I forgot to add two questions that the interviewer asked me before I signed
the COPR...
1. Have I ever overstayed in Canada? (no)
2. Have I ever been denied entry to Canada? (no)
This issue came up on another thread yesterday/this morning, and I realized
I should have added it to my interview experience.
Thanks to everyone who offered good wishes!
Renee :)
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Inland Spouse Timeline so far (U.S. Citizen):
19 Feb 2003: Moved to Calgary from U.S. on 6 month TRV
12 May 2003: Did medicals in Calgary
20 June 2003: Applied for TRV extension
5 July 2003: Wedding Date
18 July 2003: CIC received inland spouse PR application
15 Aug 2003: Received 6 month TRV extension
20 Aug 2003: CIC request for work history dates (which were sent with
application)
21 Aug 2003: CIC received work history reply by overnight post
4 Sept 2003: CIC e-Client finally shows "in process"
21 Nov 2003: Applied for second TRV extension
16 Jan 2004: Received second 6 month TRV extension
17 Feb 2004: e-Client says DECISION MADE! 215 days wait - in line with
processing estimates
23 Feb 2004: Received AIP & application completed letters by mail
25 Feb 2004: Chris received sponsorship approval letter
9 Mar 2004: Received landing interview date (April 1)
1 Apr 2004: Officially became a PR of Canada! :)
"Renee" wrote in message
news:bK1bc.7607$Pk3.3845@pd7tw1no...
> As promised on earlier threads, here are the details of my landing
> interview. My entire timeline is posted below.
>
> The interview letter requested that my sponsor attend the interview, so my
> husband and I were both present. We did the interview at the CIC office
in
> the Harry Hays building in downtown Calgary.
>
> The interviewer asked for my passport and PR card photos. Although I
> brought two photos as my letter requested, she returned one of them to me
> because she said they only needed one photo. (note: this does not mean
> that I am telling anyone to only bring one photo...this is only my own
> experience today).
>
> The interviewer checked the computer system to ensure that all my
> requirements were met for my application, then she pulled out the
> Confirmation of Permanent Residence form.
>
> She asked my husband a few questions:
>
> 1. Are we still married? (yes)
> 2. Are we living together? (yes)
> 3. Does he have an outstanding bankruptcy? (no)
> 4. Has he received any social assistance? (no)
> 5. Has he ever been convicted of a criminal offense? (no)
>
> I think those were the only questions for him.
>
> Then she asked me to verify my name, date of birth, and eye color on the
> Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR) form. I did so, then she asked
> me to confirm that I have no dependents and I have no criminal history. I
> was asked to initial the areas on the COPR form for my verifications, and
> for my statement that I have no dependents. I was told to handwrite NO in
> the criminal history section, then I was told to sign the COPR form.
>
> She took the temporary resident visas out of my passport, then stamped it
> with my PR visa. She gave me a copy of my COPR form as well as a document
> outlining my rights and responsibilities as a permanent resident, then she
> welcomed me to Canada. She told me that my PR card should arrive by mail
in
> about three weeks.
>
> It took about ten minutes or so, and it was a very simple process.
>
> I have read conflicting stories on this Usenet group about whether you can
> apply for your Social Insurance Number immediately. I took my passport
and
> COPR up to HRDC, but they told me that I have to wait until the PR card
> arrives, because they need to work with the foil on it. (I guess I'll see
> what she meant in three weeks when I go back with the PR card).
>
> I did exchange my U.S. drivers license for an Alberta one at the downtown
> registry. I was required to show my passport and COPR, and I surrendered
my
> Virginia drivers license. I also presented my drivers abstract to show my
> full driving history. I was issued a new Virginia license in 2002 when I
> changed my address, so they were going to issue me a graduated Alberta
> license (whatever that means) until I showed them my U.S. drivers abstract
> and they were satisfied that I had a drivers license for longer than two
> years. I was not required to take a written or road test since I was
> surrendering an active drivers license. I will be receiving my Alberta
> Drivers License in about six days. (I've never been to a drivers license
> registry that used digital technology before...it was kind of nice to get
> the chance to do the photo over again!)
>
> Anyway, I am very happy to say that I am now officially a permanent
resident
> of Canada. I have been smiling all day. :)
>
> I know there are some users here who are curious about current processing
> times for the PR card, so I will post those details separately once my
card
> arrives. Good luck to everyone still waiting! I'll be so happy to read
all
> your stories when your landings happen, and I'll sit here being glad that
> you will also know how good it feels to walk out of that office and be
done!
>
> Renee :)
>
> --
> Inland Spouse Timeline so far (U.S. Citizen):
> 19 Feb 2003: Moved to Calgary from U.S. on 6 month TRV
> 12 May 2003: Did medicals in Calgary
> 20 June 2003: Applied for TRV extension
> 5 July 2003: Wedding Date
> 18 July 2003: CIC received inland spouse PR application
> 15 Aug 2003: Received 6 month TRV extension
> 20 Aug 2003: CIC request for work history dates (which were sent with
> application)
> 21 Aug 2003: CIC received work history reply by overnight post
> 4 Sept 2003: CIC e-Client finally shows "in process"
> 21 Nov 2003: Applied for second TRV extension
> 16 Jan 2004: Received second 6 month TRV extension
> 17 Feb 2004: e-Client says DECISION MADE! 215 days wait - in line with
> processing estimates
> 23 Feb 2004: Received AIP & application completed letters by mail
> 25 Feb 2004: Chris received sponsorship approval letter
> 9 Mar 2004: Received landing interview date (April 1)
> 1 Apr 2004: Officially became a PR of Canada! :)
>
>
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