Applying for permanent residency in Canada is a long process, and rightfully so. But life does not stop when you submit that application. Family events come up, work trips happen, and emergencies take place. So one question that comes up constantly is: Can you actually leave Canada while your PR is still being processed?
The short answer is yes. But there is more to it than that. Let’s go through everything you need to know.
The Permanent Resident Card At A Glance
A Permanent Resident Card is what you need to prove that you have the legal right to live in Canada as a permanent resident. Think of it as your official proof of status, something you present when you need to show that Canada is your permanent home.
For anyone traveling outside Canada and returning by commercial transport, such as a plane, train, bus, or boat, this card is required. If you do not have your PR card yet, you will need to apply for a Permanent Resident Travel Document (PRTD) before you can board any commercial mode of transport back to Canada.
Understanding Canada PR Application Travel Rules
The Canada PR application travel rules are not impossible to follow, but they do require some attention. Here is the basic picture: if your PR application is still in process and you want to leave Canada, you are generally allowed to do so. IRCC continues processing your application while you are outside the country. Your absence does not cancel anything.
The more important question is whether you can get back in. That depends entirely on what valid documents you currently hold: a work permit, a study permit, or a Canada Visitor Visa? If those are still valid, re-entry is usually possible. Every situation is a little different, though, and speaking with an Immigration Lawyer in Canada before you travel is always the safer choice.
What Are The Benefits A Permanent Resident Has?
- Most social benefits provided by the Canadian government, including health coverage
- The freedom to live and work anywhere in Canada without additional legal complications
- Easier access to job opportunities and scholarships in the country
- The ability to eventually apply for Canadian citizenship once you meet the residency requirement
- In many cases, there is the option of Canadian Citizenship Dual Nationality, meaning you may not have to give up your original citizenship
Can You Travel Outside Canada While PR Is In Process?
Yes. You can travel outside Canada while PR is in process. IRCC does not require you to remain in Canada while your application is under review. That part is straightforward.
But you need to think about re-entry. Your ability to return depends on your immigration status. A valid work permit or study permit generally allows you to return. A visitor visa can work too, but expect the border officer to ask questions.
Also worth noting: if your PR is approved while you are abroad, you will need to complete the landing process before your permanent residence is officially confirmed. Also, missing a biometrics appointment or a medical exam request while you are away can slow your file. Timing matters more than people realize.
Risks of Traveling Outside Canada During PR Processing
- If your PR is approved while you are abroad, you will need a PRTD to return as a permanent resident, and that process can take several weeks
- Long absences can raise concerns, especially if your application is tied to a specific province or territory, such as a Provincial Nominee Program
- Missing IRCC correspondence while you are away, whether it is a request for documents, biometrics, or a medical exam, can cause significant delays to your file
- Some PR categories, such as spousal sponsorship, have specific rules regarding staying in Canada during processing. Leaving without understanding those rules could cause serious problems
Before booking any flights, it is worth talking to someone who understands Canada Immigration Processing Time and requirements specific to your situation.
Documents Required to Re-enter Canada While PR Is In Process
Before you travel, make sure you have what you need to get back in:
- A valid passport and any other relevant travel documents
- A valid work permit or study permit, if applicable
- A valid visitor visa or electronic travel authorization (eTA)
- If your PR was approved while you were abroad, your Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR) and in some cases, your PRTD
Some people also carry a copy of their PR application acknowledgment. It is not always required, but it can be helpful if a border officer has questions. Do not leave any of this to the last minute because sorting out documents from abroad always takes longer than expected.
PR Card Processing Time and Travel Considerations
This is something that catches many people off guard. Even after your PR is approved, the PR card processing time can take several weeks. During that time, you are officially a permanent resident, but without the physical card, you cannot board a commercial flight back to Canada.
If you need to travel before the card arrives, you must apply for a PRTD from a Canadian visa office abroad. Always check the current Canada Immigration processing time on the IRCC website before making any travel decisions. Urgent processing is available in some circumstances, but eligibility requirements apply, and it is not guaranteed. In some cases filing a PRTD can lead to the loss of permanent resident status, so legal advice before filing a PRTD is strongly recommended.
Why Choose Chaudhary Law Office for Canada PR and Immigration Support
There are many moving parts when applying for a PR. Your category, visa history, how long you plan to be away, and the stage of your application all affect what you can and cannot do. Getting even one detail wrong can lead to delays, complications, or worse.
We have a solid track record of helping people navigate the Canadian immigration process. Whether you have a straightforward question about travel or a more complicated situation involving appeals, delays, or spousal sponsorship, having an experienced immigration lawyer in Canada on your side makes a real difference.
Conclusion
So, yes, you can travel outside Canada while your PR is in process. But make sure your documents allow re-entry, stay on top of IRCC correspondence while you are away, and understand the PR card processing time so you’re not caught off guard.
If anything about your situation feels unclear, get professional advice before you travel. The PR process is long enough without adding avoidable complications to it.
FAQs
How To Get Canadian PR?
There are several pathways. Express Entry, Provincial Nominee Programs, and family sponsorship are the most common. The right option depends on your work experience, education, language skills, and personal circumstances.
Can We Convert The Work Permits To PR In Canada?
Yes, in many cases. If a Canadian employer offers you a permanent role, you may qualify under the Federal Skilled Worker Program. The Canadian Experience Class is also designed specifically for people already working in Canada.
Can I leave Canada while waiting for a permanent resident card?
You can, but if you plan to return by commercial transport, you will need a PRTD. Permanent Resident Card are only mailed to Canadian addresses and cannot be collected by a third party. In most cases, you need to be present in person to receive yours.
What if I have to travel outside of Canada while my PR is in the process?
If you do not have a valid Permanent Resident Card, you will need a PRTD to return by commercial transport. For private vehicles, other documents may be accepted. Either way, apply for your PR card as soon as you are back in Canada.
Can I Stay In Canada While Waiting For My PR?
Yes, absolutely. Just make sure your current visa or permit has not expired. If it is close to expiring, get in touch with an immigration professional to help you maintain your lawful status in the country.
How Long Does It Take To Process My Permanent Resident Card?
It depends on the individual case. The PR card processing time for first-time cards is generally longer than for renewals. Urgent processing is available in some situations; check the IRCC website for the most current timelines.
Can I travel outside Canada after applying for PR but before approval?
Yes. The Canada immigration PR travel rules do not require you to stay in Canada during processing. Just make sure your work permit or Canada Visitor Visa remains valid so you can re-enter when you return.
What documents do I need to return to Canada without a PR card?
If your PR is already confirmed, you need a PRTD. If your application is still in process, you can return to your existing status, like a work permit, study permit, or visitor visa, along with a valid passport.
Does traveling affect my Canada PR application processing time?
