COPR - Landing city different from destination city
Hi, I wondered if it is ok to land in a different province and city to the 'destination city' in my COPR (i.e. Vancouver instead of Ottawa). The landing will be to activate my PR for the first time and it is a non-provincial nominated visa. I've seen some older posts suggesting this is ok but just wanting to double check.
Should I seek approval from CIC before doing so or request a change to the COPR? |
Re: COPR - Landing city different from destination city
Originally Posted by UKexpat82
(Post 12537918)
Hi, I wondered if it is ok to land in a different province and city to the 'destination city' in my COPR (i.e. Vancouver instead of Ottawa). The landing will be to activate my PR for the first time and it is a non-provincial nominated visa. I've seen some older posts suggesting this is ok but just wanting to double check.
Should I seek approval from CIC before doing so or request a change to the COPR? |
Re: COPR - Landing city different from destination city
Thanks, that's great to hear.
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Re: COPR - Landing city different from destination city
You just have to land at the first airport that you arrive at in Canada ................. so it must be a non-stop flight to Vancouver.
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Re: COPR - Landing city different from destination city
Originally Posted by UKexpat82
(Post 12537918)
Hi, I wondered if it is ok to land in a different province and city to the 'destination city' in my COPR (i.e. Vancouver instead of Ottawa). The landing will be to activate my PR for the first time and it is a non-provincial nominated visa. I've seen some older posts suggesting this is ok but just wanting to double check.
Should I seek approval from CIC before doing so or request a change to the COPR? Provided that you are not nominated by a Province, you can land at any airport in Canada. I am a new permanent resident in Canada. Can I live somewhere other than the “city of destination” on my Confirmation of Permanent Residence? :) |
Re: COPR - Landing city different from destination city
Originally Posted by Siouxie
(Post 12537969)
Provided that you are not nominated by a Province, you can land at any airport in Canada.
I am a new permanent resident in Canada. Can I live somewhere other than the “city of destination” on my Confirmation of Permanent Residence? :) Thanks for the link. I did see it earlier but was not sure if that applied to the landing destination being different from destination city. Looks like I got the confirmation though :) |
Re: COPR - Landing city different from destination city
Originally Posted by Siouxie
(Post 12537969)
Provided that you are not nominated by a Province, you can land at any airport in Canada.
I am a new permanent resident in Canada. Can I live somewhere other than the “city of destination” on my Confirmation of Permanent Residence? :) |
Re: COPR - Landing city different from destination city
I was literally just looking for the answer to this question. I'm wondering if it's also ok to land in Quebec? They have that special application don't they? But Montreal is the closest airport that BA flies direct to from London so we'd like to fly to there and drive to Ottawa where we will be looking to live. Also I have family in Montreal that it would be good to visit... Or will the Quebec part of it all make a big hassle for landing for the first time?
TIA |
Re: COPR - Landing city different from destination city
Originally Posted by LizLon
(Post 12538777)
I was literally just looking for the answer to this question. I'm wondering if it's also ok to land in Quebec? They have that special application don't they? But Montreal is the closest airport that BA flies direct to from London so we'd like to fly to there and drive to Ottawa where we will be looking to live. Also I have family in Montreal that it would be good to visit... Or will the Quebec part of it all make a big hassle for landing for the first time?
TIA |
Re: COPR - Landing city different from destination city
Originally Posted by Former Lancastrian
(Post 12538795)
I cant see it being a problem as you have no intention of living in Quebec.
now just get approved 😉 |
Re: COPR - Landing city different from destination city
Originally Posted by LizLon
(Post 12538807)
thanks! way easier and cheaper to fly to Montreal than Ottawa oh Toronto for that matter!
now just get approved 😉 |
Re: COPR - Landing city different from destination city
Originally Posted by Hurlabrick
(Post 12538826)
As FL said, no problem. Montreal airport is about a 2:20 drive then on to Ottawa (depending on which part). There is of course a direct flight from LHR to Ottawa from Air Canada. Ottawa airport is a darling little airport and very quick and easy to get through.
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Re: COPR - Landing city different from destination city
Originally Posted by Former Lancastrian
(Post 12539189)
What if they had been nominated for PR by Manitoba? For me its simple if I suspect that they have no intention of living in the Province that nominated them then I won't land them therefore no PR status and still treated as a visitor. If suspected of being inadmissible for misrep or non compliance then entry could be refused and they end up being sent back home dependent on the circumstances. A Province could withdraw their PR application prior to being landed.
So, if we land in Montreal with the intention of going to Ottawa (which, let's be in honest, in terms of distance is pretty darn close) will they send us back? Also what is the deal with Quebec having their own system? Could they turn us away or not 'land' us because we will be living in Ontario? Many thanks! |
Re: COPR - Landing city different from destination city
Originally Posted by LizLon
(Post 12539277)
This is a very interesting thread indeed. All of this makes sense (I'm assuming here as we are spousal application) if you have been nominated under a provincial system... but for a spousal application? We will be living in Ottawa because it's the closest city to Montreal! Which is where I'm from (kind of) and where my mother currently resides. My father is in Ottawa. My british spouse doesn't speak French, hence the move to Ontario... but only Air Canada flies direct to Ottawa from London and they are three times more expensive than a flight to Montreal (where we usually land when we go on holiday)...
So, if we land in Montreal with the intention of going to Ottawa (which, let's be in honest, in terms of distance is pretty darn close) will they send us back? Also what is the deal with Quebec having their own system? Could they turn us away or not 'land' us because we will be living in Ontario? Many thanks! |
Re: COPR - Landing city different from destination city
Thought I would share an update. Landed in Vancouver and successfully activated my PR. My COPR had city of destination as Ottawa and was asked if I still intended to reside there. I told the officer that I would be residing in the future in BC. No issue.
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Re: COPR - Landing city different from destination city
Originally Posted by Former Lancastrian
(Post 12538795)
I cant see it being a problem as you have no intention of living in Quebec.
we have a mad chocolate Labrador coming with us and have discovered that the only viable option to get her here with us is if we all fly direct into Montreal al....this would mean that we will need to undertake our initial landing at Montreal ... We then plan on driving to NB with a one way car rental....do you think that it will be OK for us to land in Montreal without running into any issues.... only other option was Toronto direct flight....can’t fly to Halifax as the plane isn’t big enough for the dog! appreciate any thoughts... |
Re: COPR - Landing city different from destination city
You will have no problem in Montreal as your COPR will also indicate that you are under the AIPP programme but don't ask me what code it is.
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Re: COPR - Landing city different from destination city
Thanks for the response former Lancastrian, has set my mind at ease |
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