LANDING IN CANADA ??? -All You Need To Know.

[Mabertia]

@arsal385....YES that will be the idle thing to do. Congratulations and have a safe landing.

Hi mates,

I have query. I am flying on 7th of May to Calgary with my wife and kid just for a week to complete our landing process and will return to UK afterwards.

As I don’t have any relative in Alberta. Is it OK to give Saskatoon address (where my sister lives) for the delivery of our PR card at the airport.

Or would Immigration officer at Calgary airport raises a concern as I supposed to live in Alberta and why am I giving address of another province i.e. Saskatchewan?

Much appreciated.

 

[MAINDIA]

can somebody please answer this....i am in Toronto and dependants are in India....can I as principal applicant do the landing first at the CAN-US border and then can my dependents do it later while returning from India....can they do it on thier own or do i need to be present as well

 

[kuskus]

can somebody please answer this....i am in Toronto and dependants are in India....can I as principal applicant do the landing first at the CAN-US border and then can my dependents do it later while returning from India....can they do it on thier own or do i need to be present as well

Your dependents do their landing on their own, you don't have to be present; you must land first.

 

[XpressEnterprise]

can somebody please answer this....i am in Toronto and dependants are in India....can I as principal applicant do the landing first at the CAN-US border and then can my dependents do it later while returning from India....can they do it on thier own or do i need to be present as well

Things you should be aware of during your landing

Photos for your Permanent Resident card (PR card)
You will only be asked to take a new photo at the airport if your attached photo does not meet the requirements.

Dependant
You need to inform CBSA if your dependant who is on your Immigration file does not come with you at the same time.

The Principal Applicant (PA) must land first or together with the accompanying family members. If the PA did land alone, the dependents can land at any date at any Canada border before the expiry date of their visa.

Wait Time
There is often a long wait for the landing procedures in Vancouver, which can take up to four hours in total. Newcomers destined to another city in Canada are reminded to ensure that your transit time is sufficient.

Food & Beverage
There is no food available inside the customs and immigration area. However, drinks and light snacks are available for purchase through vending machines. You can use Canadian coins or credit card to purchase these products. Currency exchange service is also available inside the arrival hall.

Lost Luggage
If you are unable to locate your checked baggage upon arrival, you'll need to notify a representative of the airline with which your flight terminates. The agent will ask you to provide your contact information as well as a detailed description of your baggage in order to prepare a baggage claim report. You will then receive:

- A delayed baggage card (which explains the baggage recovery process) and

- A File Reference Number made up of five letters and five numbers that you'll use to check the status of your delayed baggage.

Courtesy Phone Service
There are public phone booths in the international arrival area. If you want to make a short local telephone call, you can approach the YVR Information Desk at the end of Carousel 23 and ask for assistance. YVR information service staff will provide courtesy phone service for you.

Source : http://www.cannyvr.ca/site/info/219/landing-procedure

 

[chotu123]

Hello Guys

Im leaving for canada in early May. What is the minimum proof of funds requirement at present (for 1 person)? Is it $12,164?

Secondly, if Im carrying this much cash, would it be a problem while leaving my home country? Apparently travelling with more than $10K cash is illegal while travelling from Pakistan

Thanks

 

[sagicool]

Hi I Am Going For My Landing on 15th Of May 2016.. From New Delhi India
With My wife and My 10 years Old Son
I Have few Questions

1 I know We need around 18000CAD as proof Of funds

I Dont Want to Carry Cash I have a friend Who Is a canadian citizen And Presently In India for few days
He need Cash Here And Is ready To give me 14000CAD cheque in My Name Which I can Encash Once I Land In canada And open My Account

can I use it as a proof Of funds ... Secondy I have close to 5000$ as My fixed Deposit In india

can That be used as proof of fund and I am Planing to take 4000-5000 $ as cash

are these Things Good enough For Proof Of funds

Please Advice ... Thanks

 

[khurramrizvi]

To all those who are planning for a short landing.

Recently a family from Pakistan came to Calgary for short landing, When they were going back immigration officer specifically told them this is not a good idea, If you have any emergency you should tell Immigration properly that you are leaving country and they will stop PR cards and will allow you to leave. But the family was so confident that nothing happens, our friend will later on mail our PR card and we will be good to come back.

But after two weeks their relative told them that he had a letter from CIC and CIC want them to resend their pictures, Stamped by the photographer and with the details.

Now how they can take picture and stamped from canadian photoshop and resend it in three days to CIC?

Moral of the story wait till you get your PR card.

There are just few ups and downs of story now they can't enter without PR card So situation for them is tense and critical too.

 

[XpressEnterprise]

Hi I Am Going For My Landing on 15th Of May 2016.. From New Delhi India
With My wife and My 10 years Old Son
I Have few Questions

1 I know We need around 18000CAD as proof Of funds

I Dont Want to Carry Cash I have a friend Who Is a canadian citizen And Presently In India for few days
He need Cash Here And Is ready To give me 14000CAD cheque in My Name Which I can Encash Once I Land In canada And open My Account

can I use it as a proof Of funds ... Secondy I have close to 5000$ as My fixed Deposit In india

can That be used as proof of fund and I am Planing to take 4000-5000 $ as cash

are these Things Good enough For Proof Of funds

Please Advice ... Thanks

Let me make this very clear .... If I were in your position, I would NEVER EVER risk my immigration just because I may have a little bit of inconvenience. You will not get a second chance if you screw this over.