Traveling itself does not delay your application. However, missing IRCC requests, such as biometrics, medical exams, and document submissions, while you are abroad, can cause significant delays in your file.
Can I apply for Canadian Citizenship after getting PR?
Yes. After meeting the residency requirement, generally three out of five years in Canada as a permanent resident, you can apply for Canadian Citizenship. Many people also explore Canadian Citizenship Dual Nationality at that stage, depending on their home country’s rules.
Is it safe to travel while waiting for PR approval in Canada?
For most people, yes. As long as your documents are in order and your current status allows re-entry. If you have any doubts about your specific situation, consult an immigration lawyer in Canada before you travel.
Max Chaudhary
With over 30 years of experience, Moin (Max) Chaudhary is the founder and principal of Chaudhary Law Office — a distinguished Barrister & Solicitor holding a B.A. and J.D. A proud Toronto, Ontario native, he has built a strong and trusted reputation in the field of immigration law. A prolific author and sought-after lecturer, Max is regularly retained by the media, fellow immigration lawyers, and consultants alike for his insight on complex immigration matters, appeals, and Federal Court cases. He has served on the Executive of the Ontario Bar Association and served at Chair from 2025 to 2026.
my PR card in decision made step but i did not receive any mailed after 4 weeks ?
hi oftenntimes you have to wait for an appointment to pick up a renewed permanent resident card. If it is the first permanent resident card, then it may take eight weeks.
I have applied for PR under new public pathway(TR to PR), I have not received my approval yet, but I got my flight booked to India, now I am not sure that under this program am I supposed to be present in Canada until I get my application approved or I can go to India, Moreover, can I apply for PR card from outside of Canada in case I receive my approval when I am in India?
THat might be risky
Our PR card status is showing decision made since July, 2021 but not received the card yet.
Can I send a PR card renewal application and still travel outside CA and come back with the “old” but still valid PR card.
hello we have seen this work once before. we can’t advise on whether you shuould do this unless you consult one of the lawyers here. You can do that at the link:
https://chaudharylaw.com/book-an-appointment/ (selecting the service of 30min/$170 or $500 for 60 minutes)
If there is any issue with the link please let me know and I can manually book you in for this.
hi you may have to follow up and ultimately show the urgency and then make a formal demand buttressed by potential federal court action if the delay persists. YOu can explore the specifics with one of the lawyers at the link:
https://chaudharylaw.com/book-an-appointment/ (selecting the service of 30min/$170 or $500 for 60 minutes)
If there is any issue with the link please let me know and I can manually book you in for this.
I am due to fly to the u.s in 2 weeks with my application stating decision made since march 8th. How can I apply for a prtd if I’m only away for 2 weeks ?
Thanks
I have sponsored my mother under Family Sponsorship Program. All formalities has been completed like medical , biometric etc ..she is awaiting PR card .Can she travel to Canada as she has visitor visa valid till 2025 and complete PR process here in Canada when her decision is made by IRCC .Kindly advise.
hello she should be able to travel to Canada . There some sometimes some issues at the port of entry however
You can sometimes, in certain circumstances , enter Canada without a permanent resident card or prtd
I left Canada after applying for my pr card renewal. someone brought my pr card to me abroad. Will I have an issue on arrival at the airport?
I recently applied for PR from within Canada. I’m still staying in Canada as a visitor without a temporary residency permit as I am a U.S. citizen. If I leave the country before getting my PR, will I be allowed back into Canada without a PR status? Thank you.
Most of the time there will be no serious problem with this
There may be issues when trying to return if there is a finding that you violated immigration law in the past
What are the circumstances? I have had the “decision made” status for 6 weeks. My wife’s renewed card that was mailed with mine and received at IRCC the same time, received her card 4 weeks ago. We leave for uk on July 6 and are only there for 3 weeks so I don’t think there is time to even receive a pRTD doc
Hi There, I have a PR card which expires in the second half of July. Can i travel to the US and return to Canada before the PR card expires. is there a minimum validity period required ( 3 months/6 months etc). Also can i apply for renewing my card and still travel to the US. please advise.
thanks in advance.
Surya
I applied for PR through PNP in manitoba. Can i go to india for two months? I am not sure if i need to stay employed or not?
Some circumstances include where there is a pressing need to travel and return to Canada that is presented to an officer who uses their discretion to allow you in to Canada despite not having a permanent resident card. A good, cogent presentation of compelling facts, with evidence, can motivate an officer to grant this type of relief.
hi you should contact us through clerk@chaudharylaw.wpenginepowered.com as this is a very specific question that relates to likelihood of success in crossing a border
hello you would have to assuage the PNP officer that you have an intention to remain in Manitoba despite any potential travel . This may be mitigated by some presentation of circumstances surrounding the need to travel and ongoing ties to Manitoba , without which there may be a refusal from the PNP officer
Does that also apply to boarding a plane in another country?
I have applied for PR through TR to PR pathway and I am still awaiting approval. I need to travel to South Korea and I am wondering what would my situation be if I get my PR while abroad. Can I Just apply for PRT and return to Canada?
I applied for my PR through the TR to PR pathway. I will be submitting my police records (from my home country- Honduras) on Monday, June 20th, 2022 and I have a flight schedule to my home country on Wednesday, June 22, 2022. Can I travel to Honduras after submitting my police records? Can my application be refused if I travel? Can I travel and submit updated police records once I return? I am planning to travel for a month. Thank you!
It may not be a good idea to travel until you review whether there is any requirements to be in Canada under the TR to pr pathway.
Hi, I received a Manitoba PNP nomination in March 2022 and I have made an PR application to federal on April 2022. They didn’t start processing my application yet, the status shows submitted. Can I plan a month vacation to India in November 2022? My work permit is still valid till 2024 though.
I wanted to confirm if I can leave canada before I book my flight tickets?
Thank you for your time!
If you real home is clearly in manitoba then leaving temporarily should not automatically lead to a refusal.
general requirements are at https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/application-forms-guides/guide-5069-temporary-resident-permanent-resident-pathway.html
If the general requirements don’t address your specific situation then you may want to consult: https://chaudharylaw.com/book-an-appointment/
I just received the IRCC letter saying my inland PR application (spousal sponsored) has been approved and inviting me to complete the final steps by responding to the letter then, once I get an email back from IRCC, completing the Permanent Resident Portal (PR Confirmation).
The problem is in 4 days I’m supposed to leave the country for 6.5 weeks (it’s not just a vacation but an important professional trip) . As I understand it, my options are:
A) respond to the letter saying that I’m in Canada and then hope that I can complete the portal before my departure, or if necessary delay my departure until the portal process is complete – then apply for a PRTD once I’m abroad. My worry here is extended delays in the IRCC email/portal process.
