Going Through Customs
Lesson 2 of 12 in Your First 24 Hours in Canada · 25 minutes
Understand questions an immigration officer will ask, answer basic questions about yourself, and practice saying your name, country, and reason for coming to Canada.
What you'll learn
- Understand questions an immigration officer will ask
- Answer basic questions about yourself, your visit, and your plans
- Practice saying your name, country, and reason for coming to Canada
- Know what documents to show and when
From the transcript
You arrive at Toronto Pearson Airport and go through immigration and customs. An officer will ask you questions about your visit.
Officer Chen: Good evening. Passport, please.
Amira: Here is my passport.
Officer Chen: Thank you. What is the purpose of your visit to Canada?
Amira: I am a new permanent resident.
Officer Chen: Do you have your Confirmation of Permanent Residence?
Amira: Yes, here it is.
Officer Chen: Where will you be staying in Canada?
Amira: I am staying with my sister in Toronto.
Officer Chen: What is the address?
Amira: 200 Dundas Street, Toronto.
Officer Chen: How much money are you bringing into Canada?
Amira: About three thousand dollars.
Officer Chen: Do you have anything to…