-----------------------------Rainbow Bridge - Flagpoling for PR Landing - Best Experience--------------------------------------
Application Type - CEC Inland
AOR - 12th Sep 2019
PPR - 29th Jan 2019
COPR - 10th February 2020
Border Crossing - Rainbow Bridge, Niagara Falls
Border Crossing Date - 12th Feb 2020
Border Crossing Time OUT to U.S.A - 7:00 AM
Border Crossing Time Return to Canada - 7:25 AM
Application Processing Tine - 8:00 AM
PR Landing Completed - 8:30 AM
Documents needed for PR Landing - Work Permit, COPR ( Both Copies), Passport and an official ID ( Driving License, Health Card etc for address verification)
Cost for Crossing - 1 Dollar ( You don't have to pay when you are returning )
Note - Rainbow Bridge office doesn't process Work Permit Extension, so kindly take note of that otherwise it will be a waste of time.
Hello Guys,
So I just did my PR Landing today from Niagara Falls ( Rainbow Bridge) and I would say it was the smoothest process that you could ever believe (At least my experience ). I reached Niagara falls on 11th Feb at 9 pm after my work, I had booked a cheap hotel just near the bridge ( named "Travelodge by Windham Niagara Falls" ) for 60 bucks. Actually that was the best option as I didn't had to struggle in the morning to travel from Toronto as we can never predict the weather. Streets in Niagara Falls Downtown were empty like hell so if you are staying there for the night make sure you carry some extra food to survive as all the restaurants are closed till 6 pm ( I had to eat some chips and fruit to survive that night lol ).l The next day that is on 12th Feb I reached the Crossing at around 6:45 AM and crossed the border to the USA. USA ( CBP ) officers were very cool and didn't take much time to verify all my details and handed me that refusal slip. I was out on my way back to Canada within 25 mins. Once I reached the Canadian side I had to wait until 8 AM as the administrative processing starts at that time. There were about 6-7 people after me waiting to get their documents processed. I was lucky enough to have myself first in the queue. After like 5 mins the CBSA officer called my name and I submitted all my documents. Within 20 mins the processing was done. I had to sign and then he congratulated me for Becoming PR. Also, he advised me that I should receive my PR Card within 60 calendar days. So this was the whole journey of my PR Landing.
If you guys have any questions please feel free to ask me here in this forum. I would love to help you guys. I hope my experience will help all of those who are planning to flagpole in the future. Wishing one and all the very best - Cheers !
Thanks,
Gavin Dsilva