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Is Port of Entry mentioned at Copr?
It is perfectly fine, you have to clear to the border officer that you meet why you chose to do so. Nothing stops you they will just have to mention in the COPR the actual entry port.
Can I move to another province after Copr?
When you become a Permanent Resident of Canada, you get almost all the rights that a Canadian citizen enjoys. These rights basically mean that you are allowed to move from your intended city & province of landing (as stated in the CoPR) to another province.
Is Copr same as PR?
COPR. The Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR) is actually your one-time entry visa but remember that it is not permanent residency assigned to you by Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) or the Canadian government. Thus you will lose your Canadian visa status.
Can I change jobs after Copr?
You have to wait until you are officially a PR before you can switch employers. You are on a closed work permit right now. A COPR does not allow you to work for any employer. That’s only possible once you have completed landing formalities and are officially a PR.
Can I move to Quebec after Copr?
Yes, you can. As a permanent resident, you have the right to live, work or study anywhere in Canada. However, if you became a permanent resident through the Provincial Nominee Program, the province that nominated you has chosen you to bring skills to their province.
Can Canadian PR holders work in Quebec?
Yes, a Canadian PR holder can live, work and study in Montreal as any normal Canadian citizen would do. Once you are in Canada, you can live, stay and work anywhere in Canada without any restrictions.
How long does it take to get PR card after Copr?
Generally, it takes about 45 days to process PR cards for new permanent residents once IRCC receives a complete application package from individuals who have fulfilled their residency requirements. Applications for renewed PR Cards generally take 104 days.
How long is Canada Copr valid?
one year
A CoPR is usually valid for up to one year and is tied to the expiry of your medical exam, visa sticker, and passport. Normally, newcomers to Canada need to use their CoPR before it expires. Depending on which country you arrive from, you may also require a permanent resident visa as part of your application.
Do I need to inform IRCC of change?
Job change is not among necessary changes that IRCC asks you to inform them about.
Where is the destination province for PR application?
When I applied for my PR, it was based on a Job Offer/LMIA from an employer based in Vancouver, BC and hence on my CoPR the destination province is mentioned as BC and the destination city as Vancouver. Now I have another better job in Toronto, Ontario.
How long does it take to get PR card in Canada?
According to IRCC, you need to provide a Canadian address within 180 days of arriving in order to receive your PR card at that address. 3. How many hours do I need between connecting flights at the port of entry, to allow for document processing / interview etc by immigrant officials?
What is the destination mentioned in Copr?
The destination mentioned in CoPR is Regina. Our PR was processed through Saskatchewan PNP Nomination. 1. When I travel to Canada, can my final destination be elsewhere (outside Saskatchewan) like in Manitoba?
Can I land anywhere in Canada if I have no province?
Generally, as long as you have not been selected based on a provincial nominee program and you have not signed an agreement to settle in a particular province, according to the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) Call Centre , you should be okay to land anywhere.