PR Card Advice

[missuslynn]

Hi,
I am a PR in Canada and have been for 17 years. My PR card expires next month and I am traveling to Mexico for a vacation. (I booked the trip before realizing that my PR card would be expiring which was careless of me) I will be flying into Vancouver from LA and I am wondering if I will be allowed to board in LA without a valid PR. My new PR application is in progress, but of course it takes several months to process. Am I able to use any other document to get me through immigration at YVR? I am carrying an Australian passport and I have my original record of landing. I am also a NEXUS card holder. Can anyone advise me on what my options are? Thank you.

 

[canuck_in_uk]

Hi

You can board the plane on the strength of your Australian passport as if you are coming to Canada as a visitor. Don't mention your PR status to the airline; if you do, they may request your PR card and refuse to board you when you can't produce a valid card.

When you arrive in Canada, present yourself to CBSA as a PR and explain that you've applied for your new PR card but are still waiting. You won't have any issues.

 

[missuslynn]

Thank you for your advice. I appreciate the time you took to answer me.

Grateful PR in Vancouver.