Landing

• As per IRCC, the term landing refers to the final interview with a federal immigration officer at either a port of entry or a local IRCC office within Canada, during which an applicant becomes a permanent resident. This happens when the person signs the Confirmation of Permanent Residence.
• If a nominee is already in Canada, in most cases, permanent residence status can be confirmed virtually. Once a nominee becomes a permanent resident, an Electronic Confirmation of Permanent Residence (e-COPR) will be available for their viewing in the federal Permanent Residence Portal.

Upon receiving the Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR) or an Electronic Confirmation of Permanent Residence (eCOPR) document, the nominee is required to notify OIM. The nominee can contact their designated IPDO directly, or contact OIM at pnp@gov.nl.ca. Nominees may receive confirmation from IRCC of their permanent residence from within Canada or outside Canada.

22.1 Nominees residing in Canada at time of permanent residence approval

PROCEDURES:

1. The nominee will receive an eCOPR or signed COPR by IRCC if an interview was completed.
2. Nominee will contact their designated IPDO or contact OIM at pnp@gov.nl.ca to inform of this application status update.
3. Depending on whether the designated IPDO or the general email is contracted, the applicable OIM staff will request a copy of the eCOPR or signed COPR and the nominee’s current address.
4. OIM staff will provide resources to the newly landed permanent resident, including:

• • Understanding permanent resident status in Canada;
  • Association for New Canadians (ANC)
  • Applying for a new Social Insurance Number (SIN);
  • Extending provincial health care coverage, Medical Care Plan (MCP); and,
  • Details on enrolling children in school, if applicable.

5. OIM staff will update the client file, as follows:

• • The PR application status in online portal will be updated to “landed”;
  • The address on file will be updated (if necessary); and,
  • The CoPR will be uploaded to file,

6. Newly landed permanent resident can apply for their permanent resident card.

22.2 Nominees residing outside Canada at time of permanent residence approval

PROCEDURES:

1. The nominee will receive their COPR while outside Canada
2. The nominee will contact their designated IPDO or contact OIM at pnp@gov.nl.ca to inform of this application status update.
3. Depending on whether the designated IPDO or general email is contracted, the applicable OIM staff will request a copy of the COPR and an update on the nominee’s visa application, authorizing the nominee to travel to Canada.
4. OIM staff will update the client file as follows:

• • The permanent residency application status in online portal will be updated to “approved”.

5. OIM staff will request the nominee contact OIM again upon arrival in Canada with the following information and documents:

• • Signed Confirmation of Permanent Residence document;
  • Newfoundland and Labrador address;
  • Canadian phone number;
  • Employment start date

6. OIM staff will provide resources to the nominee:

• • Understanding permanent resident status in Canada
  • Association for New Canadians (ANC)
  • Applying for a Social Insurance Number (SIN)
  • Applying for provincial health care coverage, Medical Care Plan (MCP)
  • Federal pre-arrival services; and,
  • Details on enrolling children in school, if applicable.

7. The nominee will arrive in Canada, land as a permanent resident and contact OIM via their designated IPDO or via email at pnp@gov.nl.ca. Upon being contracted by the nominee, OIM staff will update the client file in the online portal, as follows:

• •  The permanent residency application status in online portal will be updated to “landed”;
  • The address on file will be updated;
  • The phone number on file will be updated to provide Canadian contact details; and,
  • The signed COPR will be uploaded to file.