I am in Canada on a work permit and have recently received my Immigrant visa. I do NOT have a US visa and don't like the idea of waiting for the same for 2 months. That process has some uncertainty too. I do not like the idea of getting a visa denied stamp from the US authorities.
Can someone tell me if CIC will allow me to go to the border, say Niagara, and take a U turn back into Canada to complete the Landing formality?
Many thanks.
Quote:Yes, that is quite common.
Orginally posted by TellaPilli
Can someone tell me if CIC will allow me to go to the border, say Niagara, and take a U turn back into Canada to complete the Landing formality?
Many thanks.
What you need to do is drive past the Canadian outpost and turn back before you reach the US immigration checkpoint.
There is a small section of the road there that is between the Canadian and US points and is like neutral territory - you can make a U-turn there.
If someone asks you what you are doing, tell them you are "landing" - in your car
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I completed this procedure at Peace Bridge, Fort Erie. Near the Canada border there is a lane marked "Return to Canada". I guess that's the DMZ or "no man's" land between Canada and USA. Took a U-Turn there and informed the officer in the booth that I've landed - by car! He wrote "Landing" on a form and asked me to go to the Immigration/Customs office on the Canadian side.
The officer inside took not more than 5 minutes to process each passport. Very efficient, very polite. Noted my address and inquired about funds. Informed me that the PR Card will arrive within 4 weeks. At the end he welcomed us to Canada. The entire process took less than 30 mins.
Many thanks to the forum and Administrators of the forum!! 
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Posted on: 17-12-04 00:57:38
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Hey there, Congrats on your landing..!
Would you mid shedding some light on how you managed to convert your wrkpermit to Pr..?
I am on a PG work permit, and want to extend it.. and later get a Pr.. What do you think is the best way to do it. I can get sponsorship from my work place easily.
Thanks..
There is no conversion of any sort. The PR processing and WP application were totally independent of each other although I did mention in my WP application that I have applied for PR (and mentioned the PR File Number).
As per extension, I am not really qualified to advise. I think employer sponsorship and HRDC clearance play major roles.
Best Wishes.
