OCTOBER 2014 OUTLAND APPLICATIONS!

[shishkabobs]

You can leave, it's getting back in that's tricky. Here are details on returning without a PR card:

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/travel-document/index.asp

Maybe this is a dumb question, but... is there a problem with landing, applying, having the card mailed to your Canadian address, then leaving to go take care of something and getting it mailed to you abroad by family at the house? ??? As I understood, you don't need the PR Card to leave.
Asking because we have a sick puppy over here who we don't want to leave behind, but won't be able to take when we land because of his health. We have to land soon, but are hoping to come back after a couple weeks, then return a bit later with the fur babies.

 

[ashia]

Maybe this is a dumb question, but... is there a problem with landing, applying, having the card mailed to your Canadian address, then leaving to go take care of something and getting it mailed to you abroad by family at the house? ??? As I understood, you don't need the PR Card to leave.
Asking because we have a sick puppy over here who we don't want to leave behind, but won't be able to take when we land because of his health. We have to land soon, but are hoping to come back after a couple weeks, then return a bit later with the fur babies.

I have no idea, but all the best for puppy and little puppies, aaaaaaa i am jealous!

 

[Mariac819]

Ok thank you so much for your response. I appreciate it.

And how long will they give me to land in Canada?

They gave my COPR a validity of one year (exp 6/14/2016) and my medical was extended to that date as well. I think it all depends..

 

[bigredmoose]

Maybe this is a dumb question, but... is there a problem with landing, applying, having the card mailed to your Canadian address, then leaving to go take care of something and getting it mailed to you abroad by family at the house? ??? As I understood, you don't need the PR Card to leave.
Asking because we have a sick puppy over here who we don't want to leave behind, but won't be able to take when we land because of his health. We have to land soon, but are hoping to come back after a couple weeks, then return a bit later with the fur babies.

Should be fine, except I don't know how long it takes to process a PR card. What if it's 4 months?

 

[draxz1289]

Maybe this is a dumb question, but... is there a problem with landing, applying, having the card mailed to your Canadian address, then leaving to go take care of something and getting it mailed to you abroad by family at the house? ??? As I understood, you don't need the PR Card to leave.
Asking because we have a sick puppy over here who we don't want to leave behind, but won't be able to take when we land because of his health. We have to land soon, but are hoping to come back after a couple weeks, then return a bit later with the fur babies.

That should be fine but keep in mind the current processing time for new resident's card is 76 days plus I would add another week to it.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/times/perm-card.asp

 

[shishkabobs]

That should be fine but keep in mind the current processing time for new resident's card is 76 days plus I would add another week to it.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/times/perm-card.asp

Thanks for the response. Waiting a couple months to re-enter Canada is fine by us. Mainly my concern was does the card need to be signed for when it arrives? And if so, would somebody else (my brother or a parent) signing for it be a problem?

PS - how can I "+1" someone?

 

[draxz1289]

Thanks for the response. Waiting a couple months to re-enter Canada is fine by us. Mainly my concern was does the card need to be signed for when it arrives? And if so, would somebody else (my brother or a parent) signing for it be a problem?

PS - how can I "+1" someone?

If I remember correctly it just comes in regular mail and no signature required.

You can +1 by clicking on the Good button right below their username on the thread.

 

[Awmf2014]

I thought the COPR was only received from the border or at a CIC office?
So how does one land if the applicant is already in Canada?

Congrats ashia and Coni.

@ Coni: Yes the COPR will be attached to the passport or will be in the envelope. Please do this

 

[draxz1289]

I thought the COPR was only received from the border or at a CIC office?
So how does one land if the applicant is already in Canada?

no COPR is given as the proof of you getting the PR and its mailed, this has to be shown a the border. The passport is also requested for a single entry visa stamping if the applicant is not from a visa excepted country.

If the applicant is in Canada like I was, you would do a flag polling which is basically going to the US ( you dont need a visa) and come back. So I walked on the rainbow bridge in Niagara falls to the US told the officer I am landing in Canada for PR and doing a flag polling - I was given a paper and walked back and gave the paper and my COPR on the Canadian side to "land"

 

[Awmf2014]

I heard other people say that they needed to have a US visa in order to land at the border. I guess if you walk over it's different from driving.
I will also be receiving a visa in passport, as I am visa exempt. My understanding was that the COPR would be received at the border. Anyways, thank you for clarifying!

no COPR is given as the proof of you getting the PR and its mailed, this has to be shown a the border. The passport is also requested for a single entry visa stamping if the applicant is not from a visa excepted country.

If the applicant is in Canada like I was, you would do a flag polling which is basically going to the US ( you dont need a visa) and come back. So I walked on the rainbow bridge in Niagara falls to the US told the officer I am landing in Canada for PR and doing a flag polling - I was given a paper and walked back and gave the paper and my COPR on the Canadian side to "land"

 

[draxz1289]

I heard other people say that they needed to have a US visa in order to land at the border. I guess if you walk over it's different from driving.

I am not sure about driving but walking over doesnt require a visa as I have done it. I would presume you dont need a visa while driving also but its best to confirm.

 

[bigredmoose]

You shouldn't need a visa to flagpole at the US, regardless of mode of transport or citizenship. You are not looking to enter the US, you're looking to leave Canada. So when you get to the border it's ok if you don't get let in to the States, they'll just send you back where you came from, which is the whole point.

 

[Awmf2014]

I have read up on this a bit more, and have heard that when you get to the US border, they give you an administrative letter stating that US can not allow you to enter. Does anyone know if this affects applying for US visa in the future?

 

[Coni]

Went to the post office today and picked up my envelope. Finally have my visa and COPR

God is good! Thank you all for the support and encouragements.

To those of you still waiting... Good luck and I am sure you will be receiving some good news soon

**Cheers** :-*

 

[Majromax]

Went to the post office today and picked up my envelope. Finally have my visa and COPR

Congratulations! Out of curiosity, what is the expiry on your COPR?