pre arrival services is mandatory?

[raymarization]

Hello...I'd like to ask if pre arrival services is a mandatory?..i received a pre arrival letter 3 times last december 2016.until now i don't have a passport request from the embassy..but i was registered to attend a pre arrival seminar on feb 15.is this the reason why they don't send me a passport request ?..is this really a mandatory?because if it not im not going to waste my money going there and take a plane and a hotel just for this 2days seminar..my paper is already 1yr on process.but nothing happens yet.

 

[Aquakitty]

Unfortunately I am pretty sure you can't leave the country without it, so you will need to attend.

From another thread where people had the same issue:

I have an update: Earlier this week i got a Passport request email after getting a few of those pre arrival emails. So hopefully it will happen to everyone here too soon!!!


http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/prearrival-service-before-arriving-canada-t458940.0.html


Again, not totally sure, but my understanding is you need to bring your stamped passport to the seminar, so I think you need to wait for the PPR. You can also try asking on the Manila thread.