You’re in a complex situation, and it’s important to address it carefully to avoid long-term consequences. Since you have already declared in Portal 1 and 2 that you are in Canada, when in fact you are currently outside the country, this can be considered misrepresentation. Misrepresentation is taken very seriously by IRCC and can result in serious penalties, including refusal of your application, revocation of permanent resident status (even after it’s granted), and a five-year ban from applying for any immigration benefits. If you proceed to obtain an eCOPR under this false declaration and then apply for a Permanent Resident Travel Document (PRTD) to return to Canada, IRCC may review your travel history and identify the discrepancy. This could lead to a finding of misrepresentation, which would severely impact your immigration future.
Instead, the best and most honest course of action is to inform IRCC that you are currently outside Canada and that you do not have a valid Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) to re-enter. You can do this by submitting a correction through the IRCC web form, explaining your current location and requesting that your file be transferred for processing at your local visa office. IRCC will then issue a passport request (PPR), allowing you to submit your passport for visa stamping so that you can enter Canada and land as a permanent resident. The timeline for receiving a PPR after informing IRCC of your location can vary, but typically takes between 2 to 8 weeks, depending on your application status and the workload at your local visa office. Being honest and transparent now, even if it causes a short delay, is far safer than risking misrepresentation, which could cost you your future in Canada.
