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I just received my PPR and ready to send my passport. However, I still have a few questions in mind.
1. How long does it take to receive the Maple Card after landing?
2. How much money do I have to show to the immigration office at the port of entry?
3. Do I have to wait in Canada before receive the Maple Card, may I leave the country shortly after landing and have the card send to my friend?
4. How long can I stay outside Canada without any conflict to the PR status?
Okay, in case someone may interested, here is my timeline.
2001-10 Application Number Received
2003-10 Medical and Additional Document Required
2004-10 Interview in LA & Medical Required
2004-11 Medical Done
2005-5 PPR received
Thank you.
[28-05-2005,12:44]
[**.93.82.92]
Eric |
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(in reply to: A few questions before landing.)
1. How long does it take to receive the Maple Card after landing?
A: It can take up to 30 days to receive your PR card but it can come sooner. In my husbands case, he got in 3 weeks after he landed
2. How much money do I have to show to the immigration office at the port of entry?
A: If you are a skilled worker, you need to show $10,000 when landing. If you are being sponsored, the funds are not required.
3. Do I have to wait in Canada before receive the Maple Card, may I leave the country shortly after landing and have the card send to my friend?
A: You have to provide a Canadian address to immigration when landing. This is where you PR card will be mailed. If you leave the country before receiving the card, your friend can mail it to you. You will need the PR card in order to return to Canada again. Permanent residents returning to Canada by airplane, boat, train or bus must show their PR card to carrier personnel when boarding to prove their permanent resident status in Canada.
4. How long can I stay outside Canada without any conflict to the PR status?
A: You can stay outside Canada for max 3 years. Once you have landed and are a permanent resident, you have to spend 2 years out of the next 5 years in Canada in order to maintain your PR status.
Hope these answers help!
[28-05-2005,17:46]
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starchief |
(in reply to: A few questions before landing.)
Hi Starchief:
THanks for the info. DO you think I should carry this money in ash or travellers cheque?? Can I not have it in CAD dollar deposit outside canada??
Pls advise.
THanks.
[28-05-2005,23:48]
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HC |
(in reply to: A few questions before landing.)
Hi,
I found this information at CIC´s website for you:
You must show that you have enough money to support yourself and your dependants after you arrive in Canada. You cannot borrow this money from another person. You must be able to use this money to support your family.
The amount of money that you need to have to support your family is determined by the size of your family.
Number of Funds Required
Family (in Canadian dollars)
Members
1 $9,897
2 $12,372
3 $15,387
4 $18,626
5 $20,821
6 $23,015
7 or more $25,210
You do not have to show that you have these funds if you have arranged employment in Canada.
Disclosure of funds:
If you are carrying more than CDN $10,000, tell a Canadian official when you arrive in Canada. If you do not tell an official you may be fined or put in prison. These funds could be in the form of:
- cash;
- securities in bearer form (for example: stocks, bonds, debentures, treasury bills); or
- negotiable instruments in bearer form (for example: bankers? drafts, cheques, travellers? cheques, money orders.)
I am not sure about having it in CAD dollar deposit outside Canada. However, I did find two other threads on this forum that might give you a bit more insight. The links are as follows:
http://www.canada-city.ca/canada-immigration/posting.php?messageid=5829
http://www.canada-city.ca/canada-immigration/posting.php?messageid=5794
I hope this helps you out a bit!
[29-05-2005,07:28]
[**.238.204.212]
starchief |
(in reply to: A few questions before landing.)
I would say carry the damn money on you. Get cash, cashier´s checks and so on....
[29-05-2005,13:28]
[***.202.139.102]
anon |
(in reply to: A few questions before landing.)
If it is your own money then carry it in TC.
If it is borrowed and stuff still pretend its your own and carry it in TC form... I think TC is much safer.
[29-05-2005,15:31]
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- Harshal Soni - |
Immigration status (in reply to: A few questions before landing.)
Hi, I am living in kenya now but was in canada for four years, left canada in 2008 september, before leaving canada, I had already received citizenship papers but did not go for the citizenship exams and left canada for kenya. My question is, can I get my citizenship back or do i have to apply for PR status and citizenship again. Pls help
[05-08-2010,07:56]
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Sabina Mughal |
proof of fund (in reply to: A few questions before landing.)
I would like to know if I can carry treasury bills or stocks or bonds in Indian Rupees as proof of fund while landing
[24-05-2011,14:21]
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Vidhu |
(in reply to: A few questions before landing.)
Once you are in Canada, can you cash in your treasury bills to pay your rent and buy groceries? If the answer is no - then your funds are useless in Canada.
[24-05-2011,14:53]
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Sharon |
Immigration (in reply to: A few questions before landing.)
I am Iraqi citizen and I lived in Amman-Jordan from 2004 and I prisoned in Syria 4years from 28/12/2006 till 5/1/2011 because of my cooperation with the US troops and I worked as a contractor, my family consist from 6 person, me and wife, and four children all of them more than 18years old.I have about 100,000.00 Us dollars and I am interest in farming and animal growth, I made many feasible study for that. also I am Mechanical engineer from 1981 and my wife had university degree in history, I want to immigrate to CANADA and get the nationality with my family, would you help me to do that thank you and awaiting your kindly replay
[13-06-2011,04:57]
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SALEEM DAWOOD FARHAN |
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