Landing

[Morganhannah]

I was wondering if anyone has any advice on this question..

My husband picked me up and I'm staying with him in the states for 2 weeks, since he now has his copr I was curious if he could do the landing portion when he drops me back off in Canada and then return back to the states to finish packing and so on?

Thanks

 

[andrew-brit]

I was wondering if anyone has any advice on this question..

My husband picked me up and I'm staying with him in the states for 2 weeks, since he now has his copr I was curious if he could do the landing portion when he drops me back off in Canada and then return back to the states to finish packing and so on?

Thanks

Yes he can. A lot of people land and then actually move later. Read this, although it is a FAQ for British applicants it applies to your situation.

Good luck!

 

[Sheps]

That said, if you are doing the landing, be sure that you will be moving in the next few weeks. Looking around (and on CanLii) some people have had their COPR revoked instead of being permitted to land because they have no intention of residing in Canada when they are about to land.

I believe going back to do things like finalize the sale of property is perfectly acceptable however.

 

[Morganhannah]

Wonderful, thanks guys!

 

[jesmithers]

That said, if you are doing the landing, be sure that you will be moving in the next few weeks. Looking around (and on CanLii) some people have had their COPR revoked instead of being permitted to land because they have no intention of residing in Canada when they are about to land.

I believe going back to do things like finalize the sale of property is perfectly acceptable however.

Why is this? Once you land you're a perminent resident and only have to live in Canada for 3 of 5 years (or 2 I can't remember) to keep PR. Why would they revoke it?

 

[keesio]

I think these cases are where both sponsor and applicant live abroad when the application is submitted. The sponsor has to provide proof of intent to return and reside in Canada when the application is done. Near the end of the process, CIC sometimes asks for an update on plans to move back to Canada and if the proof is weak, they may decide not to issue.

 

[Sheps]

I saw somewhere (can't remember where) where the person was denied landing and their COPR was revoked because they mentioned they were going to be staying outside of Canada for a while longer at landing. Again, I can't remember where and I can't remember if it was because they filed Outland.

However you have to have an intent to reside within Canada "immediately" (Not right, right away but I think relatively soon after landing) and they are completely in their rights to verify that before they land you. Until you finalize landing, you are not a PR so you have no right to the "2 in/3 out" rule.