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Can I land with COPR in Canada using my re-entry permit as passport?

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Dear friends,
I have a question.

I am US permanent resident, and I do not have a valid passport from my country of origin (asylum to US years ago).

I have applied and got a re-entry permit (good for 2 years, Form: I-131) and obviously I have a US green card.

When my Canadian PR gets approved, I believe they will mail me the letter of "Confirmation of Permanent Residence" and I will need to land in Canada with this document in order to become a Canadian permanent resident at that time.

So, I will buy a flight ticket, use my re-entry permit for airline check-in, and green card (to be allowed in Canada without visa) and COPR (to finalize my PR and request plastic to be sent).



My question is: For landing purpose, could I have any problem with the fact that my passport will be my re-entry permit?



P.S.: In the past I have used my re-entry permit to travel to Japan, Europe (with proper visas acquired and printed inside) and haven't had a problem entering those countries, except they usually spend a little more time, because the re-entry permit doesn't look like usual US passports.

P.S.: on CIC, I have read: "You must hold a valid regular passport;
diplomatic, official, service or public affairs passports are not valid for immigration to Canada." but it doesn't mention anything about "re-entry permit" or "refugee travel document"
 

unik

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Sep 19, 2008
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In order for them to give you the visa you need to mail or bring in person your passport or your travel document.Here is the link that answer your question
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/pdf/kits/guides/E37048.pdf
I believe they will accept your traVEL OR RE-ENTRY IN PLACE OF A PASSPORT.What type of program did you apply for?