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Can I still use my PR card to re-enter Canada?
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johnybra Posts: 2
Posted On: 1/19/2016
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Hello!
My PR Card will expire on June 2016, and I just apply for a renewal last December 2015.
I have a flight goin to Philippines on March 28 2016 and returning here in Canada on May 10 2016.
Can I still re enter Canada using my PR Card that will expire on June 2016?
I live here in Canada since 2008 and I accumulated more than 730 days in the last 5 years.
Thank you!
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Moderator Moderator Posts: 4142
Posted On: 1/20/2016
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Hi There,
Thanks for sharing your question and situation with us. We can appreciate that this is a confusing situation.
The short answer to your question is "if you have applied for a new PR card, you can still travel with the old card as long as it is still valid."
You may find it helpful to read our Do I really need a PR card to travel back to Canada? you can read an excerpt here:
If you are a permanent resident, you need to prove that you have valid permanent resident status when you return to Canada. Your Permanent Resident (PR) card is the best proof of this status.
According to Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC), no matter how you travel back to Canada, you must prove to the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officer that you have valid Permanent Resident status. This applies to all family members who are permanent residents, including children.
You require a valid PR card or a valid Permanent Resident Travel Document (PRTD) to re-enter Canada by commercial carrier (train, plane, boat or bus). You will not be permitted to board a commercial carrier, if you cannot prove you can enter Canada.
If you are entering Canada in a private vehicle, such as your own car, and you do not present your PR card, you may be able to show other immigration documents (see answer to "If you return in a private vehicle, like your own car").
Some of our users may also be able to share their experience with you.
You may wish to contact the Canadian Embassy, High Commission or Consulate to confirm this information and to ask more question about your personal situation.
I hope this information is helpful. Please let us know if you have further questions and if there is any follow up
to your question/situation.
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Theresa
Information & Referral Specialist, CIRS
Your Settlement.Org Team
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johnybra Posts: 2
Posted On: 1/21/2016
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Thank you for a quick response, I can't contact CRA they're too busy to answaer my call that's why I'm gonna rely on this.My PR card will expire on June 2016, I'll be out of the country on March 2016 and returning back here in Canada on May 2016.I hope I can still re-enter Canada.
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Moderator Moderator Posts: 4142
Posted On: 1/21/2016
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Hi Johnybra,
You're very welcome, you can also contact Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) with this question. As it is up to the discretion of the border guard that you meet the requirements to enter the country.
We hope this information is helpful. Please let us know if you have further questions and if there is any follow up to your question/situation.
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Theresa
Information & Referral Specialist, CIRS
Your Settlement.Org Team
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