Soon2332 said:
Hello all ,
Just a couple of questions , if someone could help . So , for Alberta --
1) Which is the closest border and best option for landing in terms of smooth process without any hassle . Which one is better - Carway or Coutts , what are their working hours for landing process?
2) What all documents we need to carry with us at the border ?
3) Can we do landing on weekends or weekdays are the best options ?
4)If someone accompanies us , how does it work out ? ( I mean does that person sit in the car , does that person need any documents for own )
5) Do we need to carry anyother application forms ( like PR CARD application , SIN application etc )
6) Do they give us SIN number at the border ?
Answer to all these questions would be much appreciated .
Thanks in advance.
Hi Soon2332:
Answers to your questions:
1. For Calgary, best option is Coutts/Sweetgrass. The terminal is marked for immigration. Check CSBA's website: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/do-rb/provinces/ab-eng.html
2. Kaladhar posted a very good post some time ago. Pl check that
3. Go to the CBSA link. You can see each office's working hours for the service required. For Coutts, immigration services are 8 am - 11 pm every day, 7 days a week
4. I am assuming that you are not driving to US. The other person doesn't need to have any documents. He/she can wait in the car or CBSA office along with you.
5. No other application is required. PR card process is triggered at the border automatically. The border officer will tell you the exact procedure. If you want to declare any goods (furniture/car/jewelry), then you need to fill out B4/B4A forms. For B4, check: http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/form-b4-goods-to-followaccompanying-list-how-to-t44793.0.html
6. No, you will need to go to Service Canada to get the SIN.
Hope this helps.
Cheers!!