Not yet landed. Do I need PR Card before I travel outside Canada.

[manche585]

I received my COPR and IM-1 visa but haven't landed in Canada yet. I am not planning to move to Canada immediately, I have a job in the US and plan to hold that job till I find one in Canada. Also, I am from Nepal, therefore I require a visa to enter Canada.

Can I land in Canada, start my application for the PR card and then leave without receiving the PR card yet. My brother lives in Canada, I can have him send me the card. The issue is I probably need to come to Canada for a few days in the near future for a job interview. This would only require a short visit.

I also have a multiple entry tourist visa, that I am not sure is still valid after the IM-1 visa was stamped in my passport.

 

[Rob_TO]

I received my COPR and IM-1 visa but haven't landed in Canada yet. I am not planning to move to Canada immediately, I have a job in the US and plan to hold that job till I find one in Canada. Also, I am from Nepal, therefore I require a visa to enter Canada.

Can I land in Canada, start my application for the PR card and then leave without receiving the PR card yet. My brother lives in Canada, I can have him send me the card. The issue is I probably need to come to Canada for a few days in the near future for a job interview. This would only require a short visit.

I also have a multiple entry tourist visa, that I am not sure is still valid after the IM-1 visa was stamped in my passport.

Yes, you can give your brothers address when you officially land as a PR. When your brother receives the PR card, he can then courier it to you in the US.

All your visas will be voided as soon as you land as a PR. If you are traveling without your PR card you will need to enter Canada by a car, or if flying you'll need a PR Travel Document obtained from a US visa office. Once you get the physical PR card though, you can come and go from Canada as often as you like.

 

[denver]

Hello There,,

We are also in the same boat. when are you planning to short land ? and return to US.

 

[manche585]

@Rob_TO Thanks! Just to clarify, I can re-enter Canada by land without a PR card even if I need a visa?

@denver Not sure yet. Probably sometime in January.

 

[Rob_TO]

@Rob_TO Thanks! Just to clarify, I can re-enter Canada by land without a PR card even if I need a visa?

Yes. If you are a PR, you do not need a visa when travelling by car through a land border.

With just your passport and landing papers, CBSA will be able to determine your PR status even if you don't have the card.

 

[manche585]

@Rob_TO Thanks for the help. Really appreciate it.

 

[Michal]

Yes. If you are a PR, you do not need a visa when travelling by car through a land border.

With just your passport and landing papers, CBSA will be able to determine your PR status even if you don't have the card.

What if I wanted to travel outside Canada and come back before receiving the PR card? Can I fly in? Do I need a travel document from Canadian Embassy?

One more question-I received COPR 3 weeks ago. I am from a visa exempt country - I understand I need the COPR, a passport, proof of funds when landing in Canada - anything else? Will I be issued any paperwork/docs at the border?
Thanks!