Border Crossing and TRV

[nix8]

Hi everyone,

I just received my CoPR and the PR visa from CPP - Ottawa. I'm currently residing in Canada with a work visa. When I go to the border to activate the landed status next weekend, will the border officer void my work visa? The reason I'm asking is because I have scheduled a trip to Cuba in May (before I can get my PR card in the mail). When I return from my vacation, can I use my work visa to get through the border (I'm under the impression that the PR visa doesn't permit re-entry).

Thanks!
Nix8

 

[amira_mais]

Correct, the PR visa is for one-time use only. But a work permit won't allow you to re-enter Canada either (and once you land as a PR, you can't/won't need to use a work permit anymore).

What you need is a travel document authorizing you to return to Canada after your trip to Cuba. Contact CIC to explain your situation and they'll tell you how to apply for the TD. I'm not sure if you can get it before you leave, or if you have to get it from the Canadian embassy in Cuba.

 

[nix8]

Thanks Amira_Mais. Right now I have a multiple entry work visa along with a valid work permit. When I do the landing at a Canada / US border, will the border officer cancel my work visa? If that's the case, then it seems like that during the PR card waiting period (36 days according to CIC website), I can't leave the country.

For the option of applying for a Travel Document, I'm not sure if this is do-able. When I checked the CIC website, there is no processing center for PRs currently living in Canada...

 

[PMM]

Hi

Thanks Amira_Mais. Right now I have a multiple entry work visa along with a valid work permit. When I do the landing at a Canada / US border, will the border officer cancel my work visa? If that's the case, then it seems like that during the PR card waiting period (36 days according to CIC website), I can't leave the country.

For the option of applying for a Travel Document, I'm not sure if this is do-able. When I checked the CIC website, there is no processing center for PRs currently living in Canada...

1. You can only apply for a TD at an overseas office, that would be Havana http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/cuba/visas/processing-traitement.aspx same day processing.
2. If you have a valid TRV with your work permit, then don't "land". Go to Cuba and "land" on your return.

 

[botex]

Thanks Amira_Mais. Right now I have a multiple entry work visa along with a valid work permit. When I do the landing at a Canada / US border, will the border officer cancel my work visa? If that's the case, then it seems like that during the PR card waiting period (36 days according to CIC website), I can't leave the country.

For the option of applying for a Travel Document, I'm not sure if this is do-able. When I checked the CIC website, there is no processing center for PRs currently living in Canada...

how come you have untouched entry visa after receiving PR?
when my passport arrived from Ottawa entry visa was canceled with stamp, and got new immigrant visa for one entry?