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Seniors Help Pls - Can Dependent Land in Canada When Principal Ap is Abroad

kyu010170

Hero Member
May 27, 2009
210
2
Calgary, Alberta
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
NOC Code......
1111
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
15-04-2009 Nova Scotia
Doc's Request.
27-05-2009 NS AOR
AOR Received.
9-06-2009 Buffalo AOR
File Transfer...
Remained in Buffalo
Med's Request
26-04-2010
Med's Done....
29-05-2010
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
26-08-2010
VISA ISSUED...
28-09-2010
Hello Seniors and others who may have relevant information on this.

I am now a PR, having landed in 2010 but currently outside Canada. My dependent will have to land before his visa expires on May 25th. My questions are:

1) Do I have to be in Canada when my dependent lands? I've always known that Principal Applicants will have to land first, if PR and dependents are landing separately. I've landed ahead and I am thinking it is alright for my dependent to land now even though I am outside the country.

2) I already showed proof of settlement funds when I landed. Does my dependent have to bring an updated proof again?

It is quite important that we make no mistake since my dependent's visa is expiring already. Thanks for your inputs.
 

Thommo

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Nov 20, 2010
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Edmonton, Canada
kyu010170 said:
Hello Seniors and others who may have relevant information on this.

I am now a PR, having landed in 2010 but currently outside Canada. My dependent will have to land before his visa expires on May 25th. My questions are:

1) Do I have to be in Canada when my dependent lands? I've always known that Principal Applicants will have to land first, if PR and dependents are landing separately. I've landed ahead and I am thinking it is alright for my dependent to land now even though I am outside the country.

2) I already showed proof of settlement funds when I landed. Does my dependent have to bring an updated proof again?

It is quite important that we make no mistake since my dependent's visa is expiring already. Thanks for your inputs.
No, you don't have to be in Canada when your dependents land there and they are not required to show any POF. They should tell IO your date of landing. He/she can confirm that in their system.
 

(INDIAN)

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during landing they check ur draft u carry and other dtail main applicant must along or before ur landing their.
regards
indian
 

steaky

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Nov 11, 2008
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Since you have already landed, your dependants can land on their own. There are no requirement for your dependant for proof of fund.
 

Sisifo

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Nov 5, 2008
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kyu010170 said:
1) Do I have to be in Canada when my dependent lands?
No you dont have to be.

kyu010170 said:
2) I already showed proof of settlement funds when I landed. Does my dependent have to bring an updated proof again?
No he doesn't as it is the principal applicant who has to prove it and it was done when you did your landing
 

kyu010170

Hero Member
May 27, 2009
210
2
Calgary, Alberta
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
NOC Code......
1111
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
15-04-2009 Nova Scotia
Doc's Request.
27-05-2009 NS AOR
AOR Received.
9-06-2009 Buffalo AOR
File Transfer...
Remained in Buffalo
Med's Request
26-04-2010
Med's Done....
29-05-2010
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
26-08-2010
VISA ISSUED...
28-09-2010
Thanks friends for your help.

Btw, is there anything official from the CIC website that he can print and carry along to the port of entry? Just in case some immigration officer causes difficulty. Visa is expriring on May 25th and he lands on May 23rd.

Appreciate everything.

:D
 

steaky

VIP Member
Nov 11, 2008
14,773
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You might want to check this older post about B4 if your dependant is also bringing his personal belongings as goods to follow:

http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/-t44793.0.html
 

kyu010170

Hero Member
May 27, 2009
210
2
Calgary, Alberta
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
NOC Code......
1111
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
15-04-2009 Nova Scotia
Doc's Request.
27-05-2009 NS AOR
AOR Received.
9-06-2009 Buffalo AOR
File Transfer...
Remained in Buffalo
Med's Request
26-04-2010
Med's Done....
29-05-2010
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
26-08-2010
VISA ISSUED...
28-09-2010
Thanks Steaky.

steaky said:
You might want to check this older post about B4 if your dependant is also bringing his personal belongings as goods to follow:

http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/-t44793.0.html
 

kyu010170

Hero Member
May 27, 2009
210
2
Calgary, Alberta
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
NOC Code......
1111
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
15-04-2009 Nova Scotia
Doc's Request.
27-05-2009 NS AOR
AOR Received.
9-06-2009 Buffalo AOR
File Transfer...
Remained in Buffalo
Med's Request
26-04-2010
Med's Done....
29-05-2010
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
26-08-2010
VISA ISSUED...
28-09-2010
Just wanted to confirm that all your above answers to my questions were all correct as my dependent landed trouble-free on Monday. Thanks once again.