4/30/2016
Topic:
Can my friend courier my PR card to me abroad?
amir786
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Hi friends
I have read that for 2016 they are providing RFID PR Cards. These cards transmit information to be read by boarder police's systems. I am concerning if I send this card by some one, is it possible it could be siezed while at airport security/immigration checks??
They write on their website as
"When a PR is moving through a land border crossing, an RFID-enabled PR card is securely and accurately read by readers. As the RFID chip is read, the unique identifier is transmitted to a secure database and acts as the key to authorize the return of the traveller’s biographical information from the database. The information is displayed to the Border Service Officer as the vehicle pulls up to the inspection booth.
The installation of RFID chip readers at land border crossings is scheduled to begin in 2016."
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/media/notices/2015-11-25.asp
Hello Anna,
Thanks for sharing the information. I called CIC today to get the confirmation on the policy. CIC agent said to me that it is illegal for a third person to carry a PR card outside the country. I am not sure if the agent was properly trained on all the policies but he was very clear in his response and advised me to use PRTD to enter the country.
As I am also in the same boat, I would like to know if there is a link or written response from CIC which clearly states that it is not illegal to the send the PR card outside the country using the secure method e.g. carrying by third party(friend or relative). This issue is creating confusion due to contradicting responses, so it would be helpful if you could provide more information on it for newly landed permanent residents :).
Thanks for all your help.
Hello Masum,
Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.
We can appreciate that you would be concerned about this.
As stated above, the information we have received from Citizenship and Immigration is that no, it is not illegal to send it via a secure method or with someone else. However, they stated that there exists the possibility that it be seized if found.
Unfortunately, this is all the information we have regarding this.
You may also want to contact a lawyer who is familiar with Canadian Immigration issues for some additional information.
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
Settlement.Org
your friend or relative can carry your cards without any problem . there is no doubt about it.
using courier is still possible , but depends on customs .
i had mailed my home country ID to my friend for process in home country and there was no issue whatsoever in customs
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