Can hubby visit me in Canada w/out "activating" PPR?

[Emily RugBurn]

I'm a US resident living with my American hubby in NY. I am moving back to Canada before the end of the year so I am eligible for a job in my field come January 2011 (long story, but the gist of it is I need to regain my Ontario residency before Dec. 31st 2010).

We still need to sell our house in NY, however. (It is in my husband's name only.) Plus, I'll need some time to get settled in my new job, and find an apartment for us in Toronto. Basically, we don't want to "activate" hubby's permanent residency status right away -- we want to wait until the new year (until I find a job and/or when we sell our NY house).

Question 1: Hubby's PPR was approved today. ("Decision Made" on ecas.) When they request his passport, how long will he have to send it in to be stamped? (Is it 90 days?) We are going to a wedding reception in Toronto on Nov. 13th and we'd like to send it in after that trip, if possible.

Question 2: After his passport is stamped, will he be able to visit me in Canada without "activating" it? He is going to drive me and my stuff to Ontario in December so I can re-establish my Ont. residency, but he will not be ready to immigrate by then (and I know he has until 1-year from the date of his medical, which is July 7th.). Has anyone successfully crossed with the PPR stamp in their passport without "activating" it? Is that allowed?

Thanks for any information or advice!

~ EmRb

 

[chelley]

the letter/communication he receives should tell you how long he has to submit, it's usually something like 30-60 days but likely vairable by office/situation...

he can cross and tell them it is not his intention to land... as long as he "lands" before his medical expires (1yr after it was done) his PR Visa will be valid...

As long as he makes it clear he is not landing at this time, he shouldn't have much issue crossing the border... be honest and say that you need to tie up some business in the US and situate yourself in Canada before landing...

congrats!

 

[Emily RugBurn]

That's wonderful news, chelley -- thank you, kindly!!

 

[USA2BCCANADA]

In my case, I had 30 days from my ppr to send in it in. And I have successfully crossed the border with my visa in my passport just two weeks ago. I called border services and they said just to declare yourself as a visitor and that you don't wish to land at this time. It was probably the easiest border crossing I've ever done


Congrats!!!

 

[Emily RugBurn]

I have successfully crossed the border with my visa in my passport just two weeks ago. I called border services and they said just to declare yourself as a visitor and that you don't wish to land at this time. It was probably the easiest border crossing I've ever done

Congrats!!!

More great news! Thank you, USA2BCCANADA! Hubby is thrilled!