My landing experience at CIC Vancouver
Sep 25th 2013, 12:22 am
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My landing experience at CIC Vancouver
I just landed this afternoon and thought I'd put up a quick post - I know there are loads of these but mine is a little different as I landed at the CIC office in Vancouver (Having been living in Canada since 2010) rather than POE.
I called the CIC call centre after getting my COPR, they took my contact details and told me there'd be a one month wait for the appointment. They were good to their word and I had a phone call after about a month giving me a time and date the following week.
The CIC office is in downtown Vancouver near the stadiums. There were a bunch of other people landing along with me and we were given a quick presentation. There was a guy from Mosaic present to answer any other questions - I didn't have any, but nice to have them around.
Finally I was called up to do the paperwork, asked a few questions (Ever been arrested, any kids you haven't told us about, ever been deported), verified and signed the COPR forms, got my passport stamped and gave them an address to send the PR Card to. All done after about 90 minutes (Including waiting time).
The CIC staff were really friendly and helpful. I'd say it's a good way to go (vs a flagpole trip) if you live in a city with a CIC office. Especially if, like me, you don't have a car...
Now it's time to celebrate...
I called the CIC call centre after getting my COPR, they took my contact details and told me there'd be a one month wait for the appointment. They were good to their word and I had a phone call after about a month giving me a time and date the following week.
The CIC office is in downtown Vancouver near the stadiums. There were a bunch of other people landing along with me and we were given a quick presentation. There was a guy from Mosaic present to answer any other questions - I didn't have any, but nice to have them around.
Finally I was called up to do the paperwork, asked a few questions (Ever been arrested, any kids you haven't told us about, ever been deported), verified and signed the COPR forms, got my passport stamped and gave them an address to send the PR Card to. All done after about 90 minutes (Including waiting time).
The CIC staff were really friendly and helpful. I'd say it's a good way to go (vs a flagpole trip) if you live in a city with a CIC office. Especially if, like me, you don't have a car...
Now it's time to celebrate...
Sep 25th 2013, 3:46 am
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Re: My landing experience at CIC Vancouver
Congratulations.
Sep 25th 2013, 4:21 am
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Re: My landing experience at CIC Vancouver
I just landed this afternoon and thought I'd put up a quick post - I know there are loads of these but mine is a little different as I landed at the CIC office in Vancouver (Having been living in Canada since 2010) rather than POE.
I called the CIC call centre after getting my COPR, they took my contact details and told me there'd be a one month wait for the appointment. They were good to their word and I had a phone call after about a month giving me a time and date the following week.
The CIC office is in downtown Vancouver near the stadiums. There were a bunch of other people landing along with me and we were given a quick presentation. There was a guy from Mosaic present to answer any other questions - I didn't have any, but nice to have them around.
Finally I was called up to do the paperwork, asked a few questions (Ever been arrested, any kids you haven't told us about, ever been deported), verified and signed the COPR forms, got my passport stamped and gave them an address to send the PR Card to. All done after about 90 minutes (Including waiting time).
The CIC staff were really friendly and helpful. I'd say it's a good way to go (vs a flagpole trip) if you live in a city with a CIC office. Especially if, like me, you don't have a car...
Now it's time to celebrate...
I called the CIC call centre after getting my COPR, they took my contact details and told me there'd be a one month wait for the appointment. They were good to their word and I had a phone call after about a month giving me a time and date the following week.
The CIC office is in downtown Vancouver near the stadiums. There were a bunch of other people landing along with me and we were given a quick presentation. There was a guy from Mosaic present to answer any other questions - I didn't have any, but nice to have them around.
Finally I was called up to do the paperwork, asked a few questions (Ever been arrested, any kids you haven't told us about, ever been deported), verified and signed the COPR forms, got my passport stamped and gave them an address to send the PR Card to. All done after about 90 minutes (Including waiting time).
The CIC staff were really friendly and helpful. I'd say it's a good way to go (vs a flagpole trip) if you live in a city with a CIC office. Especially if, like me, you don't have a car...
Now it's time to celebrate...
Congrats!
Sep 25th 2013, 7:28 am
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Re: My landing experience at CIC Vancouver
Congrats!!
Sep 25th 2013, 4:57 pm
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Sep 26th 2013, 6:22 am
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Re: My landing experience at CIC Vancouver
Lets dump all the Port of Entry stuff onto CBSA and we will make our offices by appointment only
Sep 26th 2013, 7:06 pm
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Re: My landing experience at CIC Vancouver
In reply to MRwindupbird, after you passport details were requested, how long was it until you had your decision made and COPR?
Sep 26th 2013, 7:17 pm
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Re: My landing experience at CIC Vancouver
I never had the passport request - they were satisfied with what I sent with the original application. I've posted my full time line before, if you go via my profile and search past posts you'll find it there.
Sep 26th 2013, 7:36 pm
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Re: My landing experience at CIC Vancouver
In defence of FL, although probably not needed, when we landed at Calgary airport a few years ago everyone including the CBSA lady we dealt with was extremely friendly and welcoming. I certainly have no complaints about my treatment by CBSA (or any other immigration related officials) so far.
