What happens if I Return by Air to Canada on expired PR Card?

[Delores77]

I am visiting in Texas and came in on an expired Perm.Resident Card with the intention of getting a travel document for return to canada .
I sent my travel document app....1st to Buffalo Office as referred to(they are closed)....then Detroit where they received it but now say I need proof of residency of at least 2 years over the last 5. Since I am in Texas I cannot access any documents in Canada.I have resided in Canada for 1735 days of the last 5 years and my new PR Card is in process in Canada at this time.I must be back in Canada on my return date as my medicines will run out.
My Question is what will happen if I fly back into Ottawa with my expired PR Card?
Thank you,
D.Smock :'(

 

[SenoritaBella]

You can not travel by commercial carrier(plane, train, boat, bus) using an expired pr card and the airline has every right to deny you boarding. But you can drive across the border using your COPR. Assuming you don't have your COPR either, the following will help proof residency:

1. Do you have online banking? Print debit/credit card statements for the last 2 years.
2. Do you work? Ask your employer to fax proof of the hours you have worked so far, etc.
3. Do you know your SIN off-hand? Obtain your notice of assessment online or call CRA for assistance.
4. Do you have a lease to an apartment or gym membership, call and ask if they can fax it to you.

So you only need a computer, internet and some initiative and you will find a solution.

 

[Leon]

If you are visa exempt, you can fly back to Canada using your passport and only show your expired PR card when you get to immigration.

If you are not visa exempt, you can fly to the border, Buffalo for example and then cross the border in a rental car dealing with immigration as you arrive.

 

[Delores77]

Thank you both for taking the time to answer my question;I appreciate it alot

 

[Delores77]

Oh Leon,
How can I find out if I am from a visa exempt country? I am US citizen..thanks so much!I feel the cloud lifting

 

[SenoritaBella]

US citizens have visa exempt status to Canada

Oh Leon,
How can I find out if I am from a visa exempt country? I am US citizen..thanks so much!I feel the cloud lifting

 

[Delores77]

Thank you very much!