OR
B) respond to the letter saying that I’m not currently in Canada and will return Aug 12 and then complete the process then. My worry here is that delaying the confirmation and being out of the country that long will raise a red flag to the IRCC and jeopardize my application.
Which would you recommend? Thank you for your time!
one issue you have to face is at: https://chaudharylaw.com/leaving-canada-after-an-in-canada-spousal-sponsorship-case-wasnt-finalized/ This may delay or cause the refusal of your case.
Hi, can someone help me please !
I got my PR approval while I was in my home country India. But now I want to return Back to Canada but don’t have visa.
I have applied for PRTD not sure if was suppose to.
I also applied for Temporary Visa, so I can return back and Confirm that I am in Canada and apply for PR card.
I am still waiting for both, almost 3 months
Is there anything I can do to comeback. Please suggest.
hi we’ll reach out to you shortly
Hello I applied under tr to pr and I got my aor they are asking for my pcc which I applied for when i was submitting my application. My aor came like 10 months after that so is my pcc valid. I also travelled ack to india for 8 days in that period should I get a new pcc or is it fine
Hello I applied under tr to pr and I got my aor they are asking for my pcc which I applied for when i was submitting my application. My aor came like 10 months after that so is my pcc valid. I also travelled ack to india for 8 days in that period should I get a new pcc or is it fine
unless there is a policy exception, you likely have to apply for another PCC
They are asking me for my pcc within 30 days I don’t think I will be able to get that at the required date
Hello dear, I need an expert suggestion. I am in canada and applied for pr along with my husband . My husband got COPR and immigrant visa . He is outside of Canada. Now does he need a PRTD to coming to Canada?
Hi. During the process Sponsorship I was in Canada for 3 years without leaving.
Now I have confirmation of Permamnent Residence. Apply for the PR card, but haven’t received the card yet. Also I have a foreign passport with valid tourist canadian visa. Can I leave the Canada and return back without any problems? Thank you
Hi,
I applied for the PR through TR to PR pathway. I got the AOR on March 23rd, 2022. They requested me for my Canadian PCC on March 23rd, 2022 and I submitted it on the same day. They have not updated anything since then.
The problem is, I am supposed to be travelling outside Canada for 1 semester (Fall 2022) as an exchange student. I have contacted my local MP to expedit the process and they’ve sent the request to IRCC a week ago. I still have not heard back from them.
My question is, what do I do if I leave Canada and while I’m gone, I get the COPR? I checked on canada.ca for the PRTD but I do not think I am eligible since I am a TR right now.
Also, If I get my COPR before leaving Canada, and apply for a PRTD, can I leave Canada then?
Thanks
I have applied for PR under new public pathway(TR to PR), I have not received my approval yet, but I got my flight booked to India, now I am not sure that under this program am I supposed to be present in Canada until I get my application approved or I can go to India, Moreover, can I apply for PR card from outside of Canada in case I receive my approval when I am in India?
Hi,
My PR card renewal was decision made, January 6th and sent to Production February 28th and i still have not yet received it. I am flying out to Mexico on the 16th for 7 days and I still have not yet received my card. I am wondering if i fly back with the old card (expired) what potential consequences I could face? my alternative is to fly to Buffalo and drive over but thats not ideal.
Appreciate your insight into this.
Thanks.
Paul
Am a British citizen who married to a PR holder. I recently applied for spouse sponsor PR inside Canada. I will be going back to England in 2 weeks time. Will that affect my re-entry Canada with my ETA that is still valid till 2025.
On June 6th 2022 I was told my PR Card renewal decision was made and I should be notified by mail where to pick it up within 4 weeks. It is now 5 weeks and I travel on July 21st and I have not heard anything. I see from your website I can travel back into Canada without it but with other valid ID to prove my residence. Is this true ?
Hi there,
I’m applying for Permanent residency, under the Common-law partnership class.
I’m just waiting for my police clearance certificates for me and my none traveling (they aren’t coming to Canada) family members in South Africa.
Once I’ve submitted the PR application, how many times and for how long can I leave the country, whilst waiting for my PR? I’m a freelance chef and I have consecutive 2 week charters from January – April 2023. Can my application be revoked if you are out of the country for half the month, for 4 months? I would be coming back every two weeks at least.
Any advice on this will be so greatly appreciated!
Kind regards
Nic
Hi
I WANT TO GO TO INDIA BUT I APPLIED FOR OINP JUST 20 DAYS .I AM CONFUSED IS I ALLOW TO GO OR NOT. PLEASE HELP ME WITH THIS .
THANK YOU .
I’m still waiting for my PR card and need to go to France soon. I arrived in Canada 1 May with my COPR, and card still has not arrived.
I have a valid multi-entry Canadian tourist visa, expiring in 2028. Can I re-enter with that tourist visa?
Me and my family arrived to Canada on PR but I have not yet received the PR card, but I we have an family ceremony in USA which is important to attend just for 2days, the PRTD process takes 2-4 weeks by I cannot get 2 weeks from my job , is there a way I can enter Canada from USA using private car?
I have Landing papers , SIN and house tenancy contract , vehicle insurance etc. does these documents suffice to prove my identity , should take the risk ?
Hi,
I am currently on a spousal dependent Open Work permit which is valid until Dec 2023 and I am currently working IN BC and my PR application(BC PNP) is in progress(received AOR) .My husband is on Closed work Permit with LMIA exempt C20 and he needs to travel back to India in August as his deputation is completed. Am I legally eligible to continue working and stay in Canada with the current open work permit?
I understand I can apply for BOWP but I am planning to travel to India in October and with BOWP I cannot leave the country. Please help in finding out the right option for me.
Hi,
I have a PR which will expire in 2 months. My wife is Canadian and is with me in the uk on a student visa. I know I meet the eligibility criteria to renew my PR but my question is, how can I renew my application from outside Canada “I am a doctor and I can’t I travel to canada and stay there until my or is out”
Someone said I can fill and send my application from abroad and once the PR ready I can come and collect it. But the application specifically says if you are not physically in Canada you can’t renew your PR card. Can you clarify
If I do get in the plane somehow without my valid pr card and I get to Canada what will happen there in Canada
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Hello there, my husband and I applied for the PR through the BC PNP and want to leave the country for vacation. Would that effect the PR process? We applied a few months ago.
Hello, we are a family of four and we received our PR cards in Toronto back in 2018 but left Canada after 2 weeks , we have about 5 months left before the cards expire. Will we have any issues if we travel back to Canada now before the cards expire? will we be reported at the border? what options do we have?
Thanks in advance !!
My PR card has expired and I sent it in quite some time ago I am planning on travelling to the carribbean in eptember for pleasure can I fly out of canada and return to detroit by plane without having to show a valid PR card ? i only need the pr card upon return to canada correct not to fly out?
