Advice During Travel

[LostinSpace]

So my wife and I submitted her Outland (but living together) PR towards the end of last year and we're waiting on confirmation from IRCC on acceptance of the application (been less than two weeks since receipt by IRCC).

We both travel to the US (where she is from) to see her family fairly regularly, like every 2 months or so, and the last few times, we have been stopped by CBSA with questioning regarding her status, which has gotten annoying. Since she is a US citizen, she is supposed to be allowed in Canada for up to 6 months and there's yet to be a period where she's stayed more than 3-4 months in Canada with me since she moved up here as she had a ton of events to go to back home (weddings, baby showers, etc). I'm trying to avoid this annoyance on an upcoming trip and wondering if it would be sufficient to take a copy of our Marriage certificate or will the CBSA expect to see the original?

Even the IRCC was surprised when I mentioned our experience during one of my calls with them a while back and they stated that the CBSA really has no reason to hassle us (I agree!). Appreciate any advice from anyone that may have experienced similar issues and how they rectified it while waiting for a PR to come through.

 

[canuck_in_uk]

So my wife and I submitted her Outland (but living together) PR towards the end of last year and we're waiting on confirmation from IRCC on acceptance of the application (been less than two weeks since receipt by IRCC).

We both travel to the US (where she is from) to see her family fairly regularly, like every 2 months or so, and the last few times, we have been stopped by CBSA with questioning regarding her status, which has gotten annoying. Since she is a US citizen, she is supposed to be allowed in Canada for up to 6 months and there's yet to be a period where she's stayed more than 3-4 months in Canada with me since she moved up here as she had a ton of events to go to back home (weddings, baby showers, etc). I'm trying to avoid this annoyance on an upcoming trip and wondering if it would be sufficient to take a copy of our Marriage certificate or will the CBSA expect to see the original?

Even the IRCC was surprised when I mentioned our experience during one of my calls with them a while back and they stated that the CBSA really has no reason to hassle us (I agree!). Appreciate any advice from anyone that may have experienced similar issues and how they rectified it while waiting for a PR to come through.

She is not "supposed to be allowed in Canada for 6 months". She has no right of entry to Canada. She can be granted up to 6 months or she can be refused entry. It is entirely up to CBSA. Visitors do not have the right to live in Canada, so CBSA asking questions when she is coming back and forth is perfectly normal.

Carry proof of the PR app.

 

[kcward7]

So my wife and I submitted her Outland (but living together) PR towards the end of last year and we're waiting on confirmation from IRCC on acceptance of the application (been less than two weeks since receipt by IRCC).

We both travel to the US (where she is from) to see her family fairly regularly, like every 2 months or so, and the last few times, we have been stopped by CBSA with questioning regarding her status, which has gotten annoying. Since she is a US citizen, she is supposed to be allowed in Canada for up to 6 months and there's yet to be a period where she's stayed more than 3-4 months in Canada with me since she moved up here as she had a ton of events to go to back home (weddings, baby showers, etc). I'm trying to avoid this annoyance on an upcoming trip and wondering if it would be sufficient to take a copy of our Marriage certificate or will the CBSA expect to see the original?

Even the IRCC was surprised when I mentioned our experience during one of my calls with them a while back and they stated that the CBSA really has no reason to hassle us (I agree!). Appreciate any advice from anyone that may have experienced similar issues and how they rectified it while waiting for a PR to come through.

In addition IRCC and CBSA are different entities, just because "IRCC says so" does not make it true. CBSA has every right to question and deny entry, should they decide to.

 

[LostinSpace]

She is not "supposed to be allowed in Canada for 6 months". She has no right of entry to Canada. She can be granted up to 6 months or she can be refused entry. It is entirely up to CBSA. Visitors do not have the right to live in Canada, so CBSA asking questions when she is coming back and forth is perfectly normal.

Carry proof of the PR app.

I have no problems with questions, it's being asked to go to the office for further questioning each time; most of the time they are polite, but there is the odd time where the agent is rude.

What is proof of the PR app?

 

[canuck_in_uk]

I have no problems with questions, it's being asked to go to the office for further questioning each time; most of the time they are polite, but there is the odd time where the agent is rude.

What is proof of the PR app?

PR fee receipt.

 

[LostinSpace]

Really? That is all it takes? Ok, guess I'll have her keep a copy of the marriage cert and the receipt when she travels next.

Hmm, the receipt doesn't say a heck of a lot other than it's from IRCC... hope that's clear enough for the CBSA.

 

[canuck_in_uk]

Really? That is all it takes? Ok, guess I'll have her keep a copy of the marriage cert and the receipt when she travels next.

Hmm, the receipt doesn't say a heck of a lot other than it's from IRCC... hope that's clear enough for the CBSA.

CBSA will know what it is.

 

[LostinSpace]

Thank you for your feedback and advice.