Just for curiosity:JOR Family said:Thank you. What supports this is this text from CIC official web site:
It says:
"If you are applying to come to Canada for any reason, (visiting, studying, working or immigrating),you should not submit a separate application for an ARC. If your application is approved, the ARC will be dealt within the context of that application. You will simply be asked to submit the fee."
This means that you get ARC after you PR application is "approved". But that approval is not put into effect and you do not get a visa until ARC is done and approved itself.
What kind of document you were issued when you left Canada?
1. Departure Order (form number IMM 5238)
2. Exclusion Order (form number IMM 1214B)
3. Deportation Order (form number IMM 5238B)