Hi folks. I received my PR portal credentials + submitted my photo, declared I am currently in Canada, and confirmed my address today. I am now waiting for my eCOPR & PR card.
I have international travel booked to Europe from June 11 to June 28. Flying in and out. Was planning to re-enter using my current temporary work permit, but chances are that I will be confirmed for eCOPR just before my trip or when abroad. And becoming a PR while abroad would make my current work permit invalid. Since my trip is in two weeks, there is close to no chance I’d receive my PR card before I take off.
Has anyone had a similar experience? Would love to hear how you handled the situation.
An officer at IRCC advised me to apply for a PR travel permit when abroad, but these things take way more time than my short trip would allow. I have also heard that I could potentially fly into the US and cross the border in a private vehicle with just the eCOPR in my pocket. Is this true?
My timeline:
CEC, EE, inland
AOR - July 30, 2021
Portal invitation - May 25, 2022
Portal credentials - May 27, 2022
Photo, etc. submitted - May 27, 2022
eCOPR received - ?
PR card received - ?
I have international travel booked to Europe from June 11 to June 28. Flying in and out. Was planning to re-enter using my current temporary work permit, but chances are that I will be confirmed for eCOPR just before my trip or when abroad. And becoming a PR while abroad would make my current work permit invalid. Since my trip is in two weeks, there is close to no chance I’d receive my PR card before I take off.
Has anyone had a similar experience? Would love to hear how you handled the situation.
An officer at IRCC advised me to apply for a PR travel permit when abroad, but these things take way more time than my short trip would allow. I have also heard that I could potentially fly into the US and cross the border in a private vehicle with just the eCOPR in my pocket. Is this true?
My timeline:
CEC, EE, inland
AOR - July 30, 2021
Portal invitation - May 25, 2022
Portal credentials - May 27, 2022
Photo, etc. submitted - May 27, 2022
eCOPR received - ?
PR card received - ?