PRTD Urgent

[rene.h.gonzalez]

I am applying for a PRTD urgently as I have not received my PR card yet despite the processing times. I researched, and I can request to enter Canada with a PRTD but one of the requirement is to submit a letter explaining why. Does anyone has been in a similar situation? My son is 14 years old, and he is attending an important soccer tournament in the USA as he is pursuing to start his soccer career as a professional player. The PR portal specify reasons like critical illness and more severe situations but there is one option like "others" which is the one I am using. I appreciate if someone may have a letter similar to my case.

 

[scylla]

I am applying for a PRTD urgently as I have not received my PR card yet despite the processing times. I researched, and I can request to enter Canada with a PRTD but one of the requirement is to submit a letter explaining why. Does anyone has been in a similar situation? My son is 14 years old, and he is attending an important soccer tournament in the USA as he is pursuing to start his soccer career as a professional player. The PR portal specify reasons like critical illness and more severe situations but there is one option like "others" which is the one I am using. I appreciate if someone may have a letter similar to my case.

Are you flying or driving?

 

[rene.h.gonzalez]

Driving

 

[scylla]

Driving

You don't need a PRTD. You can re-enter based on your COPR.

 

[rene.h.gonzalez]

What is a COPR?

 

[Ponga]

What is a COPR?

Your paper from IRCC stating that you are a PR (Confirmation of Permanent Residence).

A valid PR Card is only a requirement of a commercial carrier to be `transported' to Canada. The card is NOT needed (but always recommended to have) to actually `enter' Canada (CBSA inspection).

 

[rene.h.gonzalez]

Thanks a lot! I do not have that paper. Should I request a copy at the border where I came first time as a PR card holder?

 

[CanGoldDigger]

Thanks a lot! I do not have that paper. Should I request a copy at the border where I came first time as a PR card holder?

So you are not a PR yet?

 

[rene.h.gonzalez]

Yes I am. My PR expired on June 30, 2024

 

[CanGoldDigger]

Yes I am. My PR expired on June 30, 2024

PR cannot expire. only a PR card. But you can use an expired PR card to enter by land.

 

[rene.h.gonzalez]

Ok Thanks!

 

[rene.h.gonzalez]

Has anyone on this forum entered Canada with a PR card expired? I am looking to prepare my speech, what to say, what not to say, etc. I’d rather gather recommendation from real cases.

 

[Ponga]

Has anyone on this forum entered Canada with a PR card expired? I am looking to prepare my speech, what to say, what not to say, etc. I’d rather gather recommendation from real cases.

Yes. Many have.

Here's a tip:
Answer any and all questions with short, concise truthful answers. If the CBSA officer(s) need more info, they will ask.

 

[canuck78]

Has anyone on this forum entered Canada with a PR card expired? I am looking to prepare my speech, what to say, what not to say, etc. I’d rather gather recommendation from real cases.

If you meet RO there won’t be any problems.

 

[rene.h.gonzalez]

Just to close this thread, I am updating in case someone is in the same situation. The officer just asked me to prove the receipt for the PR card renewal. Since I printed the screen from the PR portal, I was able to demonstrate that my PR card was in the process of being issued, and he let me in with my PR card expired.