In article <G3Qub.59412$1K.29021@edtnps84>,
PMM <pmurray-no spam-@telus.net> wrote:
>Hi Stu
>"Stu Barton" <> wrote in message
>news:iPOub.434753$6C4.103386@pd7tw1no...
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>> 2. For those residents who do not possess a PR Card they apply to the
>> nearest Canadian Consulate whilst abroad to obtain a "Limited Use Travel
>> Document" (for a $50 fee).
>> a. Can you obtain this document before you travel (leave
>Canada)?
>No.
Why not? Maybe this ties into the later question..
>> b. Do you need to present yourself in person to a Canadian
>> Consulate or can this be done by fax/mail/phone?
>See: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/pdf/kits/guides/5529E.PDF it appears that
>it can be done by mail, but you would have include your passport.
>> c. What is the potential processing time for this document?
>> Essentially I don't want to end up in the situation of arriving at the
>> airport to return to Canada and having to miss my flight because I do not
>> have the correct documentation. I would like to pre-arrange as much in
>> advance as possible (conceding of course that I should have applied for
>the
>> PR Card earlier).
>> What is the worse case scenario if I do not have a PR Card?
>Fly to a US airport closest to your Canadian destination, rent a car, with
>Canada drop off.
Ok, so what are the rules again? Maybe I'm missing something?
I'm in the situation of needing to drive someone to Buffalo (from Ontario)
for their flight on Jan 3. I am a PR, and have applied for the card.
Will I be prevented from re-entering Canada? Is this the "only for
commercial carries" restriction, meaning I CAN enter while driving my own
car?
Thanks,
Mattias