Our caregiver’s work permit expired in February 2020 and we submitted an application for PR and a new work permit under the Home Support Worker program in March 2020 (practically the day of the Covid shutdown). We have confirmed that IRCC is working on his application but recently they moved it from the Edmonton office to the London office. For the past 6 weeks his application has been “in-transit”. (I assume it is being sent by stagecoach).
Due to a family matter, he has to leave Canada and will only come back if he does receive his PR. My question is: Can he still receive his PR while out of the country and what would he have to do to return to Canada?
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Hello,
I am applying for my PR with a common in law program Inland, my boyfriend is Permanent Recident and he made all the documents with me to sponsor me.
I already receive the new comers letter, I made the medical exams and everything is ok, and now I received a letter where it’s say that I meet the eligibility. So I think I just have to wait.
My questions is that, the cousin of my boyfriend will marry in Mexico now in October and he will be the best man and the half of family will got there for a whole week and my boyfriend and I already have our tickets too. So I don’t know if I will have any problem when we come back, I really want to go but I don’t know what can happend later, do you know if is okay if I go? It is a family event and I go with my boyfriend so maybe is okay, but I wanna make sure.
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I’m going to be sponsoring my American spouse and applying for his permanent residence in Canada. He will be living with me in Canada and applying under the in Canada class, but will only here on his temporary visitor visa. My question is, would he be allowed to travel back to the US by car (to visit his family) while his permanent residence application is processing in Canada?
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I wish to sponsor my fiancée to become a permanent resident of Canada. I am a Canadian Citizen and otherwise eligible to sponsor her and she is eligible to become a permanent resident. I have some preliminary questions:
1 – Can we be married in the US prior to her coming to Canada and apply for PR using the “in-country” process?
a) If so, what is required for her to travel with my via private automobile and live with me in Canada during the application process.
b) How long would she be permitted to stay in Canada
2 – While the application is in process, can she return to her home in the United States for a visit?
a) If so, what documents are required for her to return to Canada?
b) Can she (we) otherwise travel outside of Canada while the application is in process.
3 – What is/are your fees for acting as my representative to process the application for permanent residency for my spouse?
Please respond via e-mail (in addition to responding to in this comments section if you so wish).
I have submitted the documents today for my PR application and it is in progress. Also, my tickets are booked for the USA for 3 weeks in October. Is it fine to travel while the application is in progress for PR?
I am going to submit the PR application next week, but tickets for the USA are booked for 3 weeks in October. Will I be able to travel outside Canada, while PR is under process
My PR file is in process but there is no update since 10 months. I want to travel to India to get married. The processing times are increasing every month.
I was wondering if I can visit Canada on TRV?
I have heard some cases in which there has been problems for getting entry back in Canada even though they have valid work permit and job.
Hi! I had a question regarding the permissions to travel while awaiting an answer on PR. I am currently an international student on a study visa and have submitted my final documents along with my family under my mom. We are awaiting approval/final answers. My question is, I traveled in April as I understood that I should be able to be admitted back into the country under my legally held status as a student here. We’ve been waiting since September 2021, and I was hoping for confirmation by now but after returning in April it still hasn’t come. I have plans to visit my family this Christmas, is it safe to travel again given my permit is still valid? Or would it appear poorly on immigration’s end? And if the decision is made while I am out of the country, will that be an issue? Thanks so much for your clarification!
Have you come back to Canada? Any issue? My dad PR card renewal is still under processing, he wonder can he leave Canada? I saw some post said you must stay in Canada until you get the card, because you need to go to pick it up by yourself.
its risky to return to
canada if a person leaves canada before receiving the permanent resident card.
you likely need to land as a permanent resident or have a temporary resident visa before returning
minimally its good to have a trv
I have applied for a renewal of my PR card and I have to travel to the US in 2 weeks. I have provided all the necessary documents for them to process my application urgently but haven’t received anything yet. I’ll be going for a week. Can I still go? I had already purchased my ticket. Is there a number I can call to speak to a live agent? Thank you
I was granted protected person after a refugee hearing in canada i have applied pr through online, how long is the current processing time
its at least six-12 months.
you need a formal consultation for this given the risks and urgency – you can reach out via clerk@chaudharylaw.wpenginepowered.com
Hello sir/mam,
I need help, i am waiting for COPR submitted portal 2 on 23 september no update till today . I booked ticket on 1st september for 28 nov departure and 3 march return. Can i travel outside canada while waiting copr and is there any problem if i receive COPR out of canada i will apply PRTD to come back. I also have work permit valid for 2 year.
Please reply
Hello, we are US citizens living and working in Canada. Our work permits expired (applied for new ones ages ago). We received PR and submitted our pics 2 weeks ago for a PR card. I’m seeing processing time for a first card as 102 days. We would love to visit family during the Christmas holidays. Are we able to travel to the US and return with just a US passport? Or is it possible to apply for the PTRD of its our first card?
Thanks for the great article!
I was wondering something.
My wife is applying for inland PR and its still in processing. We have a 2 year work permit now, but her visa status is in “implied status” now and she doesn’t have a valid paper copy of a TRV that isn’t expired.
Is it enough to be on implied status as a temporary resident to leave and come back to Canada?
Hello for these types of cases the answer varies depending on what overall profile you present to the Canada Border Services Agency when attempting to return. Some strategies include preparation for return with evidence of the putative permanent resident status and in some cases some disclosure about the circumstances surrounding your departure.
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Its ideal to have a valid trv when seeking entry to Canada.
This depends on factors such as which permanent resident category being used, ties to home country, connections to Canada and other factors.
Its has been more than a week since I answered to the IRCC requesting info to create my PR portal account. I haven’t received the information to access the PR portal. Is this normal?
These days it could be a few days to a month before something emerges from the immigration department.
we may have emailed you back in September. If you need further clarification please let us know
Hello Sir/Madam,
I have got my approval on the PR portal for inland spouse sponsor at oct 19, and have already submitted the Canada address and PR photo on the same day. While my photo and address status are still under review after 45 days.
Can I go for a short trip to US and come back while I am waiting ?
thanks!
I received the PR approval Email requesting to reply and submit documents for PR Card, but I have to leave Canada and return very soon
Can I return to Canada with my Valid visa? or in this step I will need a PRTD ?
a prtd is the best/safest approach, but there are other methods which would require talking to one of the lawyers here – You can start that process through the link:
https://chaudharylaw.com/book-an-appointment/ (selecting the ‘service’ of 170 or 500).
If you have any questions about the above please let me know.
If the purpose of the trip is a mandatory purpose, then you can sometimes have less issues at the border. keep in mind that entry at the border is subject to Canada Border Services Agency officer discretion.
Hi, I applied for my first PR card, and my process is under review with IRCC.
I havent received a COPR.
Can I travel by commercial plane at this time?
