Canada Residency card renewal - madness
Jul 10th 2010 | 12:58 pm
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Re: Canada Residency card renewal - madness
For some people taking citizenship is a big deal as it will mean revoking their current nationality - ok for brits it's a no-brainer, but if you are from a country which doesn't allow dual citizenship it could be a tough decision to make.
Jul 10th 2010 | 1:11 pm
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How many brits would give up their passport if it meant no longer being british? I wouldn't, not until I absolutely knew without question that I was here for good with no possibility of ever going anywhere else - and that might not be for 20 years, and even then I doubt it would be an easy decision to make.
Jul 10th 2010 | 1:36 pm
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Are you saying you won't be settled in Canada for 20 years?
The most important citizenship to have is the country which you consider your permanent home. At least this is the case in most developed countries - in authoritarian or backward nations it may be preferable to retain a foreign passport. Anything extra is a bonus.
The most important citizenship to have is the country which you consider your permanent home. At least this is the case in most developed countries - in authoritarian or backward nations it may be preferable to retain a foreign passport. Anything extra is a bonus.
Jul 10th 2010 | 1:38 pm
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How many brits would give up their passport if it meant no longer being british? I wouldn't, not until I absolutely knew without question that I was here for good with no possibility of ever going anywhere else - and that might not be for 20 years, and even then I doubt it would be an easy decision to make.
The most important citizenship to have is the country which you consider your permanent home. At least this is the case in most developed countries - in authoritarian or backward nations it may be preferable to retain a foreign passport. Anything extra is a bonus.
Jul 10th 2010 | 1:39 pm
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If one's mindset is that of a temporary resident (despite holding PR) then it's understandable. If Canada is home, then it's not.
Jul 10th 2010 | 2:46 pm
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Re: Canada Residency card renewal - madness
Perhaps so. Perhaps not. Long term, I'm not so sure it's a good option in life to live somewhere that's not "home."
Bottom line is that Canada does expect migrants to become citizens and while those who choose not to are accepted, providing services such as PR Card is quite low priority.
Bottom line is that Canada does expect migrants to become citizens and while those who choose not to are accepted, providing services such as PR Card is quite low priority.
Jul 10th 2010 | 10:42 pm
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Re: Canada Residency card renewal - madness
We are now 13.5 months later, and my file has now moved from Sydney to Moncton, and no sign of a test invite yet.
So I'm down to 6 months left on my card, and in NS, even after I get the test, anecdotal advice suggests it can be another 5 months to be sworn in.
Of course I'm moving to Ontario in the next few weeks, so that will bugger it up even more (unless they do ceremonies more quickly after the test there).
Jul 10th 2010 | 11:06 pm
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The way we do things evolves, including the immigration process.
Does it really matter that people return "home" after landing to resolve affairs?
Jul 11th 2010 | 4:00 am
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Re: Canada Residency card renewal - madness
) that it was a sign it was time to commit.I agree with Alan though. If it meant I had to give up my Kiwi passport, I probably wouldn't do it.
Jul 11th 2010 | 10:25 am
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Re: Canada Residency card renewal - madness
You have to look at what the system is designed for. There is an assumption that:
a) someone who applies for permanent residence will, once it is granted, come to Canada and live here permanently.
b) after three years they will apply for citizenship.
Therefore you get a free PR card in a few weeks if you do land and stay here and you don't need to worry about renewing your PR card after 5 years.
There is nothing technically wrong with landing then going back to the UK, just as there is no requirement to apply for citizenship, but I think people are being unreasonable in expecting the government to facilitate this when it is clearly not the expected way of a new immigrant.
a) someone who applies for permanent residence will, once it is granted, come to Canada and live here permanently.
b) after three years they will apply for citizenship.
Therefore you get a free PR card in a few weeks if you do land and stay here and you don't need to worry about renewing your PR card after 5 years.
There is nothing technically wrong with landing then going back to the UK, just as there is no requirement to apply for citizenship, but I think people are being unreasonable in expecting the government to facilitate this when it is clearly not the expected way of a new immigrant.
Jul 11th 2010 | 10:39 am
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I think it's a little easier to lose citizenship that way as opposed to signing papers.
People from some countries have to provide letters from CIC proving they are not Canadian before being allowed to renew their passports. It is surprising that people tolerate that.
Jul 11th 2010 | 2:55 pm
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That said, I understand that Japanese women who have to give up their citizenship to be with foreign husbands can reclaim it if their husbands die before them. I sleep lightly these days.
Jul 11th 2010 | 3:23 pm
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Hi
Curiosity, using the old......there are no silly questions........
But ........
if your PR card expires, can you still legally work in Canada.
Cheers
Jerry
Curiosity, using the old......there are no silly questions........
But ........
if your PR card expires, can you still legally work in Canada.
Cheers
Jerry
Jul 11th 2010 | 3:32 pm
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Re: Canada Residency card renewal - madness
BUT - an expired PR Card may not be accepted in other situations where you need to prove your status.
