Is it risky to travel outside of Canada without PR card???

[Marysom]

Hi Everyone,
I am planning to travel outside of Canada without getting my PR card. i was landed on 4th Aug and according to CIC it will take 43 business days to recieve my PR card.... my question is that If i leave without PR and tell my relative to send my card via DHL so is it risky or is it OK??

 

[Baloo]

You can have it sent to you, many people do.

Sometimes there are problems with regard to the photographs not being acceptable - that can be a pain.

 

[Marysom]

i am in delimma of leaving and waiting... if i wait for my card so it will take one month more and then i have less days to travel.. can you please tell me about the picture prob?? what is it exactlly?

 

[Baloo]

If the photos are rejected, you will not receive the card until you submit other pictures.

Leaving the country is easy, but if you want to get back in without a Permanent resident card then you will need a travel document.

 

[Marysom]

i took photograph in Black's studio so i dont think so it can make any problem.... how long it takes to get travel document?? shall i apply now or then when i am coming back??

 

[Baloo]

You wont need one if your Permanent resident card arrives in the mail.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/travel.asp

 

[Marysom]

Thanks baloo for your info, last question is it safe to send PR via DHL or any other courior???

 

[Baloo]

Thanks baloo for your info, last question is it safe to send PR via DHL or any other courior???

Only in the sense that courier companies do misplace things once in a while.

 

[houstace]

Hi,
I am sort of in the same boat. I am travelling to Canada in December 2011 but have to return to my home country because I have to complete my contract at work which expires in june 2012 and also to have my kids complete the school year. I have heard about the issues with the pictures on the PR cards. My question is basically are the pictures taken on the airport or do we have to provide them. Are there any specifications if we have to provide them? Also if we do at all need to get the travel documents then is it a big issue?
Thanks

 

[Baloo]

Hi,
I am sort of in the same boat. I am travelling to Canada in December 2011 but have to return to my home country because I have to complete my contract at work which expires in june 2012 and also to have my kids complete the school year. I have heard about the issues with the pictures on the PR cards. My question is basically are the pictures taken on the airport or do we have to provide them. Are there any specifications if we have to provide them? Also if we do at all need to get the travel documents then is it a big issue?
Thanks

You provide them, you are sent a specification when they request your passport.

 

[uchemama1]

hi, i'm waiting to receive my landing appointment in the next 2-4 weeks. pls let me know how many weeks from the date you received your landing appointment to the actual date of your interview? I also need to plan for a trip and will have to rely on DHL to receive the card. thanks

 

[Marysom]

cic sent me letter on 18 july and the date of interview was 4th aug ...... i was landed 4th aug and still waiting for my card

 

[uchemama1]

Thanks so much. Was a bit worried - thought they'd book 8 weeks in advance!