Below is my timeline (FSW-Inland):
PPR: May 30
Passport sent: May 31
Passport Received by Ottawa: June 2
App Approved: June 7
Tracker Activated: June 9
Received Passport: June 12
Landed: June 14 (Rainbow Bridge)
I said to myself better to be safe than sorry, so I carried all the documents that ZAM7 had suggested to us fellow members to bring. I drove to Niagara Falls, found a public parking spot and proceeded to walk to Rainbow bridge.
While entering the building (which was around 7:10am), I was greeted by a CBSA personnel, who asked if I needed help. I told him I needed to go to the US. He gave me directions and I went on my merry way.
To leave Canada, as you all have been told before, you have to enter two 25 cents into the turnstile to exit Canada. I then walk to the US. I entered the US building and I was called by USCBP personnel. I told him I wanted to complete my Landing Process. He took my passport and filled out the white paper while having a quick chat with me and gave me back my passport shortly.
I then made my merry way back to Canada. I enter the Canadian Building, I told the CBSA personnel that I needed to complete my Landing Process. He asked me the basic questions such as, if I plan to carry stuff from home into Canada, if I had over $10,000 on me etc. He filled out a yellow slip and told me to go over the next building.
As I entered an agent called me, I was the only person inside apart from my friend who had followed me. I gave him my passport and COPR. He told me to have a seat and that he will call me shortly, in less than 5 minutes he called me and I went back to him. He then asked if everything is correct on my COPR and the questions that were on the COPR. He also asked what is the address that I want my PR card to be mailed to. After I answered, he asked me to sign both COPR papers. He then stamped my passport and said welcome to Canada. He was a pleasant guy. He also gave me info on how to get my SIN, OHIP and how long it will take for me to get the PR Card. I then walked out being a PR of Canada.
It is finally over!
Ps
I also confirmed that landing will only be done on Tuesday to Thursday.
I am not disputing Zam7, and I do agree that we fellow members should be on the safe side and carry all documents. But I wasn't asked for any of these documents, I wasn't even asked to provide proof of address or bank statement. He didn't even tell me those obligatory Permanent resident lines.Then again, it all depends on the agent who processes you!
Thanks!
I wish everyone all the best and Congrats!