PR almost done but flight to Toronto in 2 weeks - eTA or PR entry?

[nei43]

Hi everyone, I'm hoping someone can help me with my situation please!

I received the "Ready for Visa" email to submit copies of my passport, which I believe is the final step before receiving COPR.

However, I have a flights to Canada booked for a 1 week stay, flying in 2 weeks - I booked them as this ready for visa email arrived about 1.5 months earlier than expected and I was expecting to just enter as a tourist for the week.

So, I'm trying to figure out how I need/can enter Canada;

1. If I DO receive my COPR prior to flying, does this mean I will have to enter Canada using my PR? Because if I do, I'm only staying for a week, meaning I won't have time to receive my PR card.

2. If my PR is approved, but I haven't received my COPR before I fly, where do I stand? I have approved PR, but no documents, can I enter as a tourist?

3. Any other options?!

Thanks in advance!

 

[scylla]

Hi everyone, I'm hoping someone can help me with my situation please!

I received the "Ready for Visa" email to submit copies of my passport, which I believe is the final step before receiving COPR.

However, I have a flights to Canada booked for a 1 week stay, flying in 2 weeks - I booked them as this ready for visa email arrived about 1.5 months earlier than expected and I was expecting to just enter as a tourist for the week.

So, I'm trying to figure out how I need/can enter Canada;

1. If I DO receive my COPR prior to flying, does this mean I will have to enter Canada using my PR? Because if I do, I'm only staying for a week, meaning I won't have time to receive my PR card.

2. If my PR is approved, but I haven't received my COPR before I fly, where do I stand? I have approved PR, but no documents, can I enter as a tourist?

3. Any other options?!

Thanks in advance!

1. No - you don't have to land. You can enter on your eTA. Or you can use your COPR and land. Your call.
2. You use your eTA and enter as a visitor.
3. Already covered above.

 

[nei43]

Thanks!

 

[Bs65]

If were me I would complete my landing and get it over and done with. Sure it would be good to have PR card mailed to a friend who could courier it to you or just apply for a PRTD. The challenge with the latter of course is more the inconvenience of where the PRTD application gets processed. Ultimately of course decision is yours to make depending on your circumstances.