March 2012 applicants, join here! : )

[Dr Eng X]

Yes you only need the copr.

What is copr.?

 

[R151NG5UN]

What is copr.?

COPR= Confirmation of permanent residency. The holy grail

 

[Dr Eng X]

COPR= Confirmation of permanent residency. The holy grail

Thanks

 

[EdRickTaghan]

Good news this morning. We're really getting closer.

My wife's address has changed to mine while I was sleeping.

Next step is the passport delivery which should be at anytime between Saturday and Tuesday based on what I read here.

 

[temmyt]

Hello,
What information does my husband require to check his information on ecas. I am the sponsor and am filing for him.

 

[santoki]

Once you officially "land" can you begin working right away or do you need to physically have the PR card? My wife has a position waiting for her, but ideally she would like to start in January (we're anticipating approval and landing before that). Can anyone clarify how that works?

 

[computergeek]

Once you officially "land" can you begin working right away or do you need to physically have the PR card? My wife has a position waiting for her, but ideally she would like to start in January (we're anticipating approval and landing before that). Can anyone clarify how that works?

She needs to get a Social Insurance Number and then she can start working. A SIN can be obtained from Service Canada. See http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/sin/apply/proof.shtml for information on exactly what they need (COPR + Passport for visa exempt countries, COPR + Passport + TRV otherwise). A PR card MAY be used, but it isn't required - so why wait?

Good luck!

 

[santoki]

She needs to get a Social Insurance Number and then she can start working. A SIN can be obtained from Service Canada. See for information on exactly what they need (COPR + Passport for visa exempt countries, COPR + Passport + TRV otherwise). A PR card MAY be used, but it isn't required - so why wait?

Good luck!

Do they issue the number to you right away and then you have to wait on the card? For us, all that matters is the number. The card can take however long it needs to.

 

[canadiangirl78]

You get a number immediately.

 

[santoki]

You get a number immediately.

Awesome. Thanks so much!

 

[parker24]

Good news this morning. We're really getting closer.

My wife's address has changed to mine while I was sleeping.

Next step is the passport delivery which should be at anytime between Saturday and Tuesday based on what I read here.

Remember that A) No mail on Sundays and B) Monday is a holiday. So more than likely between Tuesday and Thursday But congrats!

 

[santoki]

Ok, another question since you guys seem pretty on the ball about everything. My wife and I are trying to figure out the best way for her to bring her savings to Canada. Do we simply wire the money, eat the fee, and be done with it or do you have to pay taxes on personal money like you would goods?

 

[computergeek]

Ok, another question since you guys seem pretty on the ball about everything. My wife and I are trying to figure out the best way for her to bring her savings to Canada. Do we simply wire the money, eat the fee, and be done with it or do you have to pay taxes on personal money like you would goods?

You can bring it in cash, or a cheque. If you are doing exchange, the wire transfer fee is often just the smallest part of the cost because banks give lousy exchange rates. I use an online exchange broker (xe.com) that gives very good exchange rates, but there are other options out there as well.

 

[CathandBob]

Morning folks
Postman just delivered my COPR Now i know I can book a one way ticket. Good luck to all and hope you all hear something VERY soon. :-*

 

[CathandBob]

Please can someone update the data sheet Many thanks.