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Refugee Travel Document - Questions and Answers

canuck78

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Jun 18, 2017
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why 5 years unlikely? For renewals and for people who have PR already its usually 5 years renewal.
Was under the impression that 2 years was the standard. There also have been changes when it comes to residency requirements, document lengths, etc. due to covid.
 

Calgary21

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Jul 4, 2014
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Hi everyone, hope you guys doing great, I have a quick question for those who got 5 yyears RTD with PR Card , so do we need to send Original PR Card with RTD renewal Application ?
Thank you
 

Besttee

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Nov 8, 2020
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Can I get 5years with CoPR ? Do I need guarantor to sign again for renewal? What are the sections that I need other people to sign for me? Has anyone received their RTD recently? How long does the process takes?
 

Ratmir

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Jun 9, 2017
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Can I get 5years with CoPR ? Do I need guarantor to sign again for renewal? What are the sections that I need other people to sign for me? Has anyone received their RTD recently? How long does the process takes?
Hello there, recently I have submitted with Corp but I only got 2 years RTD. about the RTD application, you are going to do the same process how you did it before. guarantor, 2 friends info, all things again repeating,
but as offices are closed you if you need emergency one, you should write web form and explain your situation then they will contact you though EPost and will explain how and what.
or you can send your RTD and when offices will resume your application will be in process,. good luck
 
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Ryan4

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Hello there, recently I have submitted with Corp but I only got 2 years RTD. about the RTD application, you are going to do the same process how you did it before. guarantor, 2 friends info, all things again repeating,
but as offices are closed you if you need emergency one, you should write web form and explain your situation then they will contact you though EPost and will explain how and what.
or you can send your RTD and when offices will resume your application will be in process,. good luck
Did you apply urgently or regularly? And how long, roughly, did it take you since you submitted until you received it?
 

NewinKit

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Apr 4, 2019
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How many months can I stay outside of Canada as a protected person!l? Not visiting my home country for sure but i want to spend time with my spouse, and also dont want to comprimise my status.
 

canuck78

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Jun 18, 2017
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How many months can I stay outside of Canada as a protected person!l? Not visiting my home country for sure but i want to spend time with my spouse, and also dont want to comprimise my status.
Would strongly discourage anyone from leaving Canada at this time because people may get stuck abroad for many months and Canada is likely to tighten it's borders even more including the US. If you are receiving any type of support from the government that will limit how long you can leave Canada. In general you should be trying to establish your life in Canada, find employment, etc. so you are ready to support your family when they arrive in Canada. Your access to healthcare may be affected if you don't meet the residency obligations for healthcare in your province and you could be asked to pay back any services you have received. The country you want to visit often limits how long you can stay. In general there isn't a firm rule but the intention is for people to start integrating into the workforce, learning English/French if they don't know either language, etc. and in general contributing to the country that has given you protection. Leaving as soon as you get approval or spending a lot of time abroad will get some negative feedback from many CBSA agents and you will likely be questioned about the amount of time abroad and whether you may have returned to your home country especially if there is a land border nearby. I does look like you already spent December and January abroad.
 

skmcanada

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Apr 30, 2021
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Hi guys,

I am a protected person and want to apply for RTD can you please guide me after form completion what steps i need to do to get one for URGENT travel.

I HAVE FEW QUESTIONS AS FOLLOWS:


1) How can i pay fee online?

2) Some member wrote to send webform as explanation (How i can do that) how i can find the form and where to send?

3) If i send the RTD application as normal how long will it take to process now a days?

4) if Guarantor signed NOD still i need to send original NOD?

Please respond, Thanks for the help.

SKM
 

NewinKit

Star Member
Apr 4, 2019
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Would strongly discourage anyone from leaving Canada at this time because people may get stuck abroad for many months and Canada is likely to tighten it's borders even more including the US. If you are receiving any type of support from the government that will limit how long you can leave Canada. In general you should be trying to establish your life in Canada, find employment, etc. so you are ready to support your family when they arrive in Canada. Your access to healthcare may be affected if you don't meet the residency obligations for healthcare in your province and you could be asked to pay back any services you have received. The country you want to visit often limits how long you can stay. In general there isn't a firm rule but the intention is for people to start integrating into the workforce, learning English/French if they don't know either language, etc. and in general contributing to the country that has given you protection. Leaving as soon as you get approval or spending a lot of time abroad will get some negative feedback from many CBSA agents and you will likely be questioned about the amount of time abroad and whether you may have returned to your home country especially if there is a land border nearby. I does look like you already spent December and January abroad.
I think you need to stop stereotyping refugees. I am a full time Master's student with two part time jobs and not on social assistance. My question was simple and clear, how long am I allowed to stay outside the country as I don't want to break any rules/ nor be in trouble. It's funny how you took the time to search through my posts- but yes I did travel during the winter and if you are not in my shoes and don't know why I did, then you don't get to judge.
 

cpasbirn

Full Member
Dec 1, 2020
37
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How many months can I stay outside of Canada as a protected person!l? Not visiting my home country for sure but i want to spend time with my spouse, and also dont want to comprimise my status.
Don’t know the exact time you can be outside but i have friends who travelled for 6 months and they didn’t get any problems with immigration....i personally have been outside for 2 months and didn’t get any problem
 

skmcanada

Star Member
Apr 30, 2021
85
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Hi guys,

I am a protected person and want to apply for RTD can you please guide me after form completion what steps i need to do to get one for URGENT travel.

I HAVE FEW QUESTIONS AS FOLLOWS:


1) How can i pay fee online?

2) Some member wrote to send webform as explanation (How i can do that) how i can find the form and where to send?

3) If i send the RTD application as normal how long will it take to process now a days?

4) if Guarantor signed NOD still i need to send original NOD?

Please respond, Thanks for the help.

SKM
It would be appreciated if you guys kindly respond to my queries please.

Thanks
 

cpasbirn

Full Member
Dec 1, 2020
37
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It would be appreciated if you guys kindly respond to my queries please.

Thanks
1. you can go at https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/canadian-passports/fees/travel-document-canada.html

2. You need to fill the webform and explain why you need the RTD for urgent purposes. it can be found at https://secure.cic.gc.ca/enquiries-renseignements/canada-case-cas-eng.aspx


3. Refugee travel document and certificate of identity services are available for urgent travel only,
if you apply regularly no one knows when you’ll get it may take more than 6 months

4x. You can send photocopies as long as it’s signed by the guarantor
 
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skmcanada

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Apr 30, 2021
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1. you can go at https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/canadian-passports/fees/travel-document-canada.html

2. You need to fill the webform and explain why you need the RTD for urgent purposes. it can be found at https://secure.cic.gc.ca/enquiries-renseignements/canada-case-cas-eng.aspx


3. Refugee travel document and certificate of identity services are available for urgent travel only,
if you apply regularly no one knows when you’ll get it may take more than 6 months

4x. You can send photocopies as long as it’s signed by the guarantor
Thank you very much