If I do not move within 3 years can I re-apply at a later time

[shazadtr]

Hi ,

Thank you for answering the many questions that comes your way! It is a noble service that you provide.

I am married to a Canadian citizen and both of us live in the US. Early next year it will be 3 years since I completed my landing in Canada. We would like to live in the US for a few more years before we move to Canada.

If I do not move within this timeframe, is there a chance I can re-apply at a future time or will I not be eligible to do so. I am expecting my US green card in a few months.

Thanks
SR

[thaiguy]

Yes, you can reapply.

[shazadtr]

Thank you so much for the quick response.
I am curious, have you been through this process before? Are there any special considerations when re-applying?

[PMM]

Hi

Thank you so much for the quick response.
I am curious, have you been through this process before? Are there any special considerations when re-applying?

You don't need to re-apply, if you are accompanying a Canadian citizen spouse abroad, you maintain your PR status.
From the Regulations"

(4)  For the purposes of subparagraphs 28(2)(a)(ii) and (iv) of the Act and this section, a permanent resident is accompanying outside Canada a Canadian citizen or another permanent resident — who is their spouse or common-law partner or, in the case of a child, their parent — on each day that the permanent resident is ordinarily residing with the Canadian citizen or the other permanent resident.

PMM

[thaiguy]

Thanks PMM

I think I'm just gonna shut my mouth from here on. ;)

TG

[shazadtr]

Thank you PMM,
The only clarification I have is that, in the US I am working and my wife is on my work visa, so does this change anything?

Thanks a million!

[PMM]

Hi

Thank you PMM,
The only clarification I have is that, in the US I am working and my wife is on my work visa, so does this change anything?

Thanks a million!

Nope, if she is a Canadian it doesn't matter what her status is.

PMM