What happens at the port of entry?

[tosinosho1992]

Do I need to show my money and all my documents at the port of entry? Can I buy a way one way ticket? what should I look forward to?

Thanks

 

[MissyIffy]

Not sure about the money thing - I think that is only when you apply for the visa initially. You can definitely buy a one way ticket if you hold a student visa for a 2/4 year program because you are considered a (temp.) resident. When I was a student (2003), at the port of entry, the officer pulled me aside and asked some questions. He then printed out my study permit, stapled it into my passport, and sent me on my way.

Goodluck!

 

[tosinosho1992]

@ MissyIffy

Thanks for your reply. If you don't mind, could you please tell me the kind of questions you were asked, and how long it took you to get cleared at the port of entry.

 

[MissyIffy]

Age, Height, Eye color, what I'm studying, where I'm studying, where I'm from, why did I choose Ottawa, etc. It was a very friendly, relaxed conversation.

 

[tosinosho1992]

Thanks a lot. Much obliged.

 

[sagarthegame]

Age, Height, Eye color, what I'm studying, where I'm studying, where I'm from, why did I choose Ottawa, etc. It was a very friendly, relaxed conversation.

Thanks! But why do they ask eye color and height?! LOL.. the others r understandable

 

[Punjab_rocks]

thanks for information!

 

[MissyIffy]

Thanks! But why do they ask eye color and height?! LOL.. the others r understandable

Either because they are putting that info into their database OR because they are double checking the info they already have. Either way, the officer was very nice and I felt comfortable the whole time.