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Hello,

Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.

You can find some helpful information in our Settlement.Org I need to leave Canada but do not have my PR card yet. What should I do? article.

Here is an excerpt,

Ideally, you should wait until you have your Permanent Resident (PR) card. If you must leave Canada, you should apply for a Permanent Resident Travel Document from a Canadian visa office abroad as soon as you reach your destination.

The only official documents that permanent residents of Canada can use to travel back to Canada on a commercial carrier (by air, land or sea) are the PR card or a Permanent Resident Travel Document (PRTD), also know as a Travel Document (Permanent Resident Abroad) issued by a Canadian visa office abroad.

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.

Permanent residents returning to Canada by airplane, boat, train or bus must show a valid permanent resident card (PR card) or travel document before boarding.

You have to be outside Canada in order to apply for a Permanent Resident Travel Document (PRTD), in order to return to Canada.

It is important to note that the processing time for a Permanent Resident Travel Document (PRTD) can be at least 7 to 10 working days. This is only an average processing time. There are no guarantees and may not include the time needed for the passport and visa to be returned to you.

It is important to contact the nearest Visa Office directly for some information specific 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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