Short Travel to US (PR Card Lost)

[johnnysinn]

Hi,

I have a PR status, and have lived in Canada for the past 4 years, and currently am residing in Canada.

I will be going on vacation to the US this weekend for a duration of 9 days.

I recently lost my PR card, and did not have time to renew it before leaving on this trip/
A PR card renewal online says it can take 92 days - 6 months, and so I know I will not receive it prior to my travelling.

Also, I looked at getting a PRTD but 9 days will not be enough time to apply for one once I am in the US.

I was wondering if there was anything I could do while I am still in Canada in order to allow my re-entry to the country once I am back from vacation.

If not, would it be possible to re-enter the country with my passport + confirmation of PR letter + Ontario issued Health Card + Proof of Student Enrollment + Employment Pay Stub + even my lease?

Important Note: My passport is an Austrian Passport.

Please let me know as soon as possible, as I will be travelling soon!

I know I have posted here before but I am getting nervous before my travels, and would just like to get any last minute info if possible.

Thanks in advance for any advice.

 

[Tri-Cities]

If you go by private vehicle you'll be fine with your passport and your CoPR (& expired PR card).

I would apply for a new PR card anyways and, if you get asked by the officer about the expired card you can tell him / her that you already applied for a new card.

Relax

 

[johnnysinn]

I knew I was forgetting one detail .

I'm going to be flying there and back. Does that bring up more issues? I've read on here that the trouble I may face is being able to board a plane on my return flight?

 

[Tri-Cities]

Not sure about that...

The leniency period is soon over but some Airlines might want to see either a TD or a PR card. You should look up the information on the Airlines website.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/visas-all.asp

Alles Gute!

 

[johnnysinn]

I checked out that website already and it does say Austrian Passports need an eTA to travel to Canada, however since I have permanent residency I am not able to apply for the eTA .

So that leaves me a little stuck.

Ill be travelling with American Airlines however I can't seem to find any info on this topic .

Sorry if this may be a silly question, but what is the leniency period?

Thanks for all the help so far!

Danke!

 

[keesio]

I don't think they will be strictly enforcing the eTA rule until the fall so you should be ok flying back on your Austrian passport.

 

[Tri-Cities]

The reason I brought this up is that yes, you're a PR: with a visa exempt passport and not eligible for the eTA. That might be a good thing in your case 'cause at this point your passport might be enough to board the plane back home to Canada.

The lienency period seems to be a period where people have / had enough time to get used to the change ---> visitors need to apply for eTA, PR's need a PR card or a TD. New rules are in effect from September 29th/2016 on.

As keesio says you're probably fine.

Still, you should apply for a new PR card sooner than later 'cause life happens.

Safe travels!