Hello there, I activated my PR confirmation portal on October 26th and confirmed my status on the same day. However, I have not yet received my eCOPR since then. With two planned trips home in January and February, I'm starting to feel anxious. Consequently, I consulted with a lawyer for assistance or instructions to expedite the process. According to the lawyer, having a visitor visa allows entry into Canada. Despite this information, I'm a little nervous about trying it out. Does anyone know if this information is valid? What should I communicate to the border officers? Additionally, is there any information on the duration of the PR process?
My lawyer says that I can enter to Canada as long I have a visitor visa
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I fail to understand how you could enter Canada on a visitor visa if you are a PR? I would assume your visitor visa cancels as soon as you become a PR.
you are waiting for eCOPR, your visitor visa is still valid until the day the eCOPR is being issued.
If that happens while you are outside, you won't be able to re-enter after the trip with visitor visa (because you would be a PR at that point) .
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My lawyer told me to apply for re-entry once I leave Canada while waiting for my ecopr.
Hi folks, my lawyer is apparently wrong; I've dug more and found out that all my visas and work permits got canceled once I became a permanent resident. The only way to re-enter Canada with your eCOPR is with your PRTD or going through the United States with a non-commercial vehicle. This is so frustrating for me. 
i hope i can finish this process soon, its becoming eternal..
i hope i can finish this process soon, its becoming eternal..Have you received the email asking you to confirm that you are in Canada?Hi folks, my lawyer is apparently wrong; I've dug more and found out that all my visas and work permits got canceled once I became a permanent resident. The only way to re-enter Canada with your eCOPR is with your PRTD or going through the United States with a non-commercial vehicle. This is so frustrating for me.
I uploaded my credentials on Nov 3 and till now I'm still waiting for my ECOPR.Yes, I confirmed on October 26th and still haven't received my eCOPR or PR card
when is the expiration of your COPR?