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[naturalcub]

I just got my passport back with COPR OR CPR.
Thanks for all support from your guys and hope everyone get there PR Soon.

 

[yoraj]

Hello guys ...Finally it came through ...I am so relaxed..it took them 6 weeks to send me my passport...
I got my passport back yesterday with the stamp and CoPR and I am planning to land this Friday or Saturday..planning to drive and cross the border.. I would like to thank each of you for your advises and suggestions ..it was really helpful..

For now, me and my wife are preparing the checklist for the stuffs we will be moving there...does anyone of you know, how big of a deal is to import a car ? Do you guys know what are the steps one needs to follow ?

Thanks a lot for all the help !

 

[computergeek]

For now, me and my wife are preparing the checklist for the stuffs we will be moving there...does anyone of you know, how big of a deal is to import a car ? Do you guys know what are the steps one needs to follow ?

It's a fair amount of work. Note that you must also EXPORT it 72 hours in advance with the US side - so you go, get the papers signed, then head to the Canadian side and land.

You don't have to do it at the same time - just list it on its own B4/B4A form as "goods to follow" and you can import it a few months later after you're settled and have researched the necessary paperwork.

 

[parker24]

It's a fair amount of work. Note that you must also EXPORT it 72 hours in advance with the US side - so you go, get the papers signed, then head to the Canadian side and land.

You don't have to do it at the same time - just list it on its own B4/B4A form as "goods to follow" and you can import it a few months later after you're settled and have researched the necessary paperwork.

To add on, call the bridge you will be going to, and find out what the need and when. Some only require a title, some need more. Some need it before you even GET there. So it's best to call them. They can give you every detail you want and need

 

[cgagnon]

We landed on Nov 24th and had to land in Quebec due to the CSQ!! Which means we had to grab the way back with all the tolls!! 36$ later at 3 am my husband and I officially lande and we have now been running around for SIN, Medicare, drivers license( we to so lucky there was a cancellation for next week!!!)French classes etc loads of work!! Once I get on my computer will give more details

 

[Rose2D2]

We landed on Nov 24th and had to land in Quebec due to the CSQ!! Which means we had to grab the way back with all the tolls!! 36$ later at 3 am my husband and I officially lande and we have now been running around for SIN, Medicare, drivers license( we to so lucky there was a cancellation for next week!!!)French classes etc loads of work!! Once I get on my computer will give more details

Congratulations!!

 

[manispreet]

Few questions to all who have landed successfully:

1. Do you need your sponsor to be with you while you are landing? I am planning to land on Dec 25 but my wife (sponsor) is coming to Canada on Dec 28?

2. What documents should I need to bring with me? I have some fair idea but still asking to confirm it.

3. How much amount (in total reg furniture and clothes etc) is allowed/safer to put on B4 forms?

If any of you have any other suggestions, please feel free to share.

Thanks so much

 

[computergeek]

1. Do you need your sponsor to be with you while you are landing? I am planning to land on Dec 25 but my wife (sponsor) is coming to Canada on Dec 28?

No. You can land alone.

2. What documents should I need to bring with me? I have some fair idea but still asking to confirm it.

Passport, COPR (with pictures), B4/B4A forms. That's all they need from you.

3. How much amount (in total reg furniture and clothes etc) is allowed/safer to put on B4 forms?

Technically there's no limit as I recall. Low value items (furniture/clothing) are not of concern. Items with value (electronics, cars, jewelry, etc) need to be clearly listed/described. If you have goods that you are bringing later, you need to declare them at the time of landing but listed separately ("goods to follow").

Of course, if you are bringing in cash or cash equivalents worth more than CAD$10,000, you must declare them and there's separate paperwork for that as well.

 

[parker24]

Hubby just asked me how long the passport comes back from LA, I told him I'd ask my Immigration Friends

So, how long did it take for you to get your passport back folks?

 

[manispreet]

Thanks so much Computergeek. Hope you are doing great!

 

[computergeek]

Hubby just asked me how long the passport comes back from LA, I told him I'd ask my Immigration Friends

So, how long did it take for you to get your passport back folks?

Received by LA on 28 September, sent out on 10 October. I did send them evidence of upcoming travel, though...

 

[computergeek]

Thanks so much Computergeek. Hope you are doing great!

I'm doing great. Let's see, I've been a PR for 6 weeks already. Should be seeing my PR Card in a few more weeks (I did see my address in e-cas change again. It's the "same" but they moved things around so instead of "apt - street" it now lists the apartment on the second line. I'm wondering if my status will ever go to "complete".

 

[parker24]

Received by LA on 28 September, sent out on 10 October. I did send them evidence of upcoming travel, though...

True haha. But that is pretty quick! LA got his passport on the 26th so maybe before Christmas but we're not holding our breath.

 

[mevisbleek]

I got a response from CPP-Ottawa saying that my file has been sent to LA.

Question guys: What should i expect from LA? What is the average time to receive PPR from LA after they receive one's file? My file was originally sent to Buffalo then transferred to Ottawa and now LA. A decision has not been made yet, its just been sent to LA for further processing.

 

[Creampop]

Hubby just asked me how long the passport comes back from LA, I told him I'd ask my Immigration Friends

So, how long did it take for you to get your passport back folks?

It took 35 days from the day they received my PP to get it back to me....