Hi, I finally got my COPR and now plan to do a short trip (10 days) for landing. I read on other posts on this forum that it is possible by telling the immigration that I am staying at a friend's place and ask for the PR card to be sent by mail to that friend's address. I have the following questions and appreciate help :
1. at the border as a visitor, it's quite common the immigration officer will ask 'who do you travel with?' 'how long do you stay in Canada?'; for now I will cross the immigration with my COPR, will the officer ask me 'how long do you stay in Canada?'
if yes, should I say my actual plan staying for 10 days? or it is not advised to say 10 days because suppose I am expected to stay in Canada and wait for my PR card which may only be available after 2 months from my landing date?
how should I answer that question if being asked?
2. with the current ETA introduction, it seems for PR, you must show a PR card when re-enter Canada; therefore it will mean my friend has to mail me the PR card when he receives it for me, so does it mean once I leave Canada after this 10-day trip for landing, I can only re-enter Canada after I get my PR card through my friend ?
Thanks for your help!
1. at the border as a visitor, it's quite common the immigration officer will ask 'who do you travel with?' 'how long do you stay in Canada?'; for now I will cross the immigration with my COPR, will the officer ask me 'how long do you stay in Canada?'
if yes, should I say my actual plan staying for 10 days? or it is not advised to say 10 days because suppose I am expected to stay in Canada and wait for my PR card which may only be available after 2 months from my landing date?
how should I answer that question if being asked?
2. with the current ETA introduction, it seems for PR, you must show a PR card when re-enter Canada; therefore it will mean my friend has to mail me the PR card when he receives it for me, so does it mean once I leave Canada after this 10-day trip for landing, I can only re-enter Canada after I get my PR card through my friend ?
Thanks for your help!