I have a work permit till next year and a valid eta.
Thanks so much in advancce,
Hello, I have the situation, have not yet received an email of my credentials for PR Portal and I need to travel on January. I am only away for 2 wks and will not be able to obtain a PRTD. Will I be allowed to enter back in Canada using my visitor visa?
Hello do you have any days left on your existing permanent resident card?
Hello a valid visitor visa can be used to request entry to Canada, subject to cbsa questioning at the port of entry
I got my PR approval for inland application, while I was travelling to home country India. I mentioned it in the email to ircc that i was travelling to india after which they sent me PR portal credentials to upload photo and proof of address. However it has been 4 months since then and there’s no further processing(haven’t received any update or PR card).
My question is, I still have valid work permit and TRV, can i enter Canada using that? Or do i need to apply for PRTD? It shows online that many people are waiting for months to get PRTD.
Hi , I recently received the email to provide information for the PR portal. However I have a trip planned to the US for the month of February 2023. So I might not receive my PR card by then. I do have a valid work permit and TRV. Would that be sufficient for me to travel back to Canada from the US? My stay in the US is just for a week.
Hello,
I got the PR confirmation email 2 weeks ago, I was in Canada at that time, I confirmed in-canada status.
After a week, I had to come to India, and my return ticket to Canada is on 21st January. I have already uploaded my photo for PR on the portal but it is still in review and yet to receive CoPR.
I have the work permit and TRV which is yet to expire on December 2023. I do not have the USA visa.
Is it still possible for me to travel to Canada on 21st January if I could not get travel document in time?
Is there anything I could do to make ‘entering in Canada’ possible in two weeks?
I appreciate your kind advise.
Hello you may want to get some background and advice about your proposed course of action, particularly the part about approaching the Canada Border Services Agency . You can start that process through the link:
https://chaudharylaw.com/book-an-appointment/ (selecting the ‘service’ of 170 or 500).
If you have any questions about the above please let me know.
Hello, a valid temporary resident visa can be used to enter Canada, subject to questioning by the Canada Border Services Agency . You may also want to ensure that the program you applied for does not require you to be in Canada when going through the questions on the permanent resident portal
Hello a cbsa officer may ask you certain questions about your visa history when attempting to enter Canada on your temporary resident visa. Those questions would depend on your employment history, category of permanent residency you filed under, and family circumstance. Some of those questions may lead to further scrutiny by the cbsa and as such it would be better to get legal advice before embarking on a return to Canada. You can start that process through the link:
https://chaudharylaw.com/book-an-appointment/ (selecting the ‘service’ of 170 or 500).
If you have any questions about the above please let me know.
I got my portal request submitted everything but heard nothing from IRCC not for coepr or pr card and am travelling soon i know if i had coepr i can go for PRTD document but what if i get my coepr at the near to return canada. Will i be able to use my TRV and work permit
Hi there,
3 weeks back got pr portal request submit my documents and everything still no reply and i have trip coming to india. I know if i had coepr i would have applied for prtd document but what if i get my coepr near to coming date will it be still possible to travel on planned date with trv and valid work permit
Hello, I am sponsoring my Japanese wife for PR under the spouse-in canada pathway. She has received her Open Work Permit and didn’t get any news since then. We applied in April 2022.
We are planning a trip to Japan for 4 weeks in April to visit her sick mother and have a wedding ceremony in her hometown.
Will she be allowed back to Canada?
Thank you for your consideration
since there are some missing facts here, you may want to email us to the email of clerk@chaudharylaw.wpenginepowered.com
If the border officer is highly diligent, then some detailed questioning with credible answers from your side would make it more likely that she would be granted admission to Canada. For some idea about the scope of questions posed by the Canada Border Services Agency you may want to book an appointment through the link https://chaudharylaw.com/book-an-appointment/ selecting the ‘service’ of 30 minutes or 60 minutes (the possible questions posed can vary depending on the profile/immigration history of the person seeking admission to Canada.
Hi Max.. I have received my confirmation for PR processing and Virtual Landing. I have submitted my confirmation of being in Canada, my address, and my photo. However, I have not yet received the eCopR.. I need to travel to the US for business. Can I travel and will it impact my PR Processing?
Hello, I have applied for PR through Express entry and it’s been 3 months since the submission of all the documents. I have a planned trip to India in the mid of Feb and will be returning mid of April. I have TRV and valid Work permit until 2024. If in case, I get my PR approved while I’m in India, would my work permit be void or would I still be allowed to come back to Canada with the TRV and Work Permit? Please advise.
its safer to remain in Canada for certain categories of permanent resident applications, but if you must leave this can be decided by the Canada Border Services Agency after some scrutiny of your immigration history to ensure that your permanent resident application is not voided by leaving Canada.
Generally, with some exceptions a work permit is no longer useable if you become a permanent resident.
work permits are generally not useable if they have been superceded by another document such as a Confirmation Of Permanent Residence
Hello, I have applied for my PR through Express entry and it’s under process. No decision has been given yet. But in the meantime, can I travel to other countries? If yes, what are the steps I need to follow before leaving the country and while returning?
I’d like to get one of the lawyers like Mr. Chaudhary to review your situation and then advise you. Your question requires more background from your side such as category of Express Entry immigration filed, visa history in the past, purpose of trip, duration of trip, and other factors. You can start that process through the link: https://chaudharylaw.com/book-an-appointment/ (selecting the ‘service’ of 170 or 500). If you have any questions about the above please let me know.
I uploaded photos and declared that I am in Canada on the PR Portal in the process to obtain ECOPR on January 10th 2023. I will be travelling to India from 10th Feb – 4th March 2023. There is a high possibility I will get by ECOPR when I am in India. Currently I am on a Open Work Permit and have a valid TRV until April 7 2023. Can I travel back to Canada on ECOPR and TRV ? Please Advice
Hello there would be some questions by the Canada Border Services Agency about your visa history and status change (e.g. when you got the ecopr amongst other questions). Since this requires additional background and some indication of the profile you may present to the Canada Border Services Agency officer, you may want to consult with one of the lawyers here. you can email me to clerk@chaudharylaw.wpenginepowered.com
Hello, that combination of an ecopr and temporary resident visa would lead to some questions by the Canada Border Services Agency at the port of entry. After confirming through questioning that you are a landed permanent resident with no admissibility issues, then the Canada Border Services Agency should allow you to enter Canada, but this is not advice as there are background questions that we’d want to pose in order to provide you with actual advice.
Any work visa
please help to go to canada i have also canada asylum card
hello if you have friends or family in Canada please let us know
You should try to find a job offer e.g. through https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/findajob
I would like to visit Canada, how can I get a visa there?
