Time Period for Landing after PPR?

[damien86]

I was wondering if we are supposed to land to Canada within a specific time period after permanent residence visa has been issued. Any thoughts?

 

[Scottygirl]

I was wondering if we are supposed to land to Canada within a specific time period after permanent residence visa has been issued. Any thoughts?

You need to land before your medical or passport expires - whichever comes first. Medicals are only valid for one year.

 

[damien86]

You need to land before your medical or passport expires - whichever comes first. Medicals are only valid for one year.

Thank you! I remember someone mentioning 60 days, but not sure what that was for. Any clue?

 

[One_Topsy]

Thank you! I remember someone mentioning 60 days, but not sure what that was for. Any clue?

You have 60 days after ITA to submit eAPR

 

[damien86]

You need to land before your medical or passport expires - whichever comes first. Medicals are only valid for one year.

Is there a link for this? I would very much like to read the rules.

 

[Dexmoody]

"Note: The results of your exam are only valid for 12 months. When you submit your application for permanent residence, the results of your exam must be valid for at least 6 months. If we approve your application, but you do not come to Canada as a permanent resident during those 12 months, you may need to have another exam. For this reason, it is a good idea to complete the exam as close as possible to the date you submit your online application."

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/apply-how.asp

I don't know if there's a link for the passport expiration problem, but it is common practice in most countries that they won't issue a visa beyond the passport's expiration date.

Hence the requirement of many countries to still have six months' validity on your passport even if you travel as a tourist.