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What to Expect If Your Express Entry Application is Approved

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Candidates with an approved Express Entry Application are informed of their approved profile through their account with a COPR (Confirmation of Permanent Residence) and are provided with a permanent resident visa (if required by your country).

The COPR entails your personal information with your photograph. You need to carefully check it to validate its information as it must show the same as on your travel document. In case of any error, connect with the authorities through your account. Also, since it cannot be extended thus, it must be used before its expiration.

Candidates Residing in Canada

For the candidates who are already living in Canada, IRCC usually confirms permanent resident status through a secure online Permanent Residence Portal, without in-person interviews in most cases. Applicants should wait for IRCC to contact them through the email or phone number provided in their application. IRCC may ask them to confirm their email address, confirm that they are physically in Canada, provide a Canadian address, and submit a photo for their first PR card. Once confirmed, an electronic Confirmation of Permanent Residence (e-COPR) is made available in the portal.

Candidates Living Outside Canada

These candidates can utilize free pre-arrival services or read more about living in Canada. Upon arrival, they must carry a valid passport, COPR, permanent resident visa if required, and proof of funds to support themselves and their family. ArriveCAN is not mandatory for entry as a permanent resident, but travellers flying into Canada may use Advance Declaration through ArriveCAN to submit their customs and immigration declaration before arrival, where available.

CBSA

On arrival, one meets with the CBSA (Canada Border Services Agency) officer who checks the validity of the documents and other information to ensure that the approved person is being entered into the country.

Canadian immigration authorities will not allow a candidate with false information, who doesn’t meet the eligibility criteria.

Once the CBSA is satisfied with the documents and admissibility requirements, the officer allows the candidate to enter Canada as a permanent resident. They will also ask for a Canadian mailing address where the permanent resident card is to be mailed. In case you change your address within 180 days of arrival, then must update the same in the form.

Funds Disclosure

Upon arrival, a candidate may carry CAD 10,000 or more, but any currency or monetary instruments valued at CAD 10,000 or more must be declared to CBSA. There are no restrictions on carrying CAD 10,000 or more into or out of Canada as long as it is declared. If the amount is not declared, it may be seized and penalties may apply.

Policy Verification

  • IRCC confirms that approved Express Entry applicants receive a COPR and, if required, a permanent resident visa.
  • IRCC states that in-Canada permanent residence confirmation is usually completed through a secure online PR Portal without in-person interviews in most cases, and applicants receive an e-COPR through the portal.
  • CBSA states that travellers must declare currency or monetary instruments valued at CAD 10,000 or more. It is not illegal to carry CAD 10,000 or more if declared.
  • CBSA describes Advance Declaration through ArriveCAN as an optional pre-arrival customs and immigration declaration tool for eligible travellers, not a mandatory PR landing requirement.

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