After you arrive in Canada, you will go through a two-step screening interview process. If all your documents are organized and in order, these interviews should be completed promptly.

In your first interview, a CBSA officer will:
- Welcome you
- Request to review your visa and travel documents
- Verify that you and any accompanying family members possess the necessary travel documents
- Inquire about your health
- Pose questions similar to those found on the immigrant application form, including:
- Are you traveling with your family?
- Have you been convicted of a serious offense in your home country?
- What is your intended duration of stay in Canada?
- How much funds do you have in your possession?
- Are you in good health?
- Have you previously been to Canada? Were you subjected to departure requirements?

Subsequent to the initial interview, you will encounter another CBSA officer. This officer will examine the items you have brought with you. In certain entry points, you might interact with the same officer twice.

During the second interview, you will be asked to declare the belongings you are bringing with you into Canada. The officer will ask to see your declaration card. It is important to inform the officer that you have arrived in Canada for immigration purposes. At this point, the officer may guide you to a separate area for customs processes.

You will need to provide the officer with a detailed inventory of the items you are carrying and a separate list of items that will arrive later. The officer will review both lists with you and may ask questions about specific items. There might also be a luggage inspection.

Be prepared to respond to these inquiries:
- What items are you bringing with you to Canada?
- Are there any live animals or plants in your possession?
- Do you possess firearms, ammunition, or fireworks?
- Are you carrying any meat or dairy products?
- Do you have any fresh fruits or vegetables?
- Are there any items from endangered species in your possession?

It is crucial to provide accurate and truthful responses during the interview. Providing false information is a serious offense and may lead to being denied entry to Canada.

If you have prepared well and have no restricted items, the process will proceed quickly. Assuming there are no problems, the officer will endorse your Confirmation of Permanent Residence and give you authorization to enter Canada as a permanent resident.