Never lived in Canada after obtaining PR - now want to visit for a week

[hanmanthr]

I have U.S. green card. I had also obtained Canadian PR around Oct-2005. I landed in Canada to get my PR and promptly returned to U.S and never lived in Canada since then. Now, I want to visit Canada for a week. Can I use my PR card to enter? I will be driving. Would they have cancelled my PR status?

What are my options? Can I apply for travel visa? If so, what is the impact of loosing the PR status on that application?

Thanks in advance

 

[Alabaman]

Just visit with your Canadian PR. No worries.

 

[Karlshammar]

Hehehe...

Just visit with your Canadian PR. No worries.

Technically speaking, you have lost your PR status and are no longer a Permanent Resident of Canada. You can try to enter with your PR card and see what happens; if you are lucky you might slip through.

Even if they consider your PR status lost you do not need a visa/TRV as you are a U.S. Permanent Resident and thus visa-exempt.

 

[commonwealth]

You can visit Canada on your GC so not a problem, just show your GC on the boarder and enjoy your trip!