Landing update:
So I sucessfully landed at Peace Bridge this morning (October 19)
Left Toronto around 5:30am. Got to US Boarder aroung 7:30am, with 20 mins coffee break on my way down there. Spend 10 mins at the check point and less than 5 mins in the building. Like everyone else, got a yellow paper first, than received a notice of denial entry (admin, white paper). The officer showed me the way back to Canada. Didn`t pay a penny at US side.
There were two lanes open for cars/autos. I lined up and waited for 1 mins as there were only 3-4 cars in front of me. The Canadian officer asked if I was bring any weapon or carring $10,000 or more with me. Said no to both question. Then he directed me to the parking spots and asked me to walk to the stone building once parked.
After getting in the stone building, there were around 10 people already, but they seem to be in two or three groups. I handed in my passport, refusal paper, work permit, CoPR and the yellow paper I got at Canadian Boarder before entering the building. The officer asked me to seat while waiting and told that they would call my name once it was my turn. So, I waited....... Thought it would be quick but acutally......
About 1 hour later, a femal officer called my name. She congratulated me first, and this is where I trully started to get excited. Then she started to check my application and everything on her computer. Then she asked if I had any good to follow. I said no. She confirmed with me again saying that this was the only chance I got to declare my personal belongings. I said I did understand but nothing to follow. She asked how many years I had been in Canada. I said almost 4 years. She then seemed to be relieved and said "Oh, you almost settled in".
After a few mins, she started informing me about the rights of PR and other issues/matters that require my attention/action. Such as, updating health card and SIN. Also she informed that I won`t be allowed to baord any commercial transportation before getting my PR card, which could take 8-10 weeks. She then said the years I need to stay in Canada to meet the rquirements. She also asked how much money I had in my bank account, she just wanted a approximate number and didn`t require banks statements.
After confirmed address with me, she asked if I had any questions. The whole process took about 15 mins. In the end, she congratulated again, and we shook hands.
So leaving around 5:30am, Got to Canadian Boarder at 8:00am. left around 9:30am.
I was able to update my health card afterwards, but still need to wait for a few days to get a new SIN.
Finally the process is over. Wish everyone the best of luck!!!!!
