Hi, can someone travel back to their country?

[Cool2021]

I’ve friend she has her PR & RTD plus her country passport. She wants to see her kids, however, last time she saw them in third country but this time due COVID they can’t travel to that country. So she thinking that she will transit from that country to her home country & same thing on the way back.

she also got her CBSA travel history which only shows her exits& entries to Canada.

that means her travel history won’t show that she’s travelled to her country. When applying for citizenship in which she has one year left.

what you guys think is it possible? how will immigration will find out that she has travelled to her home country when they don’t have her data.

 

[scylla]

I’ve friend she has her PR & RTD plus her country passport. She wants to see her kids, however, last time she saw them in third country but this time due COVID they can’t travel to that country. So she thinking that she will transit from that country to her home country & same thing on the way back.

she also got her CBSA travel history which only shows her exits& entries to Canada.

that means her travel history won’t show that she’s travelled to her country. When applying for citizenship in which she has one year left.

what you guys think is it possible? how will immigration will find out that she has travelled to her home country when they don’t have her data.

Yes, it's possible for them to find out she traveled to her home country.

She shouldn't travel back to her home country until she has citizenship. Otherwise she will be putting her citizenship (and also her PR status) in jeopardy.

Keep in mind that if she travels to her home country but doesn't declare this in her citizenship application, she will also be committing misrepresentation in that application.

It's a very unfortunate situation. However the only safe thing to do is not to travel to the COP until you have citizenship.

 

[Sakr77]

I’ve friend she has her PR & RTD plus her country passport. She wants to see her kids, however, last time she saw them in third country but this time due COVID they can’t travel to that country. So she thinking that she will transit from that country to her home country & same thing on the way back.

she also got her CBSA travel history which only shows her exits& entries to Canada.

that means her travel history won’t show that she’s travelled to her country. When applying for citizenship in which she has one year left.

what you guys think is it possible? how will immigration will find out that she has travelled to her home country when they don’t have her data.

Why risk her refugee status if she is applying for the citizenship in a year? CBSA has their own way to find out if a protected person returned to their home of persecution.

 

[Cool2021]

Yes, it's possible for them to find out she traveled to her home country.

She shouldn't travel back to her home country until she has citizenship. Otherwise she will be putting her citizenship (and also her PR status) in jeopardy.

Keep in mind that if she travels to her home country but doesn't declare this in her citizenship application, she will also be committing misrepresentation in that application.

It's a very unfortunate situation. However the only safe thing to do is not to travel to the COP until you have citizenship.

You’re right she shouldn’t, however, she said CBSA only have data thatprivacy act allows them. They don’t have flights details and other countries exit & entries.

plus, when you land at pearson you just swipe your PR electronically. You don’t go through regular immigration. I know this is risky

Yes, it's possible for them to find out she traveled to her home country.

She shouldn't travel back to her home country until she has citizenship. Otherwise she will be putting her citizenship (and also her PR status) in jeopardy.

Keep in mind that if she travels to her home country but doesn't declare this in her citizenship application, she will also be committing misrepresentation in that application.

It's a very unfortunate situation. However the only safe thing to do is not to travel to the COP until you have citizenship.

I agree with you that she she shouldn’t, however,
How’s that possible when the CBSA is only allowed to have data that privacy act allows them. They don’t have flight details of other countries & plus when you land at pearson now you just enter your details electronically.

 

[Copingwithlife]

You’re right she shouldn’t, however, she said CBSA only have data thatprivacy act allows them. They don’t have flights details and other countries exit & entries.

plus, when you land at pearson you just swipe your PR electronically. You don’t go through regular immigration. I know this is risky


I agree with you that she she shouldn’t, however,
How’s that possible when the CBSA is only allowed to have data that privacy act allows them. They don’t have flight details of other countries & plus when you land at pearson now you just enter your details electronically.

And what will the person do if the CBSA finds out ?
It’s 2021 not 1971, the information reach the Government has is wide

 

[canuck78]

You’re right she shouldn’t, however, she said CBSA only have data thatprivacy act allows them. They don’t have flights details and other countries exit & entries.

plus, when you land at pearson you just swipe your PR electronically. You don’t go through regular immigration. I know this is risky


I agree with you that she she shouldn’t, however,
How’s that possible when the CBSA is only allowed to have data that privacy act allows them. They don’t have flight details of other countries & plus when you land at pearson now you just enter your details electronically.

As soon as CBSA and IRCC know you landed in a neighbouring country and know your family is in your home country you will be questioned. Canada can easily reach out to other countries about your travel information. You could be asked for proof of your stay in the neighbouring country, proof your family travelledto join you in a 3rd country, etc. IRCC can look up travel restrictions and see that the family couldn’t travel outside their home country. Although I understand why she wants to travel risking her family’s future in Canada is such a huge risk for a visit.

 

[Simba112]

You’re right she shouldn’t, however, she said CBSA only have data thatprivacy act allows them. They don’t have flights details and other countries exit & entries.

plus, when you land at pearson you just swipe your PR electronically. You don’t go through regular immigration. I know this is risky


I agree with you that she she shouldn’t, however,
How’s that possible when the CBSA is only allowed to have data that privacy act allows them. They don’t have flight details of other countries & plus when you land at pearson now you just enter your details electronically.

they have flight manifest and can flag you for secondary examination. while you can check in electronically, you won't be able to do so if you are subjected for secondary screening. They have technology and they share information with CSIS too. Privacy Act and CBSA policies give the officer mandate to ask examine your electronic devices, that leave traces on the tower you used to communicate. How do you think they apply for cessation???? you think traveller voluntary declare? they are ahead of time.

Milan Kumar Karki Was permanent resident and applied for the citizenship. he was stripped off his residency for reavailment.

https://www.icpimmigration.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=840:former-refugees-stripped-of-residency&catid=85&lang=en&Itemid=1003

 

[Buletruck]

As stated above, misrepresentation (ie. withholding relevant information) is a “BIG” deal to IRCC and CBSA. Not only is she risking her PR and citizenship, she’s risking it from now until anytime in the future. There is no statute of limitation on misrepresentation and she can loose her citizenship anytime in the future if discovered. Misrepresentation has a tendency to rear its head at the worst possible times.

 

[canuck78]

Interesting topic. I have been granted PR under h& c Healthcare worker and I would like to travel back to my home country. Are there any restrictions?

Were you granted protected person status? Based on your posts ot seems like you were so no you can’t travel back to your home country until you are a Canadian citizen.