Visa Landing Process

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Hi guys.
Could someone please explain the 'landing' requirement in the visa application.
Does it mean you have to be living in the country by a certain date, or do you have to stay in country for a set period of time, etc etc.
I'm tyring to understand the time period from getting a visa, getting a job, selling house in UK, etc. Ideally, I  wanted to get family visa for Canada while living in UK, then apply and visit for interviews, etc. Not in a position to jack everything in here in UK and move to Canada hoping to get a job. Have to have a job offer before moving. My wife has dual citizenship (british and Canadian) so she is going to sponsor me and our children.  
I understand there is a 12 month deadline after visa and/or medical check. So, what do i need to do before this deadline to satisfy the landing requirement?

Thanks for any assistance!!

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marcwales Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List New Member Joined: 16 Aug 2012 Status: Offline Points: 7	Post Options Post Reply Quote marcwales Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Visa Landing Process Posted: 16 Sep 2012 at 6:30am
	Hi guys. Could someone please explain the 'landing' requirement in the visa application. Does it mean you have to be living in the country by a certain date, or do you have to stay in country for a set period of time, etc etc. I'm tyring to understand the time period from getting a visa, getting a job, selling house in UK, etc. Ideally, I wanted to get family visa for Canada while living in UK, then apply and visit for interviews, etc. Not in a position to jack everything in here in UK and move to Canada hoping to get a job. Have to have a job offer before moving. My wife has dual citizenship (british and Canadian) so she is going to sponsor me and our children. I understand there is a 12 month deadline after visa and/or medical check. So, what do i need to do before this deadline to satisfy the landing requirement? Thanks for any assistance!!

computergeek Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 07 Jan 2012 Location: Vancouver BC Status: Offline Points: 573	Post Options Post Reply Quote computergeek Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 16 Sep 2012 at 11:20am
	You must present yourself at a Port of Entry, be inspected by a CBSA officer, and to be granted the status of "permanent resident". You can turn around and leave at that point, but the actual act of "landing" (becoming a permanent resident) must be done prior to the expiration of your COPR.
	FSW applied 6/09, denied (med inadmissible) 12/11. JR leave granted 7/12, discontinued 9/12. Spousal app PPR 9/12. Landed 13 October 2012

MajidS Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Average Member Joined: 27 Jan 2010 Status: Offline Points: 228	Post Options Post Reply Quote MajidS Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 16 Sep 2012 at 6:00pm
	When you are issued your Permanent Residency Visa, you will be given a time frame (with a visa expiry date) to land, that is PHYSICALLY come to Canada through one of the posts (either air, sea or land). This time frame can be anywhere from a few weeks to a year or more. It will depend on many factors outside of your control (the most typical factor is either one year from your medicals or expiry of your passport if sooner). Once you land, you can take the next flight out of Canada if you wanted back to anywhere in the world to wrap up any unfinished business. But you have to land within the expiry date of your PR visa (which can be weeks or months). This date is not negotiable (unless under extraordinary circumstances) and if passed by, the entire PR application will have to be submitted over again. Edited by MajidS - 16 Sep 2012 at 6:03pm

marcwales Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List New Member Joined: 16 Aug 2012 Status: Offline Points: 7	Post Options Post Reply Quote marcwales Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 17 Sep 2012 at 12:45pm
	Fantastic...Superb...Fantastic!!! Thats exactly what I was hoping for. One question, what exactly is the landing requirement for? Do they give you a social security number or something? Wondering why, after all the info presented getting a visa, what extra is done when landing. Do you need to book an appointment in advance? Is a week long enough to get sorted, or is it that simple that you can literally catch a flight the next day (provided its not the weekend I guess!!). Thanks for all your quick replies and info.

computergeek Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 07 Jan 2012 Location: Vancouver BC Status: Offline Points: 573	Post Options Post Reply Quote computergeek Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 17 Sep 2012 at 1:03pm
	They finalize your permanent residency status, fill out the paperwork for your initial PR card (generally, but this can apparently be deferred for up to 6 months if you don't know your mailing address in Canada yet) and update the computer systems to indicate you are now a permanent resident of Canada. If you wish to complete the landing process at an inland CIC office, you must make an appointment. If you wish to complete the landing process at a Port of Entry, you show up and wait in queue until it's your turn. Not all POEs handle immigration, but CBSA has a list of those that do: http://cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/contact/listing/indexpages/indextype38-e.html The major airports have 16 or 24 hour immigration services, so you would be able to fly up at your leisure and complete the landing process. You can then remain in Canada or fly home. If you leave prior to receiving your PR card, make sure you have your COPR (or a copy of it) in order to establish your status as a PR. Essentially, "landing" is the process of converting your legal status in Canada from "foreign national" to "permanent resident" including all the legal rights and obligations pertaining to that status. Good luck!
	FSW applied 6/09, denied (med inadmissible) 12/11. JR leave granted 7/12, discontinued 9/12. Spousal app PPR 9/12. Landed 13 October 2012

MajidS Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Average Member Joined: 27 Jan 2010 Status: Offline Points: 228	Post Options Post Reply Quote MajidS Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 18 Sep 2012 at 11:58am
	"Landing" is an archaic term that is officially not used anymore by CIC. It is a term in use since the old days when new immigrants used to "land" at a port from sea. The process is still the same, except in the old days, when you landed, an officer or someone from the port authority simply asked to log down your name, family and point of origin. No passport or any immigration control. These days, you go through the entire process of first applying for immigration and receiving your PR visa before jumping on a ship to sail off. Once you arrive, all they really ask is simple questions on who you are. They (border officials) will not grill you unless there is a reason to do so. They may ask repetitive questions (answers to which they already know from your application) to simply see if you are who you say you are. They will ask for an address to send your PR card (later on, takes weeks, months) to. And, they will ask what you have to declare, or to declare later on (stuff you can bring in without paying duties). Just a tip. If you do plan on bringing in household stuff or personal stuff from home to Canada at a later date, do remember to fill in a form that says you will bring stuff later (I forget the form #, but it's easy to look up). You are allowed to bring in your home contents and this is only a one time chance (the first time you land). If you do not, and you do have tons of stuff you wish to bring in (say electronics, electrical equipment, jewelry, antiques), you will be hit with heavy duties (if they let you bring it in in the first place). Or, if you are like the majority of us immigrants, you may just have a suitcase and the clothes on your back with you :) Everything else (social insurance, health, anything else) you will have to do on your from inside the country. At the POE, they will only do two things for you: 1. Apply for your PR card and ask for a mailing address, if you want them to. 2. Allow you to fill out a form that defers any stuff you wish to bring with you the next time into Canada.

frustration Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Junior Member Joined: 02 May 2011 Status: Offline Points: 21	Post Options Post Reply Quote frustration Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 18 Sep 2012 at 12:22pm
	Hi, My friend is a Canadian Citizen and applied for his US Citizen wife as an outside Canada Application. His wife is with him in Canada and has been living with him as a visitor. They just received a letter asking to send her passport to Los Angeles office or visit personally so that they can issue the Landing visa. I would like to know if sending passport is a feasible option from inside Canada. Please advise. Thanks Frustration

JeanePittman Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List New Member Joined: 19 Sep 2012 Location: http://www.hotd Status: Offline Points: 2	Post Options Post Reply Quote JeanePittman Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 21 Sep 2012 at 2:24am
	You can turn around and leave at that point, but the actual act of "landing" (becoming a permanent resident) must be done prior to the expiration of your COPR.
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