Entering Canada with landing papers

[Jes]

Hi,

Sry if the subject came before (I am sure it did, but I had my problems with the search function, so see it as an up for future reference)

My brother in law is a PR, rest of the family are citizens and has been living here for 11 years. He doesn't live here and doesn't intend to apply for citizenship. He always maintains the RO (usually 2,5-3 years in last 5 years) at any time. He is not from a visa exempt country.

The problem: he came here in May to renew his PR card for the second time, which he uses to enter Canada. He hasn't heard anything till now and phone calls didn't help to clear the situation. He planned to stay here until the new card is issued, so he applied the normal way. Now he must leave Canada for an extremely important business issue, that none of his employees can solve.

He was told by friends, that he could travel back via USA and come here with the car and then he just needs to show his landing papers. Is this true?
if not what other alternative does he have? he has just about 7-10 days before he must leave anyway.

Thx in advance

 

[wilson]

If he cannot wait till the renewal of his PR Card, there is no other option except re-entering via US boarder by private car, if he has a US entry visa. If so, let him keep a copy of his renewal application,fee payment receipt, expired PR card and landing paper (COPR). I don't think there could be any problem for re-entry.

 

[Jes]

thx wilson,

Yes, he has a 10 years visa for the US. And he can't wait.
He decided to fly anyway on Saturday. He'll call the the CIC and inform them.

I'll call them too and ask the same question and see if I maybe get anything from them.

 

[wilson]

He can leave but it won't help talking to CIC Call Centre agent. They would say perhaps to wait or re-enter with PRTD.

 

[Jes]

Hi again,
Just another question:
Is someone in his situation eligible to apply for a Travel Document (never heard of these before I read this forum), and how long does it usually take to issue one?

Thx

 

[Alurra71]

Hi again,
Just another question:
Is someone in his situation eligible to apply for a Travel Document (never heard of these before I read this forum), and how long does it usually take to issue one?

Thx

He can always apply for a PRTD from wherever it is he is staying. So long as he meets the RO at the time he applies for his PRTD then he should be fine. Every country varies on how long it takes to issue them.