user1
October 8, 2015, 12:34pm
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Hello,
My friend just got canadian PR and will be landing in Toronto next month. I understand that it will take 2 months to get the PR card. He already have USA visa and we would like to go to USA to attend a function next month for 5 days but I am confused whether he can enter back to Canada as he does not have PR card. He might have only the landing paper. Is it sufficient to re-enter back to Canada from USA?
Thanks for your help.
Hello,
Thank you for sharing this situation and question with us. It is great that you are looking into this type of information on behalf of your friend.
You can find some information on the CIC website in the I am outside of Canada and do not have a PR card. How can I return to Canada? section.
Here is an excerpt,
I am outside of Canada and do not have a PR card. How can I return to Canada?
Canada’s entry requirements are changing
Starting March 15, 2016, if you are a permanent resident of Canada and a citizen of a visa-exempt country, you will need to travel with your Canadian permanent resident (PR) card or PR travel document when flying to Canada. Otherwise, you may not be able to board your flight to Canada. PRs who are citizens of visa-required countries will continue to need to show their PR card when boarding a flight to Canada.
If you are in Canada and do not have a permanent resident, find out how to apply for a permanent resident card.
If you are outside Canada and do not have a PR card or your card is expired, find out how to apply for a permanent resident travel document.
If you are outside Canada and plan to return to Canada by:
Private vehicle
There are other documents you can use to re-enter the country.
By bus or train
You must apply for a Permanent Resident Travel Document. Otherwise you may not be able to travel to Canada.
You can apply to replace your PR card when you return to Canada.
By air
Starting March 15, 2016, if you are a permanent resident of Canada and a citizen of a visa-exempt country, you will need to travel with you Canadian permanent resident (PR) card or PR travel document when flying to Canada. Otherwise, you may not be able to board your flight to Canada. PRs who are citizens of visa-required countries will continue to need to show their PR card when boarding a flight to Canada.
If you are outside Canada and do not have a PR card or your card is expired, find out how to apply for a permanent resident travel document.
You may also want to contact the Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) Call Centre directly.
I hope this information is helpful. Please let us know if you have further questions and if there is any follow up to your question/situation.
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