I am reaching out to the experts on this forum to ask for your advice regarding my situation.
I work as a long-haul cross-border truck driver in Canada. (Inland applicant.). I received Portal 2 and responded to it on January 9, while being in Canada. I did everything possible to stay in Canada as long as I could (8 days), hoping to receive my eCOPR and avoid violating the landing conditions (Be physically in Canada when eCOPR issued). However, I did not receive the eCOPR and was forced to go to the USA for work. My work schedule is 8-9 days in the USA, 5-6 days in Canada.
As a result, I received my eCOPR almost two months later, while I was in the USA.
I understand that, from a technical standpoint, this is a violation of the landing rules. However, I immigrated as a cross-border truck driver, and IRCC is aware of this. Traveling to the USA is a significant part of my job, and I cannot stop working for 2-3 months while waiting for eCOPR in Canada, as I would simply lose my job. Moreover, I have a family to support, bills to pay, and basic living expenses that cannot be ignored.
Furthermore, just a few days after responding to Portal 2, I sent an email to the same address from which I received Portal 1, explaining my situation in detail. I described the circumstances and my frequent unpredictable trips to the USA, which are impossible to plan in advance. I also asked for instructions on how to proceed in my case to avoid violating the landing rules. However, I never received a response.
On the other hand, many people immigrate as cross-border truck drivers, and I am sure this is a widespread issue in this profession. A good number of them must be receiving their eCOPR while in the USA.
If possible, I would like to hear your thoughts on this matter.
How critical do you think this is? Could there be an exception to the rules for long-haul truck drivers?
And what is the best way to handle this situation?
Should I notify someone (IRCC, the landing office, or CBSA at the border)?
Or should I just leave everything as it is?
(Tomorrow, I will be crossing the Canadian border for the first time as a PR. I will update you on how it goes!)
Thank you very much!
I work as a long-haul cross-border truck driver in Canada. (Inland applicant.). I received Portal 2 and responded to it on January 9, while being in Canada. I did everything possible to stay in Canada as long as I could (8 days), hoping to receive my eCOPR and avoid violating the landing conditions (Be physically in Canada when eCOPR issued). However, I did not receive the eCOPR and was forced to go to the USA for work. My work schedule is 8-9 days in the USA, 5-6 days in Canada.
As a result, I received my eCOPR almost two months later, while I was in the USA.
I understand that, from a technical standpoint, this is a violation of the landing rules. However, I immigrated as a cross-border truck driver, and IRCC is aware of this. Traveling to the USA is a significant part of my job, and I cannot stop working for 2-3 months while waiting for eCOPR in Canada, as I would simply lose my job. Moreover, I have a family to support, bills to pay, and basic living expenses that cannot be ignored.
Furthermore, just a few days after responding to Portal 2, I sent an email to the same address from which I received Portal 1, explaining my situation in detail. I described the circumstances and my frequent unpredictable trips to the USA, which are impossible to plan in advance. I also asked for instructions on how to proceed in my case to avoid violating the landing rules. However, I never received a response.
On the other hand, many people immigrate as cross-border truck drivers, and I am sure this is a widespread issue in this profession. A good number of them must be receiving their eCOPR while in the USA.
If possible, I would like to hear your thoughts on this matter.
How critical do you think this is? Could there be an exception to the rules for long-haul truck drivers?
And what is the best way to handle this situation?
Should I notify someone (IRCC, the landing office, or CBSA at the border)?
Or should I just leave everything as it is?
(Tomorrow, I will be crossing the Canadian border for the first time as a PR. I will update you on how it goes!)
Thank you very much!