Just an update on our soft landing. We completed my husband's soft landing at Peace Arch crossing Feb 28, 2021.
What we did:
- got a PCR covid test 1 day before going to the border.
- filled out our goods to follow list.
- brought Passport and COPR letter
- brought print out of financials (not requested) and copy of marriage certificate to Canadian spouse (not requested)
- had
Arrived at border:
- said here to land as a permanent resident. asked if he had a travel plan. He said no, he wants to u-turn and immediately return to USA. They said OK.
- Asked if bringing anything in the car like guns, alcohol etc. Said no.
- Went inside where the goods to follow list was processed. We didn't want to risk them turning us back if that wasn't filled out, so we went ahead and processed everything.
- Provided my parents address in Canada even though we aren't planning to move there. Initially immigration officer didn't want to write that address down, but ended up doing that. Said the card would be sent in 6-8 weeks. Added temporary PR to passport for travel purposes in the meantime.
- No problem turning around at border as US citizen.
That was it! We didn't know how they were viewing soft landings given all the recent changes but decided since we were within driving distance to go for it.