Renounce PR or not? - Multiple "tourist" stays in summer without having met RO

[philde]

Hey guys,

I wanted to ask you for your advice on the following.

Almost 5 years ago I became PR and had the intention of settling in Canada, however things turned out differently and I went back to Europe for a job opportunity. Since within these 5 years (expiring at the end of 2015) I have only spent a few weeks in Canada there is no way I can meet the RO. Now that is as such not a big problem for me as even though I would like to keep the PR status if possible, I do not rely on it as odds are very low that I will plan to work in Canada again in the near future.

Now I will be visiting a few friends in the summer and would like to ask you would you would recommend doing given my somewhat complex travel plans:
Entering Canada, then visiting friends, then flying to the Caribbean, then back to Canada for a few days, then back to Europe. On top of things I lost the PR card.

So I see the following options:

1) I apply for a Travel Document
-> 1a) the Embassy will likely determine that I did not meet the RO and start revocation procedures - 35€ spent on nothing - processing time tbd
-> 1b) for some reason the Embassy will issue a Travel document which I can use once, however since I will travel also to the Caribbean I would need another one. Is this even possible? If so, 2x 35€ without any chance of it succeeding

2) I do not apply for a travel document and enter with my regular EU passport (i.e. visa exempt country)
-> 2a) I state to be a PR, border guard either does not care and let me in as PR or starts revocation procedure
-> 2b) I take the "tourist line", hoping that I will be allowed to enter as a visitor, either they notice / dont care or start revocation procedure

3)
-> I renounce my PR status prior to my travel. How long does this take?

So the main question for me is what consequences / delays I can expect at the airport i) when I arrive the first time and ii) is there any issue with leaving / re-entering when a revocation procedure is still pending?

I would like to avoid too much of bureaucratic hassle while still possibly trying to keep my chances of keeping the PR if it might not end up preventing me from leaving for / re-entering after the Caribbean trip.

Thanks a lot for your help!

Best Regards,

Phil

 

[CanV]

Take option 2a. Even if you leave after being reported you can still go back before a final decision has been made. You board as a tourist and arrive as a PR. DO NOT seek admission as a visitor, this is a clear misrepresentation, some countries arrest you for this.

 

[philde]

Thanks for your feedback CanV!

So there is no way I will get trouble when re-entering from the Caribbean?

How long could the delay at the airport be when they determine that I have not met the RO and will start revocation procedures?

From your experience, what is the likelyhood that they will give you any trouble given that I won't have any valid travel docs for a PR with me?

Thanks a lot!

Best Regards,

Phil

 

[CanV]

Thanks for your feedback CanV!

So there is no way I will get trouble when re-entering from the Caribbean?

How long could the delay at the airport be when they determine that I have not met the RO and will start revocation procedures?

From your experience, what is the likelyhood that they will give you any trouble given that I won't have any valid travel docs for a PR with me?

Thanks a lot!

Best Regards,

Phil

You are PR and will continue to enter Canada by right until a final determination has been made to revoke your status.

No one can tell you how long it take to clear secondary inspection, could be hours.

It doesn't matter what documents you bring with you. Once your identity and immigration status is determined at port of entry you will be allowed in.

 

[philde]

Okay thanks. Then I will make up my mind over the next couple of weeks whether I want to take the risk of spending a couple of hours in this procedure or simply renounce the status to speed up the process.

Thanks for the support!