Travelling to Canada on tourist Visa after Losing PR card

[Samfswquery]

Hi All ,
Seeking your expert advise.
I got my PR card back in June 2016.I came out of Canada afterwards.I lost my PR card recently ,Is it possible if I apply for a tourist Visa and go collect a PR card after entering in Canada ,Do not want to get involve in PRTD process.

Regards,
Samrat

 

[Bs65]

Simple answer NO you cannot apply as a PR for a visitor visa you will need either a PRTD or enter via the US land border

 

[scylla]

Agreed with the above. You cannot apply for a tourist visa as a PR - the application will be refused. The only way you can apply for a tourist visa is if you officially renounce your PR status first. If you don't want to renounce your PR status, then as said above your options are the PRTD or to fly to the US and enter Canada via land.

 

[Samfswquery]

Simple answer NO you cannot apply as a PR for a visitor visa you will need either a PRTD or enter via the US land border

What do you mean by US land border ,how can I trav

 

[Samfswquery]

What is the condition to travel through US land border.
Thanks

 

[scylla]

What is the condition to travel through US land border.
Thanks

First of all, you will need to obtain a US tourist visa so that you can enter the US. You will then need to fly to the US and enter Canada through a land border using a private vehicle. Private vehicle means that you can rent a car or a friend can come and pick you up - in some places you can even cross on foot. However you cannot use a commercial means of transit such as a bus or taxi. You need to have your COPR with you when entering Canada.

 

[Samfswquery]

First of all, you will need to obtain a US tourist visa so that you can enter the US. You will then need to fly to the US and enter Canada through a land border using a private vehicle. Private vehicle means that you can rent a car or a friend can come and pick you up - in some places you can even cross on foot. However you cannot use a commercial means of transit such as a bus or taxi. You need to have your COPR with you when entering Canada.

But I already did my landing and collected Sin as well ,and my COPR is already been filled by an Immigration officer last time.How can I use

 

[jatt-going-canada]

But I already did my landing and collected Sin as well ,and my COPR is already been filled by an Immigration officer last time.How can I use

Two options:
Apply for PRTD at the closest visa office
or get a visitor visa for US and then come to Canada through land border with COPR in your hand

If you're not in a hurry, then just apply for PRTD.

 

[Samfswquery]

Two options:
Apply for PRTD at the closest visa office
or get a visitor visa for US and then come to Canada through land border with COPR in your hand

If you're not in a hurry, then just apply for PRTD.

I would like to come through Land from US but like I already asked above ,My COPR is already filled by an Immigration officer when I landed back in 2016 ,Wont they be asking me ?

 

[Samfswquery]

The question such as where is my PR card ? Why am I entering through US by border ? Where and Why was I missing for 2 years ,
Apart from that I have 2 passports now ,one old one for which I got PR and the freshly renewed one.

 

[Bs65]

First I assume that you have reported already that your PR card has been lost given that could be a question CBSA asks anyone who does not have a PR card at the border.

Given you landed in 2016 you are still well within the residency obligation so not an issue to CBSA.

Your COPR at the land border even if already a landed PR just shows CBSA you are a landed immigrant.

If you still have your old passport then good idea to carry that as well as your new one plus your COPR.

Honestly though if you have time just fill out a PRTD application which given you are still able to meet the RO should be approved without any issue. Just report your card as lost though given anyone could have found it and use in any fraud in your name.

As to answering why entering through US border simple answer is you lost your card ( which you have by then hopefully reported) and could not wait to get a PRTD.

Always with CBSA answer questions honestly but do not volunteer extra information.

 

[Samfswquery]

First I assume that you have reported already that your PR card has been lost given that could be a question CBSA asks anyone who does not have a PR card at the border.

Given you landed in 2016 you are still well within the residency obligation so not an issue to CBSA.

Your COPR at the land border even if already a landed PR just shows CBSA you are a landed immigrant.

If you still have your old passport then good idea to carry that as well as your new one plus your COPR.

Honestly though if you have time just fill out a PRTD application which given you are still able to meet the RO should be approved without any issue. Just report your card as lost though given anyone could have found it and use in any fraud in your name.

As to answering why entering through US border simple answer is you lost your card ( which you have by then hopefully reported) and could not wait to get a PRTD.

Always with CBSA answer questions honestly but do not volunteer extra information.

Thanks ,I have recently written an email to Delhi Immigration regarding lost PR ,Do I have to do anything else to report it ?
No reply from them as of now (Just 3 days so far).