Buchan6

Assuming you are in Canada at the time of your PR expiring and have you do not have the required 2 years in-time.

Are there any options for remaining i.e. Can you apply for a "permit" via your employer or ANO methods.

Sensible comments appreciated.

christmasoompa

You'd have to do the same as anybody else in Canada without status (i.e. a visitor).

So you'd have to apply for TWP, or PR via another route etc. But bear in mind that you can't work at all until you get new visa sorted.

Buchan6

So, say I was working could I advise my employer prior to the PR expiring, get a TWP through them so the transistion was "seamless" and renain in work, then apply for my PR again ?

BTW - If you are living / applying for PR from Canada what are the typical waiting / processing times ?

christmasoompa

Well, you could apply for the TWP prior to PR expiring so that you don't have to stop work, but don't forget that your employer will have to apply for the LMO first. You can go to the border and get your TWP instantly once you have your LMO, that can take between 1 and 6 months. A lot of LMO's seem to be being rejected at the mo due to the economic climate in Canada, so do make sure your employer presents a watertight case.

I think there is also something you need to do to give up your PR card officially, but if you do a search of the forum you'll hopefully find more info as I'm not too sure about that.

kleinluka

Before getting a TWP you would have to officially rescind your PR and turn in the card.

Buchan6

Do you mean the LMO takes between 1-6 months to process ? ?

Once you have that whats the typical timescale to get a PR when you are living/working in Canada ?

christmasoompa

Sorry, I hadn't realised you were in the UK - thought you were in Canada and had already lost PR!

Yes, if you can avoid losing PR status then do so. PR is getting harder and harder to come by at the moment with most people needing a job for PR, so you'd be better off maintaining PR and then you don't have the hassle (and cost) of reapplying.

Good luck.

JAJ

If an Immigration officer notices that you are in breach of the residence obligation, you can be referred immediately for a hearing to cancel your PR.

Buchan6

Thats what I would have assumed although I was thinking along the lines of the feasibility getting a TWP or similar to "replace" the PR then applying again for a PR.

If you are living in Canada on a PR for example, typically what are the waiting / processing times to get a PR ?

ESarge

Varies a lot based on the route you pick but generally 6-12 months is what's quoted.

Buchan6

Thats what I though assume costs are typically as per the UK i.e. £2K + for a family of 4 ?

ESarge

Application is CAD550 per adult and CAD 150 per dependent child.
Med fees, in Canada, are about CAD275 per person (not sure about children).
Right of Permanent Residence Fee, comes right at the end, is $490 per adult.

You'll have fees for photos and courier/mail costs.