Now, coming to your question, you need to show more than CA$18,617/- and it does state on their website that cheques are accepted, as long as it guarantees payment of a set amount of money which is payable to you.

 

[XpressEnterprise]

To all those who are planning for a short landing.

Recently a family from Pakistan came to Calgary for short landing, When they were going back immigration officer specifically told them this is not a good idea, If you have any emergency you should tell Immigration properly that you are leaving country and they will stop PR cards and will allow you to leave. But the family was so confident that nothing happens, our friend will later on mail our PR card and we will be good to come back.

But after two weeks their relative told them that he had a letter from CIC and CIC want them to resend their pictures, Stamped by the photographer and with the details.

Now how they can take picture and stamped from canadian photoshop and resend it in three days to CIC?

Moral of the story wait till you get your PR card.

There are just few ups and downs of story now they can't enter without PR card So situation for them is tense and critical too.

True

One should wait till you get your PR card, otherwise it would become difficult if they request something.

 

[engrted]

To all those who are planning for a short landing.

Recently a family from Pakistan came to Calgary for short landing, When they were going back immigration officer specifically told them this is not a good idea, If you have any emergency you should tell Immigration properly that you are leaving country and they will stop PR cards and will allow you to leave. But the family was so confident that nothing happens, our friend will later on mail our PR card and we will be good to come back.

But after two weeks their relative told them that he had a letter from CIC and CIC want them to resend their pictures, Stamped by the photographer and with the details.

Now how they can take picture and stamped from canadian photoshop and resend it in three days to CIC?

Moral of the story wait till you get your PR card.

There are just few ups and downs of story now they can't enter without PR card So situation for them is tense and critical too.

your PR cannot be revoked because u did short landing. there is no issue with this.the family should deal with d canadian embassy in their country and get travelling document to re-enter canada or get US visa and enter canada by land from usa. canadians are nice folks.....no need for d panic

 

[Mirage2002]

hi
we just came home from Canada, we did the initial landing.
30 minuts and we were done.
we are a family of 5. the immigration took our copr and stamped our passport, took new pictures and just talked about the nice area of manitoba. i read so many pages about landing and i was very worried about our layover on 2,5 hours. i was affraid we didnt have time enough. we were nr 2 in the line and we were standing there for less then 10 minuts. we were called out and the immigration was so fast, so we even waited 1,5 hour on the plane.
so now we will sell the fame and jubbiiiii Canada here we come..

 

[Jkal]

Hi,

I am planning to land alone in couple of weeks time. My family will join me 2-3 months later. I am not shipping any items from home country to CAN. However, my wife will be carrying some jewellery with her. My question is:-

1) Do i need to declare the jewellery in the form B4A_GTF ?
2) I will be carrying clothes, some utensils, food items, few small electronic items, laptop etc. What and all do i need to declare in my B4 form?

Appreciate your help.

 

[XpressEnterprise]

hi
we just came home from Canada, we did the initial landing.
30 minuts and we were done.
we are a family of 5. the immigration took our copr and stamped our passport, took new pictures and just talked about the nice area of manitoba. i read so many pages about landing and i was very worried about our layover on 2,5 hours. i was affraid we didnt have time enough. we were nr 2 in the line and we were standing there for less then 10 minuts. we were called out and the immigration was so fast, so we even waited 1,5 hour on the plane.
so now we will sell the fame and jubbiiiii Canada here we come..

Mine was a similar experience too. Welcome to Canada ;D

Hi,

I am planning to land alone in couple of weeks time. My family will join me 2-3 months later. I am not shipping any items from home country to CAN. However, my wife will be carrying some jewellery with her. My question is:-

1) Do i need to declare the jewellery in the form B4A_GTF ?
2) I will be carrying clothes, some utensils, food items, few small electronic items, laptop etc. What and all do i need to declare in my B4 form?

Appreciate your help.

This topic has been covered multiple times.
Read this : http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/landing-in-canada-all-you-need-to-know-t36735.0.html;msg4282243#msg4282243a

1) Jewelry must be declared with photos and approx CAD value (either on B4A form or excel sheet. Upto you)
2) If you're bringing 20 shirts, write 'Shirts' and put quantity as 20, and write collective value of all shirts in CAD. It's always better to declare everything. There is no 'negative' marking if you have written anything extra.

 

[Jkal]

Thanks a ton!

 

[shibdutta]

People who are travelling from India in next few days to few months, can join this group and we can discuss and get ourselves ready in Canada. its same what we do on this forum, just more real time.

1) how you are planning to show the POF. are you planning to carry all in Cash or some in Indian Bank Statement
2) where do you get CAD exchanged
3) how do you plan to get accommodation for the first few days in Canada
4) how are you planning to get Job in Canada.

I have created a watsapp group for people who are travelling soon or has already traveled (they can help us too with their experience).
post your cell number and I will start adding them in the Group.

ping me in WatsApp also: +91 9910957248

Shiv