An American citizen interested in gaining Canadian PR, however, is not ready or intent to settle yet. What are the implications to re-enter Canada with expired PR, COPR in hand, Unexpired US Passport and explaining to CBSA (if asked) that I am now ready to settle and the past was unable due to extenuating circumstances beyond my control. In other words, does verbally expressing "intent to settle and live permanently" in Canada change anything with CBSA? What are the odds to be let in without being reported or handed any paper /order? Appreciate thoughts on this.