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Travel To USA before receiving the PR Card
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drfarahfatima Posts: 7
Posted On: 8/17/2016
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Hi,
We (I,my husband and my child) are reaching Canada by September last week from India.
We received our PR recently and we need to enter Canada before November.
We are planning to visit our relatives in US for 2 weeks (October last week to November 1st week) . we have received US Tourist visa as well. But by the time of October last week (Less than 30 days of our entry into canada), we would not have received out PR card.
Is there any other way to travel to US and come back to Canada other than applying for Travel document.
From reading the previous posts. i could gather that we can travel through rental cars without applying for travel document but just by showing other proofs like copies of letter of PR issued by Canada or PR passport stamping which expires only by November 2016. Please correct my understanding, if i am wrong.
If applying for travel document is the only way, Can i apply for the travel document in advance now from India for those dates(November 2016) and Where should i apply?
Appreciate your help
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Moderator Moderator Posts: 4142
Posted On: 8/18/2016
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Hello,
Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.
In terms of what you options are in this situation, you can find some information on the CIC website in the I am outside of Canada and do not have a PR card. How can I return to Canada? section.
Here is an excerpt,
I am outside of Canada and do not have a PR card. How can I return to Canada?
Canada’s entry requirements are changing
Permanent residents (PR) of Canada must carry and present their valid PR card or permanent resident travel document (PRTD) when boarding a flight to Canada, or travelling to Canada on any other commercial carrier. If you do not carry your PR card or PRTD, you may not be able to board your flight, train, bus or boat to Canada.
It is your responsibility to ensure that your PR card is still valid when you return from travel outside Canada, and to apply for a new PR card when your current card expires.
Returning by private vehicle
There are other documents you can use to enter the country.
When you return to Canada, apply for a PR card if you plan to travel outside Canada again.
Some examples of private vehicles include, but are not limited to: a car, truck, motorcycle, or recreational vehicle that you own, borrow, or rent, and that is not available for public use.
Returning by commercial vehicle: airplane, bus, train, or boat
You must apply for a permanent resident travel document (PRTD), valid for one entry. Otherwise you may not be able to travel to Canada.
You can apply to replace your PR card when you return to Canada.
Regarding your second question,
If applying for travel document is the only way, Can i apply for the travel document in advance now from India for those dates(November 2016) and Where should i apply
You do not become a Permanent Resident until you land in Canada. Unfortunately, you cannot apply for a Permanent resident travel document ahead of time.
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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drfarahfatima Posts: 7
Posted On: 8/19/2016
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Could you please help us by explaining what are the "other documents you can use " to enter the country when returning by private vehicle? The link given does not provide detail explanation.
Whether
1) COPR Document can be used as a proof ?
2) lease agreement signed for housing?
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Moderator Moderator Posts: 4142
Posted On: 9/6/2016
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Hello,
We suggest that you may want to contact the the Canada Border Services - Border Information Services (BIS)directly for some information specifically related to your 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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Anna
Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS
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