Hi! I got access to the PR portal yesterday and in the process of submitting my photo. I have a trip planned to the US from Feb 9 to 19. There is a chance that I’ll get my eCOPR before travelling or while I’m in the US. I have a valid work permit and TRV. Will I be able to fly back to Canada with my eCOPR and work permit/TRV?
I received my eCoPR few days back.
I’m currently waiting for my PR card processing.
While i’m waiting for my PR Card, can I travel out of Canada and return back using the existing Work Permit and Visitor Visa (valid till Aug 2024).
مرحبا لدي استفسار
انا طالب جامعي ادرس في سوريا هل يمكنني طلب اللجوء الى كندا
Hi Dear
How to can apply for Canada my experience is Nursing assistant, and I am a student but my wish I come to Canada please guide me and work for Canada and stdy again . Please guide me thankful you. Shahzad Ali
Hello please see the links: https://chaudharylaw.com/services/temporary-residence/canada-visitor-visa/ and
https://chaudharylaw.com/services/temporary-residence/
A Canada Border Services Agency officer has the discretion to let you in to Canada, or to issue you an exclusion order, or allow you in but refer your case to an admissibility hearing.
Your legal status may be presented as liminal to the Canada Border Services Agency officer. If you present a certain profile, the chances of being let in are higher. Your previous visa history is sometimes a factor, as well as the category under which you filed permanent resident status.
Hello some guidance is at: https://chaudharylaw.com/services/temporary-residence/study-in-canada/
لا يمكننا تقديم المشورة بشأن مسائل اللجوء إلا إذا كنت بالفعل في كندا ، لسوء الحظ
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hi please email your question to clerk[at]chaudharylaw.com
Hi.. I will be doing a soft landing in BC (got invited under BC PNP program) next month. Once I land in BC, I need to do 2-3 days domestic trip from Vancouver to Toronto and back to Vancouver.
Is it fine to make this domestic trip to ON; or I am not permitted to leave BC at all?
What travel document would be required for domestic flight, as I would not have received the Canadian PR card by then. I will have my foreign passport, one time IM visa, and copies of COPR etc.
thanks a lot.
Hello, if you are well established in BC, to the satisfaction of the immigration department and/or the Canada Border Services Agency then a short trip outside of BC should not be an issue. Domestic travel typically requires a passport.
Thank you for the quick reply. Really appreciate.
Just to confirm: I would be visiting BC for the first time (basis COPR and IM1 visa received just now). After I land in Vancouver – I plan to make a quick 2-day trip to Toronto and back to Vancouver.
So not sure what would count as “well established”. ?
Will the domestic trip still be fine on a foreign passport only.?
Hi,
I recently submitted my PR application under CEC. After that I travelled outside Canada (not to the country I originally came from) to a country for 2 weeks and am back now (I still have my work permit). Do I have to call IRCC and update my travel history with this travel info?
Hello it is safe to do so.
Hi there
I am waiting for my PR card application to be approved (it’s just the photo left that is in review with the IRCC) but it has been super delayed, I submitted this back in November and still nothing. I still have a closed work permit which was sponsored by my company, which valid until 2024 – am I good to leave Canada and re enter with this permit?
My pr card in decision made steup ut I did not receive any mailed after 4 week?
Oftentimes the photo they ask you to submit is not suitable because you are smiling or some other issue, which causes delays.
The department may in the in the process of asking your for another photograph . The Canada Border Services Agency has discretion to allow you to enter Canada on a work permit if you have demonstrated compliance with that work permit. To get confidence about this, or alternatively, to discuss the worse case scenario, You consult through the link:
https://chaudharylaw.com/book-an-appointment/ (selecting the ‘service’ of 170 or 500).
Assalamualaikum
sir already applly for visitors VISA for Canada i didn’t received any information
hi we reached out to you on email with some general guidance.
I want to live in Canada as a citizen of there
hi you can send your resume to https://chaudharylaw.com/
Sir my husband not get PR he is depoted in canada but he is not comes here still he is in canada to illegal how can i complient the canadian immigration and how can i get back to srilanka
Hello a deported person reuqries an authorization to return to Canada before being allowed back into Canada.
I am from Morocco and I need to get a job in Canada, I am looking for visa free
Give me link
Can I apply Canada work visa sir
Hi, I received the PR approval letter 2 days ago where the ircc asked me to reply via email my details but i don’t have the PR PORTAL invitation or account yet so I havent submitted my photo, address, and haven’t confirmed that I am in Canada. I am planning to go to the Us For a few days, will i be able to return to canada using my trv and open work permit?
Hi , I am still waiting for my PR card even ecopr didnt came yet . I want to travel to India urgently in 2 weeks for 10 days. Can I get entry back to canada with my work permit visa? I heard once you are PR your all visas are invalid. Please help.
My name is Ayoub Hammouche, I am 20 years old. I want to immigrate to Canada
HiI’m still waiting for my PR card and I need to go to Mexico for my sister in-law wedding. Can I travel back to canada with visitor visa while waiting for my PR card?
I want to came to canda to work am in uganda but i do not havetravel documents
Je demande le travail
Hello this depends on the current document you have and the permanent resident category you applied under. You can give more details to clerk@chaudharylaw.wpenginepowered.com
please see: https://chaudharylaw.com/work-in-canada-legally-with-a-valid-genuine-work-visa/
https://chaudharylaw.com/job-offers-to-support-an-immigration-application-under-express-entry/
https://chaudharylaw.com/services/temporary-residence/canadian-work-permit-and-visas/
https://chaudharylaw.com/8-facts-immigrants-should-know-about-working-in-canada/
some links for this are at: https://chaudharylaw.com/work-in-canada-legally-with-a-valid-genuine-work-visa/
https://chaudharylaw.com/job-offers-to-support-an-immigration-application-under-express-entry/
https://chaudharylaw.com/services/temporary-residence/canadian-work-permit-and-visas/
https://chaudharylaw.com/8-facts-immigrants-should-know-about-working-in-canada/
some guidance is at: https://chaudharylaw.com/applying-for-federal-skilled-worker-heres-everything-you-need-to-know/
Hello you may need a PRTD, but this carries some risks – you can reach out to us at clerk@chaudharylaw.wpenginepowered.com
https://chaudharylaw.com/work-in-canada-legally-with-a-valid-genuine-work-visa/
https://chaudharylaw.com/job-offers-to-support-an-immigration-application-under-express-entry/
https://chaudharylaw.com/services/temporary-residence/canadian-work-permit-and-visas/
https://chaudharylaw.com/8-facts-immigrants-should-know-about-working-in-canada/
https://chaudharylaw.com/work-in-canada-legally-with-a-valid-genuine-work-visa/
https://chaudharylaw.com/job-offers-to-support-an-immigration-application-under-express-entry/
https://chaudharylaw.com/services/temporary-residence/canadian-work-permit-and-visas/
https://chaudharylaw.com/8-facts-immigrants-should-know-about-working-in-canada/
This may require some cogent answers to admissibility questions if you return to Canada without your permanent resident card. For more information you can reach out to clerk@chaudharylaw.wpenginepowered.com where we consider if intake may be of assistance to you.
https://chaudharylaw.com/work-in-canada-legally-with-a-valid-genuine-work-visa/
https://chaudharylaw.com/job-offers-to-support-an-immigration-application-under-express-entry/
https://chaudharylaw.com/services/temporary-residence/canadian-work-permit-and-visas/
https://chaudharylaw.com/8-facts-immigrants-should-know-about-working-in-canada/
Hi. My family and I have been approved for PR but while we were waiting, my son had to travel back home and is not back yet. I want to know if this will hold back my PR card application now.
