Immigration Forum / Canada / October 2003

Hi:

I am an Indian national currently working in the UAE.  I am landing
Canada on 3 Nov 2003 on a valid immigrant visa.   I wish to travel to
the USA on 4 Nov 2003 to write the CPA examination and return to
Canada on 7 Nov 2003.  I have a valid visit visa to USA.

My immigrant visa to Canada expires 14 Nov 2003.  But, on the visa
(Category IM-1), it shows the number of entries permitted as one.
Also I understand that I will get my Canadian permanent residence card
only two or three months after landing Canada.  Under the
circumstances, can I land Canada on 3 Nov 2003 and go to the USA on 4
Nov 2003 to write the CPA exam and return to Canada on 7 Nov 2003?

Once I land Canada, how long does it take to get my IMM 1000 document
as proof of permanent resident status? - I understand that I can
return to Canada if I can show the IMM 1000.

Ajith Ramadasan