Well....today I now sit. Waiting for my connecting flight to Calgary after a sucessful landing at Vancouver International Airport.
When I got off the plane at YVR, and after a long walk, I was sent to a special door just for new immigrants. There I was directed to a nice lady who looked over my documents, told me where to go next, and gave me helpful informationm for after I get to my new home like applying for a SIN, ect) - which I will apply for tomorrow since i will be in Calgary for Xmas shopping
Then I was called to an officer who asked me the usual questions (been to Canada before?, and so on). He strck my Visa on the passport, signed in the appropriate places, he gave me a copy of the COPR, and he told me the PR card is now coming in 45 days to 60 days.
Then I picked up my baggage and went to the CBSA people who looked over my goods lists, and sent me on my way.
The only drawback: YVR is a zoo!. Lots of people this time of year. With the olympics coming in February, its going to get worse.
So now I write to you all and say, thanks for all the information and good luck to those who come after me.
The key: When you get to the great hall for immigration at vanvouer airport, you turn left instead of right to the CBSA kiosks. Keep going left until you see a sign that says 'new immigrants" - and just follow the signs.
Later all
When I got off the plane at YVR, and after a long walk, I was sent to a special door just for new immigrants. There I was directed to a nice lady who looked over my documents, told me where to go next, and gave me helpful informationm for after I get to my new home like applying for a SIN, ect) - which I will apply for tomorrow since i will be in Calgary for Xmas shopping
Then I was called to an officer who asked me the usual questions (been to Canada before?, and so on). He strck my Visa on the passport, signed in the appropriate places, he gave me a copy of the COPR, and he told me the PR card is now coming in 45 days to 60 days.
Then I picked up my baggage and went to the CBSA people who looked over my goods lists, and sent me on my way.
The only drawback: YVR is a zoo!. Lots of people this time of year. With the olympics coming in February, its going to get worse.
So now I write to you all and say, thanks for all the information and good luck to those who come after me.
The key: When you get to the great hall for immigration at vanvouer airport, you turn left instead of right to the CBSA kiosks. Keep going left until you see a sign that says 'new immigrants" - and just follow the signs.
Later all
