The entry of new immigrants needs serious preparation. After confirming their qualifications, they also need to understand the basic requirements and process of entry.
Today, here is the immigration process and precautions.
1. Fill out the Customs declaration form on the plane. The whole family can fill out one copy.
Before the plane lands, the crew will report the ground weather and temperature, and prepare appropriate clothing.
2. After the plane stops, pack your carry-on luggage and follow the crowd into the airport lobby in order.
(1) Upon disembarking from the plane in Vancouver, you will be greeted by CANN (New Immigrant Community Accommodation and Airport Reception), who will be able to provide multilingual services to facilitate entry to the new Canada immigration screening channel;
(2) After showing your passport and immigration visa, you will be told to line up at the new immigration control station on the right for inspection;
(3) In the new immigration inspection office, the Canadian immigration officer verifies the identity, the whole process is 5-10 minutes, long 30 to 60 minutes.
If you do not understand the immigration officer’s questions, you can ask for Chinese (Cantonese or Mandarin) translator help;
“Have you ever been to Canada before?”, “have you ever had a criminal record?” and “have there been any changes in your marriage or children?”
When asked “How much money do you have with you”, you should answer truthfully according to the amount in item 8 of the application form (usually not checked on the spot);
When asked “whether there is a follow-up consignment of goods”, should be truthful answer;
(4) After verifying their identity, the immigration officer will ask each person to sign their own immigration papers.
Signature in pinyin, first name first surname last, accompanying children by the principal applicant on behalf of the signature.
After that, the immigration officer will stamp the passport with an immigration stamp and hand over the resettlement information kit, such as the application for a social security card, in person for safekeeping.
4. Claim your baggage and remove your checked baggage from the baggage carousel of the relevant airline and place it on a cart.
5. Customs inspection.
Carry all checked baggage and hand-held belongings, and present your passport, immigration visa and customs declaration form to the customs inspectors for inspection.
Prepare two lists, one for carry-on items, the other for items to be shipped later, luggage and.
Articles are not generally opened for inspection; only X-rays and dogs are usually examined for drug protection.
6. If you need to transfer, leave the quarantine area, enter the airport lobby and check in your luggage for Toronto (or elsewhere).
7. When you arrive at your destination, be careful when leaving the airport. If your friends or relatives who pick you up at the airport do not arrive, do not panic, wait patiently, and do not ask strangers to help you watch your luggage if you want to call a public phone.
Always carry a bag with valuables such as documents and money.
It’s also best to exchange small amounts of Canadian currency at the airport.
Note: Because Chinese immigrants may like to take large amounts of cash abroad, some criminal groups specifically target this crime. There have been several incidents of Chinese immigrants having their valuables stolen at Vancouver Airport.
So the funds are best carried to Canada by bank wire transfer or purchase draft.
There are two types of entry visas for Malaysia: tourist and business visas issued directly by Malaysia’s overseas representative offices, which are collectively referred to as enquiry free visas;
Special visas for work and study shall be approved by the General Bureau of Immigration and issued by overseas agencies. They are collectively referred to as enquiry visas.
Entry visas are usually valid for 3 months, but have no stay period.
There are three types of visas: 1. Single-entry visa: issued to foreigners for tourist or business purposes;
2. Multiple entry visa: issued to foreigners for business or official purposes and valid for a period of 3 to 12 months;
3. Transit visa: Foreigners who are issued for the purpose of transit but do not leave the airport to change planes or take the same flight are exempt from the transit visa.
Malaysian Entry Permit An Entry permit is issued by the Immigration Authority or General Immigration Department at the port of entry.
Regardless of whether an entry visa has been obtained, all prospective aliens must obtain an entry permit at the port of entry before entering the country.
Travel and Business Entry permits can be applied for upon arrival;
Special entry permits for work and study must be applied for at the same time as the entry visa before the port of arrival.
There are two main types of immigration permits: short term permits (travel permits, business permits, temporary employment permits and specialist permits) and long term permits (work permits, dependent study permits).
1. VISITPASS: issued to inbound tourists or family visitors with stays ranging from 14 days to 3 months, depending on the country. Chinese tourists can usually get a 14-day stay.
Under special circumstances, such as visiting a Malaysian spouse, a stay of up to 6 months may be applied for.
2. Business Visit Pass [VISITPASS] : issued to visitors for business activities, news coverage and sports competitions. The stay period varies from 1 to 3 months depending on the country.
3. Temporary Employment Permit [VISITPASS] : issued to foreign workers in low-skilled industries such as planting, construction, manufacturing, service and domestic workers. The stay period is from 3 to 6 months, which can be extended upon expiry.
4. Expert Permit [VISITPASS] : issued to professional and technical personnel who carry out contracts of less than 1 year, such as artistic performances, film production, scientific research, lectures, equipment installation or religious activities.
5. Work Permit: issued to professional and technical personnel who come to Malaysia to perform the contract for a period of more than two years;
The duration of stay is 2 to 3 years, which may be extended upon expiration;
Before applying for such a work permit for foreigners, the company concerned in Malaysia must obtain the approval of the competent department of the relevant Malaysian government or the Aliens Commission;
Malaysia has stipulated that companies with foreign investment of more than $2 million can hire five foreigners for a long time and can serve as senior executives of the company.
Companies with foreign capital of less than 2 million US dollars may employ a number of foreigners at their discretion, among which the service life of senior executives shall not exceed 10 years, and that of general technical staff shall not exceed 5 years, in order to encourage companies to cultivate domestic talents.
6. Parental Permit: Issued to the foreign spouse and children of those who have obtained the work Permit.
The duration of stay is the same as that of the employed person.
7. Study Permit: It is issued to students studying in the relevant institutions in Malaysia. The stay period is usually 6 to 12 months and may be extended after the period.
