Jeremy,
British.
Stu
"JAJ" wrote in message
news:3fbbdc04.35867053@news.syd.ihug.com.au...
> Hi Stu
> What's your nationality?
>
> Jeremy
>
> >On Wed, 19 Nov 2003 20:07:02 GMT, "PMM"
wrote:
> >Hi Stu
> >
> >"Stu Barton" wrote in message
> >news:iPOub.434753$6C4.103386@pd7tw1no...
> >> I see that there has been a fair amount of discussion on this but I'm
> >still
> >> a little concerned/confused so bear with me.
> >>
> >> I am a Permanent Resident who is planning to travel to the United
States
> >in
> >> January (and return to Canada that same month). I have applied for the
> >> (inane) Permanent Resident card but do not expect it to be available
> >before
> >> I leave the country.
> >>
> >> Anyone who could provide clarification/guidance on the following would
be
> >> greatly appreciated.
> >>
> >> 1. I understand that the carrier (Air Canada in my case) will not
prevent
> >> me from LEAVING Canada without a PR Card after Dec 31st, 2003. They
will
> >> prevent me from boarding on my RETURN TRIP if I do not possess this
card.
> >> a. Has anyone heard any different?
> >
> >No, if they follow the rules, they will not board you.
> >
> >> b. How strict/lenient should we anticipate this requirement
to
> >be
> >> adhered to? (assuming that I am not the only person in this position
and
> >> that there may be a fair number of people faced with this scenario,
> >> especially early in the new year)
> >
> >Probably fairly strict, since the would subject to a fine and the expense
of
> >returning the person if that person was not admitted to Canada.
> >
> >> c. Potentially, could the carrier allow me to board and then
> >have
> >> Immigration "process" me once I return?
> >
> >Very unlikely.
> >>
> >> 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.
> >> 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.
> >>
> >> Thoughts/comments/suggestions/advice/etc are appreciated.
> >>
> >> Thanks,
> >>
> >> Stu Barton
> >
> >PMM
> >
> >
>
> This is not intended to be legal advice in any jurisdiction
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