- May 19, 2015
- 192
- 6
- Category........
- Visa Office......
- CPC - Missassauga
- Job Offer........
- Pre-Assessed..
- App. Filed.......
- 6-11-2015
- AOR Received.
- 29-4-2016
- Med's Done....
- Upfront
- LANDED..........
- 6-7-2016
Yesterday my husband had his landing interview at CIC-Halifax and we feel so very lucky to have completed this nerve-racking process in only 8 months. We owe so many thanks to this forum as we would have been lost throughout this process had it not been for all the help and answers we received – I’m sure the application would have been sent back many times had it not been for many of the tips we received from many of you. Even after submitting the application, the great support and reassurance we have received has been much appreciated. It feels not long ago the CIC Call Centre informed us our application was likely lost when we received no acknowledgement that they received our app after 4 months. If it was not for the forum sharing stories about the Call Centre’s incompetence I would likely have taken this as truth and lost my sanity!! Special thanks to Ponga, AquaKitty, sophieee, Rob_TO, floomy, Scylla, canuck_in_uk and so many others for answering so many of our questions over this past year or so!!
Our landing experience….
As CIC-Halifax is a small office, there were no admin or anyone to let us know we were really in the right place. There were two interview office doors that said “If you have an appointment, don’t knock – please take a seat.” We were there super early and there was no one else there! The waiting room was very underwhelming and not at all what I was expecting. We were a bit nervous we were in the wrong spot, but the number on the door matched what was in our letter so we waited. We were taken into the interview room right on time.
The interview took about 20 minutes. The only documents they wanted to see were both of our passports and his 2 photos (though we took the photocopies of our entire application and all original documents just incase). The lady was initially quite serious, but eventually became more jovial, which reduced the anxiety. She did ask my husband a few questions, like what he has been up to in Canada, if he likes PEI, why we had two wedding ceremonies, etc. – but then she started telling us some good sightseeing places in Halifax, which made me question whether many of her questions were more out of curiosity then for PR purposes! She explained PR status and what is and isn’t permitted, as well as SIN and Healthcard information. Asked the questions regarding criminal record, etc. and then congratulated my husband on obtaining his permanent residency!
She told us the PR card would normally come in 8-12 weeks, though the Canada Post strike may have an impact on the time. She also stated that travel outside of the country should be avoided until the PR card arrives.
Overall, we had a good experience and are absolutely relieved to get to this point, as this has been such a stressor in our lives for a number of years working toward this moment!
Again, can’t thank this forum enough. I am still far from an expert when it comes to this process, but I will stick around and help any way I can!!
Our landing experience….
As CIC-Halifax is a small office, there were no admin or anyone to let us know we were really in the right place. There were two interview office doors that said “If you have an appointment, don’t knock – please take a seat.” We were there super early and there was no one else there! The waiting room was very underwhelming and not at all what I was expecting. We were a bit nervous we were in the wrong spot, but the number on the door matched what was in our letter so we waited. We were taken into the interview room right on time.
The interview took about 20 minutes. The only documents they wanted to see were both of our passports and his 2 photos (though we took the photocopies of our entire application and all original documents just incase). The lady was initially quite serious, but eventually became more jovial, which reduced the anxiety. She did ask my husband a few questions, like what he has been up to in Canada, if he likes PEI, why we had two wedding ceremonies, etc. – but then she started telling us some good sightseeing places in Halifax, which made me question whether many of her questions were more out of curiosity then for PR purposes! She explained PR status and what is and isn’t permitted, as well as SIN and Healthcard information. Asked the questions regarding criminal record, etc. and then congratulated my husband on obtaining his permanent residency!
She told us the PR card would normally come in 8-12 weeks, though the Canada Post strike may have an impact on the time. She also stated that travel outside of the country should be avoided until the PR card arrives.
Overall, we had a good experience and are absolutely relieved to get to this point, as this has been such a stressor in our lives for a number of years working toward this moment!
Again, can’t thank this forum enough. I am still far from an expert when it comes to this process, but I will stick around and help any way I can!!
