.

Anyway best of luck with your new life!
Wayne.

 

[sterion75]

Yeh sorry citizenship I was half asleep when I wrote that!!!!

 

[SandR]

I've got to say I was very nervous coming over on the plane!! I had read if u took more than 10k$ that would be classed as money laundering. That is actually incorrect you can take as many funds as you like!! So long as you declare them on the customs form you have to fill in

Also the young guy in immigration who did my paper work was very helpful he didnt ever count my funds just took my word for it. Was very talkative and very polite/helpful.

Did you take your settlement funds in cash? I'd be nervous on the plane if I was carrying that kind of money!

Thanks for the info - best of luck in Canada Robbie.