I wonder whether they would see the status if the poster was using a different passport though - a renewed one.A copy is fine. You don't even need that, as CBSA will be able to see your PR status just by swiping your passport.
I wonder whether they would see the status if the poster was using a different passport though - a renewed one.A copy is fine. You don't even need that, as CBSA will be able to see your PR status just by swiping your passport.
U.S. citizens do not need eTA to fly to Canada. So your U.S. passport gets you on the plane.I’m a US Citizen needing to travel to the States next weekend. There’s no way I’ll get my PR card in time and I’m flying to Georgia, which is no where near Los Angeles or NYC to get a PRTD. I called the CBSA twice now about being able to re enter Canada with just my passport and CoPR. The 1st time the lady was very reassuring and said I’d be just fine with no trouble. The 2nd time I called this other woman wasn’t very reassuring, saying my saving grace is that I’m a US Citizen but that I’ll be questioned and possibly delayed when I fly back to Canada. I’m really worried because I’m getting mixed messages from different people and the flight’s already booked and I’m not sure what to do. Anyone had any experiences or know of anyone who is doing what I’m doing??? I’m panicking right now.
Thank you very much for your advice. I’ve been living here for 2 years and my husband is Canadian so I’m crossing fingers that I won’t have an inadmissibility issue?U.S. citizens do not need eTA to fly to Canada. So your U.S. passport gets you on the plane.
And your PR status means you are entitled to enter Canada.
Assuming you do not have any inadmissibility issues, upon arrival at the PoE there should be NO problem. Sure, you could be referred to Secondary, but that should be no big deal. Yes, that means answering some questions, which should be some easily answered questions. Yes, that means some delay is possible. Five minutes, perhaps, a half hour, perhaps. Somewhat longer if the PoE is busy with complicated traveler issues.
The inadmissibility issue that tends to snag some is being in breach of the PR Residency Obligation. Not in breach, there should be no problem. Just be prepared to answer some questions about how it is you are in compliance with the PR Residency Obligation and that should easily suffice.
Even for a PR with an inadmissibility issue, such as a U.S. citizen who is a Canadian PR but who has breached the PR RO. Still entitled to enter Canada. May be reported for the breach of the PR RO at the PoE, and issued a Departure Order, but the PR still gets to enter Canada and can then appeal the report, and stay in Canada in the meantime.
It appears, then, that both of you are "Canadian." Canadian PRs are "Canadians" (as defined by Canadian immigration law).Thank you very much for your advice. I’ve been living here for 2 years and my husband is Canadian so I’m crossing fingers that I won’t have an inadmissibility issue?
As a PR your ETA will now be invalid so you either need a PR card or PRTD to board a plane. There is a remote possibility that the system has not yet caught up and your ETA might well still be in the system . You will only really find out when you come to check in and either are allowed to board or not. Only other alternative would have been to have applied for a PRTD which you could possibly have got by now or head back via the US land border assuming you have an ESTA.Hi, anyone here could help me please.
I landed in Canada on the 3rd August 2018
As a pr. I left CAnada 22/08/18 back to UK for a funeral, I’m flying back to Canada in 1 week from UK, will there be any problem for me at the airport because I don’t have my pr card yet. I hold a visa exempt country passport and when I check my previous ETA is still valid and it says approved when I check online. Please anyone can help me thank u
Ok, thank you, but when i did the landing, and spoke to the CBSA officer and explain my circumstances but she told me that once the eta is approved it will stay in the systems for 5 years or till the passport expires. And I did also mentioned to her that I might need to go back to uk, I asked her if I needed to apply for travel document before I come back to Canada, she goes No it will take at least a month for me to get a travel document. So basically I’m just going to be at the risk if I’m not allowed to board thAs a PR your ETA will now be invalid so you either need a PR card or PRTD to board a plane. There is a remote possibility that the system has not yet caught up and your ETA might well still be in the system . You will only really find out when you come to check in and either are allowed to board or not. Only other alternative would have been to have applied for a PRTD which you could possibly have got by now or head back via the US land border assuming you have an ESTA.
Let us know if it works out for you. However, as you are aware, the "official" answer is that you need a PR card or a PRTD. Anything else working is based on luck, or deception (such as presenting a void visa that hasn't been physically struck out).Ok, thank you, but when i did the landing, and spoke to the CBSA officer and explain my circumstances but she told me that once the eta is approved it will stay in the systems for 5 years or till the passport expires. And I did also mentioned to her that I might need to go back to uk, I asked her if I needed to apply for travel document before I come back to Canada, she goes No it will take at least a month for me to get a travel document. So basically I’m just going to be at the risk if I’m not allowed to board th
Not quite a month in UK more like 10 days has been reported here but irrelevant now given your imminent return.Ok, thank you, but when i did the landing, and spoke to the CBSA officer and explain my circumstances but she told me that once the eta is approved it will stay in the systems for 5 years or till the passport expires. And I did also mentioned to her that I might need to go back to uk, I asked her if I needed to apply for travel document before I come back to Canada, she goes No it will take at least a month for me to get a travel document. So basically I’m just going to be at the risk if I’m not allowed to board th
Glad it worked for you but will always be a gamble given the rules are clear and you were probably lucky that your PR card had not been issued and you had a visa exempt passport. Anybody else reading this result should still be aware it will be a gamble at check in that either the system has not be updated to reflect PR status or even the check in staff have been negligent so always be prepared with plan B.A quick update, successfully landed in Canada without a pr Canada but with a previous eta which i had it before becoming a PR. No issue with the airlines or cbsa, no questions been asked before boarding or after landing at Toronto Pearson int airport,.
Others can comment as well but you should not rely on the visitor visa still being valid. True the system may take some time to catch up and cancel any temporary visas but should not be relied on to board a plane once you have already landed as a PR especially as by time you travel back months will have passed.Dear members,
An urgent advise required. Here's my status before i present my issues:
- I have an Indian passport.
- I am a PR holder, have done my landing on 10th september and had left Canada on 14th October to UAE. I dont have my PR card with me but my wife is in Canada to receive the PR card.
- I also have a Canadian Tourist visa obtained about 2.5 years ago and valid for 10 years, until 2025 then (Dont know if it is still valid after I obtained PR)
- I also hold a US tourist visa valid until 2025
Now moving on to the issue:
1. I need to be traveling for the new year, flight tickets to Canada is increasing everyday. So have to book ASAP!
2. Looking at the days for receiving PR card, it is more than sufficient. So there is an option of getting the PR card couriered to me and I enter with it.
I have been hearing issues about PR cards not being obtained due to some photograph issues. If something of that sort happens and it is delayed, I just wish to know if I can travel with the Canadian tourist visa? If not, is it safe to go to NY/ Buffalo and travel by road?
What are the chances my PR card wont be issued in time due to photograph issues? I have submitted the same photograph that was received along with COPR.
If Canadian tourist visa works, nothing like it for a back up. What would you do in my place with all the options and confusions presented?
Thanks in advance.
Hithank you Bloodrose, canuck_in_uk and donnanne for responding so quickly! Yes I am def an over thinker, need to stop worrying about it. Will update you guys how it goes when I am back in 2 -3 weeks.
Hi striker87,thank you Bloodrose, canuck_in_uk and donnanne for responding so quickly! Yes I am def an over thinker, need to stop worrying about it. Will update you guys how it goes when I am back in 2 -3 weeks.