Island Bound

Hi

A couple of questions hope you all can answer:

1: Who do I call to get an appointment to land at an office? Cannot find numbers anywhere...Live in Red deer so would be Calgary or Edmonton I think?
2: Can it be done at a service Canada centre ie Red Deer?
3: Knowing there is a waiting time can I pre book an appointment before getting my COPR or will there be a specific number etc I need to book one?
4: Do I need CIC t authorize me to book an appointment or is it my choice if I prefer this over flagpoling?

Thanks everyone

Siouxie

You have the option to contact the call centre to ask for an appointment to be made, it has nothing to do with Service Canada. The number is on the letter you will receive with your COPR; you cannot make an appointment prior to receiving your COPR. It is your choice whether to ask for an appointment or go to the border.

Island Bound

Posts seem to be saying if flagpoling Carway is better over Coutts...
Any one any comments on this?

I am hesitant over flagpoling after reading posts saying you can get refused entry etc.
Is it best to be honest and say:

I am visiting US for shopping and sightseeing but intend to land with my COPR on return?

or

If its the Canadians who stamp the COPR then is it easier to just tell US border you are on trip etc and NOT mention COPR and landing?

Former Lancastrian

Anyone can be refused entry into the US (except US citizens) regardless of if they are flag poling or not. The Canadians process the COPR forms. Just tell them you are going shopping and intend to return to Canada to activate your PR status.
Don't forget the $6 per person for the I94 waiver.