CANADA VISA INTERVIEW

How to Pass the Canada Express Entry (PR) Interview

Get ready for your Canada Express Entry landing interview or border questioning. Practice English phrases and learn what officers ask new permanent residents.

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About the Process

Express Entry is a point-based system for skilled immigrants. While there is usually no formal interview during the application stage, you may undergo an interview upon landing in Canada to confirm your details and intent to settle.

Common Questions & Model Answers

Q: Are you bringing any goods to follow?

Yes, I have prepared a list of personal items and furniture that will be shipped next month.

Tip: Be honest and prepared with documentation.

Q: How much money are you bringing into Canada?

I am bringing fifteen thousand Canadian dollars in a bank draft and five hundred in cash.

Tip: State the exact amount and have proof ready.

Q: Have you ever been convicted of a crime?

No, I have never been convicted of any crime.

Tip: Answer confidently and truthfully.

Q: Has your marital status changed since your application was approved?

No, my marital status remains the same.

Tip: Be clear to avoid administrative delays.

Q: Do you have any dependents who are not traveling with you today?

No, all my dependents are traveling with me right now.

Tip: Clarify the status of your family members.

Q: Where do you plan to settle in Canada?

I plan to settle in Toronto, Ontario.

Tip: State your intended city and province.

Q: Do you have a job offer in Canada?

No, I do not have a job offer yet, but I have enough funds to support myself while I search for one.

Tip: If yes, state the employer; if no, mention your funds.

Q: Why did you choose this specific province to settle in?

Ontario has a strong technology sector, which aligns well with my background in software engineering.

Tip: Show you have researched your destination.

Q: Have you ever been refused a visa to another country?

No, I have never been refused a visa before.

Tip: Be honest; they can verify this information.

Q: Are you carrying more than ten thousand dollars in cash?

No, I am only carrying five hundred dollars in cash. The rest is in a bank draft.

Tip: Understand the difference between cash and drafts.

What the Interviewer Looks For

  • Confirmation of identity and information provided in the application
  • Proof of sufficient settlement funds
  • Confirmation of marital status and dependents
  • Intent to reside outside of Quebec (if applying via a non-Quebec program)
  • Declaration of goods and currency you are bringing into the country

Confidence & Delivery Tips

Full Mock Interview Script

OF
OfficerWelcome to Canada. May I see your passport and COPR?
YO
YouThank you. Here are my passport and my Confirmation of Permanent Residence.
OF
OfficerHas your marital status changed since you submitted your application?
YO
YouNo, it has not.
OF
OfficerHow much funds are you bringing into Canada today?
YO
YouI have a bank draft for fifteen thousand Canadian dollars and five hundred dollars in cash.
OF
OfficerWhere are you planning to live?
YO
YouI will be staying at a temporary Airbnb in Toronto while I look for a long-term apartment.
OF
OfficerDo you have any goods to follow?
YO
YouYes, I have a list of personal items that will be shipped next month.

Important Visa Vocabulary & Pronunciation

Word❌ Common Error✅ CorrectTip
Permanentper-mah-nentPUR-muh-nuntThree syllables, stress the first
Residentree-see-dentREZ-ih-duntThree syllables, stress the first
Dependentsdee-pen-dantsdih-PEN-duntsStress the middle syllable
Provincepro-vincePRAH-vinsTwo syllables, stress the first
Currencycur-ren-seeKUR-un-seeThree syllables, stress the first

Common Questions

What is a landing interview for Express Entry?
It is a brief interview with a border officer when you arrive in Canada to validate your PR status.
Do I need to show proof of funds at the border?
Yes, the officer will likely ask to see proof that you have the required settlement funds.
Can the officer revoke my PR status at the border?
Yes, if they find that you have lied on your application or your circumstances have changed drastically.

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