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Travelling to Canada without COPR
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DanielleM Posts: 1
Posted On: 4/23/2023
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Hi there,
We live outside of Canada, and have just received COPR. We are not planning on moving until the end of the year but have a few trips planned back to Canada before then. Do we have to declare the COPR on arrival next time we are in the country, or can we wait to present this when we are ready to actually move? I am struggling to find any guidance on this.
Thank you,
Danielle
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Moderator Moderator Posts: 4075
Posted On: 6/28/2023
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Hello,
Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.
We have had several users share their experiences regarding landing and then leaving shortly after landing. As a permanent resident, you may travel outside Canada after you arrive. However, you must meet certain residency obligations to maintain your status as a permanent resident.
To meet these residency obligations, you must be physically present in Canada for at least 730 days (2 years) in every 5-year period. The 5-year period is assessed on a rolling basis. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will look back at your time in Canada over the previous 5 years.
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will mail your PR Card to the Canadian address you provide, after the information and photograph on your Confirmation of Permanent Residence document is confirmed by a IRCC official when you arrive in Canada. Unfortunately, you will not receive your PR card right away.
It is important to note that you are required to have a PR card that is valid, or in other words, not expired, in order to travel back to Canada by plane, train, bus or boat.
If you are outside Canada and you do not have a valid PR card, you will need to get a permanent resident travel document (PRTD) to return to Canada.
In terms of applying for a PRTD, you can find some information regarding what the document requirements are on the IRCC webpage about the Permanent Resident Travel Document
It may be best to consult a reputable and registered immigration consultant or an immigration lawyer for advice specific to your situation. To find a community legal clinic in your area, visit Services Near Me. You may also wish to contact IRCC directly for this information. The IRCC Client Support Centre can procide information specific to your application, you can reach them by phone (1-888-242-2100) or use their web form
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.
Sincerely,
Your Settlement.Org team
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