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US Citizen w/ Confirmation of Permanent Residence
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12thMan Posts: 2
Posted On: 5/26/2016
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I am a US citizen who just received my Confirmation of Permanent Residence.
I live in the states, but cross the border to visit my husband frequently.
I'd like to move to Canada very soon but am still tying up loose ends in the states & need to be able to travel back and forth.
According to the letter that I received with the CoPR, I'm supposed to present it to the agent when I cross the border. I'm guessing that will be the first step to getting my PR card. Is that right?
So if I present the CoPR when I cross the border, what happens when I go back home to the states and want to re-enter Canada to visit my husband?
I imagine I won't get my PR card right away so I won't be able to present it when returning.
Is that problematic?
I noticed a travel from online that I could apply for but I'm concerned that may be lengthy as well.
Also, I imagine I have to first present my CoPR to the border agent.
That for your help!
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Moderator Moderator Posts: 4075
Posted On: 6/2/2016
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Hello,
Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.
Regarding your first question,
According to the letter that I received with the CoPR, I'm supposed to present it to the agent when I cross the border. I'm guessing that will be the first step to getting my PR card. Is that right?
All newly arriving immigrants will receive the PR Card as part of the immigration process. Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) will mail your PR Card to you, after the information and photograph on your Confirmation of Permanent Residence document is confirmed by a CIC official when you arrive in Canada.
You can find some detailed information in our Settlement.Org Do I need to apply for my Permanent Resident Card? article.
Regarding your second question,
So if I present the CoPR when I cross the border, what happens when I go back home to the states and want to re-enter Canada to visit my husband?
I imagine I won't get my PR card right away so I won't be able to present it when returning.
Is that problematic?
You can find some information regarding what your options are in this Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada - I need to leave Canada and I do not have a permanent resident card. Can I later return to Canada without a PR card? FAQ.
According to this IRCC FAQ, 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.
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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Anna
Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS
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