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You can enter Canada legally. You may not be able to stay if the agent begins deportation proceedings against you. If you are already in Canada, it expires, and you do not renew it, you are unlikely to have trouble unless you leave the country and enter it again, but you can't use an expired PR...

What is your country of citizenship? As I understand, if you are a US citizen, this is unusual. US citizens only need to send a scan of their passports. However, citizens of some other countries are required to actually send the physical document. If you're a citizen of one of those countries...

I think I said I was not exempt. It wasn't an issue. They just glanced at my confirmation code.

Yes, people have done it. I just want to be clear with you about what the risks are. I'm not going to tell you to not do it, that's entirely your own choice - if you can afford it if you are turned away, I don't think there is a terrible penalty to be paid for trying - just know it is not in the...

Yes, many people do this and it's common, but it is not what you're supposed to be doing right now. That's because of COVID and, presumably, it will be allowed again when the pandemic is less of a threat, whenever that is. So yes, many do it - but now is not the time. If you choose to try to...

I wouldn't describe what I did as a "soft" landing, but I did land in Canada with the eventual intention of returning to the States. I would have said so if asked; I wasn't. However, my situation is unique. Not in my experience, but I'm just one person. They certainly could, and if they do...

There is some risk - but given the circumstances, I think the odds are pretty good that you will be okay. Everyone knows this is a complicated time. I would just be ready to explain that it's not that you don't want to come - you can't.

Just seconding - US air travel is working normally and is not restricted from Canada. Whatever reason you give should be okay. When you return to Canada, you'll have to quarantine again.

My understanding is that in some places, such as Toronto, some entities will pull your US credit for some purposes upon request and consider it. There's no downside to mentioning it/having proof of your good US credit. However, the systems are completely separate, and your understanding is right...

I landed early in September and the card arrived today. Just about 3 weeks' turnaround time -- faster than anticipated!

Your situation might be complex/tenuous enough that you should contact a consultant or attorney. I'm not qualified at all to say how IRCC will handle this. Possibly someone else here can help; all I know is that if you can't get a new passport, you should at least explain why. I have no idea...

You are risking it, but I think the risk is relatively low. Contact IRCC and explain the situation, then contact them again when you're ready to go. The policy for COPR extensions has, I think, been relaxed somewhat due to the circumstances. Your other option is to attempt a landing and hope you...

It sounds like you and your husband are both already in Canada? What was the occasion for the letter - renewal of a PR card, for instance? How long has it been since he claimed asylum/was it granted? Most likely, you need to write back to IRCC and explain why he doesn't have one and where his...

Soft landing info from before COVID is not likely to help. The policy changed when the border lockdown began to disallow soft landings in most cases. You may still be able to do it - in that you may not be asked any questions about why you're coming at that moment - but there is no guarantee you...

Yes, they'll read a confirmation code from your app and double-check it. They might still ask some questions, but the app makes things go faster. Soft landings aren't allowed; if they ask you why you're coming, you can't lie to them. You need to be able to give an honest answer to the question...

You can keep it in the way @ShivaOm describes, and just hope they let you, or you could use an online service e. g. Google Voice. There's a few hidden minuses you might want to keep in mind, though: Because you're roaming, you're at a low priority on the network you're on and your service may...

I can't answer you as to 1 and 2; I don't know enough about how these lists work in your case. With regards to the others: 3. You can show up anywhere that's open, as far as I know. I've gotten advice that it's better to go through more common ports of entry for landings, e.g. Toronto-Pearson...

You should not do this. That's lying to the IRCC, and if you're found out, it could get you removed from Canada for good. You can say something like "well, I will have to be going back and forth to my home country for a bit as I wrap up my affairs, but long-term I am coming to live and settle...

Written. You will either use the ArriveCAN app (which is what I did), or fill out forms at the airport. They will then ask you about these forms. Public health officials are posted at the airport to determine whether your preparations are sufficient.

When you're at the airport about to travel, they will verify your documents and take your temperature before letting you on the plane. Once you are in Canada, they will ask about your quarantine procedures. They are not going to let you on the plane if you have a fever, and they're not going to...