expired PR card: re-entering with Confirmation of PR

[msvadi]

According to the CIC website, one can re-enter Canada using a Confirmation of Permanent Residence instead of a PR card when returning in a private vehicle.

Has anyone experienced any issues with that (in particular at the Peace Arch crossing in BC)? Does one have to go through extended questioning when using Confirmation of PR instead of PR card? Should we prepare to spend a lot of time at the border?

We need to take a short trip across the border, which can be easily cancelled if re-entering with a Confirmation of PR is huge hassle and risky. On the other hand, we would like to take this trip if re-entering with a Confirmation of PR is as easy as with a PR card.

Thanks.

 

[Msafiri]

You will get sent to Secondary Inspection where they can confirm your PR status - they need to make sure the COPR is legit too..its amazing what you can do with a laser printer nowadays. Your time at the border depends on the traffic on the day. Peace Arch can get busy so you may have to wait for several hours. Depending on your landing date and your RO position on crossing date your time at Secondary may be pleasant or unpleasant.