landing from within Canada

[NYCtoNB]

i remember seeing a thread about this a while back but now i can't find it if my memory serves me right if you apply outland but are in Canada when you receive your visa there is a way to do your landing with out having to go back over the boarder?
does anyone know what i am talking about?

 

[Miryam]

i remember seeing a thread about this a while back but now i can't find it if my memory serves me right if you apply outland but are in Canada when you receive your visa there is a way to do your landing with out having to go back over the boarder?
does anyone know what i am talking about?

Regulatory Changes to the Landing of Permanent Residents - http://www.cic.gc.ca/english//resources/manuals/bulletins/2008/ob076.asp

 

[AllisonVSC]

You're right. I read that thread here too. No need to haul yourself back to the border. You just need to make an appointment at your local CIC office.

 

[NYCtoNB]

thanks you guys
posting this here so i don't lose the information

Please note that if you are already in Canada and have valid temporary resident status, you now have the option of obtaining your permanent resident status in Canada as opposed to leaving Canada and re-entering at a port of entry. Please contact CIC’s Call Centre at 1-888-242-2100 as soon as possible to arrange an appointment with the nearest Citizenship and Immigration office to your place of residence. (You cannot call this number if you are outside

 

[sbwv09]

Just keep in mind that sometimes it takes over a month to get an appointment. I've also read about some people on here and other message boards who have had trouble since some of the officals don't seem to know how to deal with outland applications.. so if you are close to a POE it may be easier, but if not, just be sure you make clear that they need to stamp your good to follow list, etc.

 

[NYCtoNB]

Just keep in mind that sometimes it takes over a month to get an appointment. I've also read about some people on here and other message boards who have had trouble since some of the officals don't seem to know how to deal with outland applications.. so if you are close to a POE it may be easier, but if not, just be sure you make clear that they need to stamp your good to follow list, etc.

thank you, i know i am jumping the gun with the long wait to get the passport back, but its nice to know what my options are