Hello,
Here's my situation:
I am a visa exempt national, don't need visa for US or Canada.
I landed and got PR in March 2010, PR card expires March 2015. I returned to my country due to job commitments and had planned to go back to Canada in December 2012. However, in Nov 2012 I had serious illness and had to get complete bed rest for 6 months and could not travel as planned.
Now I am ready to travel and settle permanently. As you see I will not fulfill the 730 days until the PR card expires. From reading this forum I understand that I can stay in Canada even with expired PR card and apply to renew once my 730 days are completed.
My dilemma:
What are the chances of being questioned on entry?
Should I use land crossing or fly directly into Canada?
Is it safer if I fly to US and cross the border in a hired car or my brother who is Canadian citizen can come and pick me?
Which land crossing is the safest bet, my convenience is Seattle to Vancouver, however safest option is the priority.
All your help and suggestions are greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Here's my situation:
I am a visa exempt national, don't need visa for US or Canada.
I landed and got PR in March 2010, PR card expires March 2015. I returned to my country due to job commitments and had planned to go back to Canada in December 2012. However, in Nov 2012 I had serious illness and had to get complete bed rest for 6 months and could not travel as planned.
Now I am ready to travel and settle permanently. As you see I will not fulfill the 730 days until the PR card expires. From reading this forum I understand that I can stay in Canada even with expired PR card and apply to renew once my 730 days are completed.
My dilemma:
What are the chances of being questioned on entry?
Should I use land crossing or fly directly into Canada?
Is it safer if I fly to US and cross the border in a hired car or my brother who is Canadian citizen can come and pick me?
Which land crossing is the safest bet, my convenience is Seattle to Vancouver, however safest option is the priority.
All your help and suggestions are greatly appreciated.
Thanks