Hello this movement of the son could lead to some delay.
hello, me and my family will migrate to canada in a few days but me and my brother still have pending requirements to do before we graduate in our home country. we are planning to return home after weeks of arrival in canada, is it okay if my mom will flew back home to personally deliver our pr cards to be able to return to canada?
I have submitted my PR application in march 2023 and I have applied for a work permit from inside Canada in December 2022 and am still waiting for the decision on my work permit. My work visa which was issued in September 2021 has expired and I need to travel back to my country.
Can I apply for a visa using any document (for example AOR) from my PR application?
If yes, what kind of visa am I eligible to apply for?
Thank you and best regards,
Amir
Hello this depends on your country of citizenship, the type of work permit, and other factors. you may want to pose this to clerk@chaudharylaw.wpenginepowered.com.
This has reportedly worked in some cases
I currently have a valid work permit, Canadian visit visa and a passport. I received an invite to apply for PR under the express entry program (Last day to submit application is May 23 2023). However, I had already booked a trip to Europe in advance (Returning to Canada on May 23). Is it ok for me to submit my application and then travel outside Canada while PR is in process or would that be risky so I should consider returning a day early (May 22nd 2023) and then apply?
without more details it is safer to file this type of permanent resident case while inside of canada
I got my PR issued while I was traveling out of Canada. I came back to Canada to do the PR card process.
Can it be an issue while applying for Citizenship if one has received their PR while they were not present in Canada?
What is the processing time for citizenship?
I got my PR while I was on India Trip. On my PR card, it says PR since the date of 27th Jan 2021 but on that date, I was in India.
However, when I try to calculate my days for citizenship eligibility when I put this date of PR and travel date it does not allow me to proceed and says the dates need to be checked.
Anyways, my concern is will there be any problem when I apply for citizenship as there is a date of 27th Jan on which day I was in India.
Hello,
I have applied for PR through PNP EE. The application is in process, I want to travel to India as my tenure of work in Canada has finished and not returning to Canada. However, I do have employer specific WP valid till 2025. Will be any issue in my PR application if I return to India while it is in process? What document I need to receive my PR card in this specific scenario?
Can I Leave Canada while in the process of renewing my Pr Card.
Hi,
I have applied for a PR and am waiting for it to finish processing. I gave my medical and biometrics already. I know that I can go to Canada with a visitor visa and wait there but the question that I can’t find an answer to anywhere is, when they request my passport for the visa, do I have return to my country or can I get the PR in Canada ?
Hi, I applied for PR through Express Entry, received my invitation and submitted all the docs. Now I need to travel to Europe for 3 weeks. Am I allowed to do so? I have valid visa and work permit. What if the status of application changes right before my trip or during the trip? Does IRCC cancel the visa and work permit when granting COPR and I actually cannot get it until abroad? Please help to understand.
Hello sir, i submitted my PR application under cec. I still have valid work permit. While I am outside canada on a vacation, if IRCC issues an acknowledgement asking my presence, address details for issuing COPR, can I say yes and return back to Canada on my existing work permit? Is it legally right to do?
I am currently in canada on a work permit and I got a temporary resident Visa based on this. I also recently got my Permanent residence application approved and eCOPR issued. Can i travel out of canada using the valid TRV since my PR card is not ready yet
Hello it looks not suitable to present a temporary resident visa if you are a permanent resident .
You have to answer any questions truthfully. For the implications on your applicadtion for being outsdiet beore it is completed , you may need to consult with a lawyer such as the ones here.
He IRCC and Canada Border Services Agency has discretion to cancel a work permit and temporary resident visa due to non compliance from the permit holder’s side, or mootness. An approval of permanent resident status may lead to mootness of such documents
This sometimes depends on the category of permanent residency filed under.
This can be done, but make sure you comply the permanent resident obligations when you want to return to Canada or else you may lose your permanent resident status.
leaving canada in some cases may jeopardize a pnp application .
It does not appear logical to use a work permit if you have been issued a Confirmation Of Permanent Residence. Legal advice would be needed however, which is something we provide
A miscalulation of the days when filing for citizenship can lead to refusal or misrepresentation.
This depends on the category of permanent resident status you filed under
Hi, I am here in Canada with a mulitple visitor visa and I have started my inland spouse pr spouse sponsorship program. My visit visa stay will be expiring on July 30 ,as i have allowed to stay for 180days mean while can I go back to India.. when the application is in process… & Can I return back to canada with the same visitor visa . Kindly help me with this suggestion..
Hi,
I am under PNP program and already submitted PR application. My work permit expired and under renewing process, can I travel outside Canada? If yes, what document should I need to come back to Canada?
Hi there,
I received my eCOPR on May 23rd and am currently waiting for my PR card. Is it possible for me to visit the US and cross back into canada in a private vehicle (my friend will drive me back in their car), just with my eCOPR + other identification (passport, provincial ID etc).
Thank you.
what do you mean the permanent residents obligations. are you just referring to living in Canada for the three years
leaving canada may adversely affect your permanent resident applcation
a temporary resident visa can be used to enter canada. you may need legal advice to determine the impact of leaving the province on your pnp applcation.
This has worked, but if you present a certain profile to the Canada Border Services Agency , this may trigger an examination at the port of entry to determine your admissibility to Canada.
there is a permanent resident obligation of two years physical presence in Canada within the five year period a Canadian government official asks about your amount of days in Canada.
Hi, I have received an email to send more info for PR and for the PR portal (2nd IRCC Permanent Residence Confirmation Portal). They are asking me if I am in Canada currently, and if not, when I would be returning. I have applied through Québec Experience Program.
I am currently abroad on vacation for 3 months. Upon my return, my work visa will still be valid. Is it a problem for me to answer that I am currently abroad with my date of reentry ? Will this have an impact (ie refusal) on my PR application ? and will I be able to return with my work visa ?
Thank you
This would lead to further examination/ questioning at the poe. Please see: https://youtu.be/1SXkyKfgFN0
Hello,
My PR application, filed from inside Canada, is currently in progress, and I am planning to leave Canada for a 2-month trip. I already have a valid student visa for the duration of my absence.
