How to get a visitors record?

[Cdnpr2017]

How do I do this? I am going to be driving to Canada on Monday and am curious to know what is involved in getting a visitors record.

Do I simply ask for one at the booth? Will I have to go inside to get one? Can I ask for one for a certain amount of time?!

I just heard of this for the first time today, so someone school me on this

 

[Jiro]

We got one upon landing at the airport. Explained our situation to the primary immigration officer and they sent us to secondary inspection. As a Canadian citizen, they prioritized us to the front of the line and the attending officer reviewed our documents (we had all the drafts and checklists prepared with supporting documents in hand). They printed up the pretty looking visitor record soon after.

I see from your other thread that you are an Outland applicant. I am not even sure if you need one. US citizens are given 6 months to stay and can reenter Canada at ease provided you carry your AOR and give an indication upon entry that you will not overstay.

Although I must say, this visitor record has been great. We were even able to apply for a driver's license with it.

 

[Cdnpr2017]

We got one upon landing at the airport. Explained our situation to the primary immigration officer and they sent us to secondary inspection. As a Canadian citizen, they prioritized us to the front of the line and the attending officer reviewed our documents (we had all the drafts and checklists prepared with supporting documents in hand). They printed up the pretty looking visitor record soon after.

I see from your other thread that you are an Outland applicant. I am not even sure if you need one. US citizens are given 6 months to stay and can reenter Canada at ease provided you carry your AOR and give an indication upon entry that you will not overstay.

Although I must say, this visitor record has been great. We were even able to apply for a driver's license with it.

Thanks for the reply! Like I said, I have not heard of this before so I am open to any information!

 

[canuck_in_uk]

Having a VR does not guarantee you re-entry to Canada anymore than not having one. Also, people generally don't ask for VRs, so if you do ask, it may draw more scrutiny.

 

[Cdnpr2017]

Having a VR does not guarantee you re-entry to Canada anymore than not having one. Also, people generally don't ask for VRs, so if you do ask, it may draw more scrutiny.

After reading around and googling visitor records I got the same impression! Thanks for the reply