Permanent Resident Card expires while outside Canada?
Apr 12th 2010, 4:20 pm
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Permanent Resident Card expires while outside Canada?
I'm asking this for my OH who has lived in Canada with me for nearly 5 years now. We're planning on moving to England for two years and while we're there his PR card will expire.
Does he need to renew it while abroad (if so, how?) or can he return with me to Canada using his UK passport and then apply for a new PR card while we're here?
Thanks!
I hope someone will know the answer to this. I wouldn't want to run into any trouble in the future.
Does he need to renew it while abroad (if so, how?) or can he return with me to Canada using his UK passport and then apply for a new PR card while we're here?
Thanks!
I hope someone will know the answer to this. I wouldn't want to run into any trouble in the future.
Apr 12th 2010, 4:27 pm
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With a UK passport he can return to Canada without problem without the PR card in terms of clearing security and boarding the flight (which is where not having the PR card is a problem for non Visa waiver passport holders).
The problems will arise in proving to the officer at the point of entry that his PR status has not lapsed after a long absence, he should be prepared with documentation to show he has met the 2 out of 5 canadian residency requirement in case its needed... Either that or go through the hassle of getting a travel document from London before leaving. Far as I know thats the only official option as you cant renew a PR card from outside Canada.
If I were him Id get a citizenship application on the go now, while he meets the 3 out of 4 year requirement as a PR.
The problems will arise in proving to the officer at the point of entry that his PR status has not lapsed after a long absence, he should be prepared with documentation to show he has met the 2 out of 5 canadian residency requirement in case its needed... Either that or go through the hassle of getting a travel document from London before leaving. Far as I know thats the only official option as you cant renew a PR card from outside Canada.
If I were him Id get a citizenship application on the go now, while he meets the 3 out of 4 year requirement as a PR.
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Apr 12th 2010, 4:47 pm
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Re: Permanent Resident Card expires while outside Canada?
With a UK passport he can return to Canada without problem without the PR card in terms of clearing security and boarding the flight (which is where not having the PR card is a problem for non Visa waiver passport holders).
The problems will arise in proving to the officer at the point of entry that his PR status has not lapsed after a long absence, he should be prepared with documentation to show he has met the 2 out of 5 canadian residency requirement in case its needed... Either that or go trough the hassle of getting a travel document from London before leaving. Far as I know thats the only official option as you cant renew a PR card from outside Canada.
If I were him Id get a citizenship application on the go now, while he meets the 3 out of 4 year requirement as a PR.
The problems will arise in proving to the officer at the point of entry that his PR status has not lapsed after a long absence, he should be prepared with documentation to show he has met the 2 out of 5 canadian residency requirement in case its needed... Either that or go trough the hassle of getting a travel document from London before leaving. Far as I know thats the only official option as you cant renew a PR card from outside Canada.
If I were him Id get a citizenship application on the go now, while he meets the 3 out of 4 year requirement as a PR.
Apr 12th 2010, 4:50 pm
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Apr 12th 2010, 5:58 pm
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Apr 12th 2010, 10:16 pm
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The problems will arise in proving to the officer at the point of entry that his PR status has not lapsed after a long absence, he should be prepared with documentation to show he has met the 2 out of 5 canadian residency requirement in case its needed... Either that or go through the hassle of getting a travel document from London before leaving. Far as I know thats the only official option as you cant renew a PR card from outside Canada.
Citizenship is a much better option.
Apr 13th 2010, 11:46 am
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Re: Permanent Resident Card expires while outside Canada?
Can you renew the PR card now, while you are still in Canada? Note that CIC requires you to go to their office in person to pick up the renewed cards.
And, as others have mentioned, apply for citizenship now!
And, as others have mentioned, apply for citizenship now!
Apr 13th 2010, 1:12 pm
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Insufficient blood caffeine level I expect.