I am curious about what would happen when I want to return if my PR application gets approved while I am away. How much time will I have to accept the PR offer, as I am not interested in applying for a permanent resident visa and I want to use my current visa to enter Canada?
Hello, I applied for my PR card renewal on March 20th. I have just been requested to resubmit due to an issue in my application but I am currently out of Canada, I wasn’t planning on returning until the end of the Year at which point my sister would bring my PR card to me. Can I resubmit my form from outside of Canada (they have asked for me to resend and resign the form to them but on the form it asks if I am outside of Canada which at the time I am)
Hello assuming the permanent resident status is issued while outside of Canada, the time limit given depends often on the category under which you applied. the port of entry officer may review the type of permanent resident applicatiion you had to see if you still comply with the requirements of the permanent residency under which you filed.
THe document list/package/forms may specifically ask where you are located and you may not be able to file for a permanent resident card while outside of Canada.
Thanks for your quick response.
I applied under PNP, and I am just waiting for the background verification approval. Also, my current visa and study permit are valid by the end of 2023. Does it change anything?
Assuming the provincial authoriteis and/or the federal authorities don’t take issue with your intention to reside in the province, then the risks of jeopardizing your permanent resident may not be significant.
Hello.
I am in canada on a visit visa and my PR application got approved during my visit.
I have submitted portal declaration with photo and address. Waiting for eCopr.
However, its the end of my work vacation and i have to go back to submitting resignation and serve the notice period before i come and settle here.
I really have no option but to leave regardless i got the ecopr or not.
Is it ok if it issued while im abroad and then submit dor PRTD to come back?
Depending on your country of citizenship, you may need a prtd to return.
Thanks.
Getting ecopr while abroad is ok?
Will not make complications later for PR renewal or citizenship application?
Since PR status date will be within time spent out of Canada
Appreciate your help
Many letters sent prior to the E-copr asks for your location and you must be truthful about that. There is also an option to explain the situation to the Canadian issuing office if you are outside of Canada.
Need your expert advise. I am residing in Toronto. I did apply for PR a month ago (in July) while working in Canada. After 2 months (in Oct) I have plans to go to India for a vacation. If my confirmation of PR comes during my stay in India then does my current work permit allows me to enter in Canada or I have to apply for the travel document first to enter again ?
A work permit cannot be used to enter Canada if you have been officially landed as a permanent resident of Canada
My wife and I are waiting for our PR to be approved, after that, we need to receive our first PR card. We had a trip outside of Canada planned for a long time because we were not expecting that the process was going to take as long as it is taking. We both have a valid Work Permit that expires mid-next year.
How can we do it or what do we need if the PR approval comes before or while we are in Canada? Are we able to come back after our trip using the Work Permit?
What does “officially landed as a Permanent Resident” mean?
Landing after being examined by a port of entry officer or ircc officer, as opposed to possessing an ecopr
This depends on the category under which you filed for permanent resident status.
Hi there, quick question! I have been approved and completed all the steps for my PR, and am now only awaiting the card in the mail. However I had to travel urgently to my country for medical reason. Now I will be returning to Canada (I have only been away a few days).
I have a Tourist Visa that is still valid. Can I re-enter the country with my tourist visa without a PRTD? Or do I absolutely need a PRTD since I have been approved for residency but have not yet received my card?
Thank you for your time!
The answer depends on how urgent your need to return to Canada is, among other factors
Hi, I will be applying for PR via PNP nomination soon. can I return to my country and work for a year and then return while waiting for my PR application process?
Hello depending on the provincial program, this may cause delays or a refusal
Hi,
I am yet to apply for my PR. I have created my profile but waiting for ITA. I want to travel to europe in March 2024. Can I travel outside canada and come back if:
1. I have not yet submitted the application for PR, I have valid PGWP until 2026
2. I have submitted the application but waiting for approval
3. I have received the approval but waiting for the PR card.
Thank you,
Shrita
Its hard to respond to this because you give three differnent scenarios/legal statuses without sufficient background facts
Dear Concerned, Good Morning one of my relative already applied PR during Apr’23 and awaiting PR confirmation . He has to travel to India during Jan’24 for important work. Due to delay in PR process applied Bridge permit also to travel to India. Pl give guidance to speedup the PR process or to get the Bridge permit.
If no timely response comes and if the travel due date is approaching please let us know.
I have a US passport but have lived in Canada my entire life. I didn’t realized the PR Card renewal was such a long wait. We have a 10 day trip planned to Hawaii on Jan 21st. If my PR renewal doesn’t arrive by then (I submitted October 25th and it says 88 Days processing time).. will I have any issue flying from Vancouver to Hawaii, and coming back direct to Vancouver with an expired PR card? Our trip was expensive… and I don’t want to stress about it. I do own a business, can I request my own Urgent processing as a Canadian businesses owner if the trip is only for pleasure?
urgent processing is an option (everyone needs a vacation with family and friends at some point)
Hi, my 5-year PR is expiring this year, so I’ve applied for renewal in May this year. It is still pending as there were multiple issues on the photo upload etc. despite having taken them at a professional photographer.
Can I leave the country whilst my PR renewal is pending, using that as the condition to be able to leave and enter? If no, what are the major requirements and consequences of applying for PRTD outside of the country?
you can leave but your compliance will be assessed if you require a prtd to return to canada before being allowed to return to canada
thank you. So once out of country, i would then have to apply for a prtd in order to return? Compliance is assessed on what exactly? i have been in country for enough days to maintain PR status.
Hello,
Thank you for the detailed blog
I am a temporary resident. I am currently on a work permit and looking to apply for PR next year. Can I travel outside of Canada after I submitted my PR application in the future while pending for results? And would I just need passport and work permit to come back?
Thanks a lot!
Some permanent resident categories of application require you to be in Canada at the time of applying and at the time of landing. Other programs for permanent resident status can be delayed or refused if you have a certain travel pattern, so it really depends on which category.
I have been a landed immigrant /permanent resident since 1975. I hold the pink slip format of pr identification. I applied for the new pr card in September 2023 and have not had any response from the authority, my wife and i are recently retired and its travel time now. My wife is Canadian. I have not left the country since 1991…any experience as to what the delay could be.
Hello your status may not be in their computer system (maybe only in their microfiche in some vault) and this may cause delays in confirming your permanent resident status.
Hi I’m a visitor & my wife is PR I have applied for my PR inland spouse application my biometric is done. I need to travel to my country as my visitor visa extension expires.. how long can I stay if I travel while my application is in process.. can enter back with visitor visa as it is having multiple entry..
Hi this depends on the history of the relationship, and the pattern of living together, amongst other reasons.