I left Canada during the first 6 months of landing and now really worried and confused on the implications to my status. I'm really hoping that someone would shed some light. Here is my story..
After 3 years of long distance relationship, my husband and I decided to get married on 1 July 2009 in Montreal. During these 3-year period we would take turns to visit each other; at least twice a year. My PR was finally approved and I landed in Montreal on 16 November 2009. I was really happy although I had to leave behind loving parents, corporate ranking job and other assets in Malaysia.
The winter in Montreal was pretty nasty, needless to say. I wasn't hoping for middle ranking corporate positions but I couldn't get a decent job as my French is really basic. I was balancing between 4 days French class from 9am-12noon and tele-marketing job from 2-10pm - 7 days a week. I would spend 2-3 hours at night searching for jobs on multiple on-line job agency. My husband couldn't help much as most jobs in Montreal require conversational French. We fought most nights for many reasons. The relationship was turning ugly. I lost 16 pounds in 3 months due to depression.
When everything was against me, I received a call that my father was sick back home. Extremely worried I told my husband that I need to visit my family and will be back after 6 months. He was against the idea but I still left in April 2010 and have been staying in Malaysia ever since.
In July 2010 - my husband filed for a divorce. Devastated and didn't want to hold him back I signed the papers and mailed it back. The divorced should be finalized soon. Its been over a year now but I couldn't move on. I'm extremely heart broken and couldn't understand why he had to file for divorce before seeing each other again. I know I still love him but he wouldn't want to take me back. I don't want to force him into anything.
Could someone be kind enough to share your thoughts:-
1. Does anyone know what would happen to my PR?
2. When should I return to Canada in order to secure renewal on PR due on 15 November 2015?
3. Does the divorce has any implications on my PR status?
4. Should I consult local embassy on my case?
5. I didn't want to put my husband in trouble because he's obligated to support me for 3 years but what options do I have if I should return to Canada by July 2012..?
Thanks
After 3 years of long distance relationship, my husband and I decided to get married on 1 July 2009 in Montreal. During these 3-year period we would take turns to visit each other; at least twice a year. My PR was finally approved and I landed in Montreal on 16 November 2009. I was really happy although I had to leave behind loving parents, corporate ranking job and other assets in Malaysia.
The winter in Montreal was pretty nasty, needless to say. I wasn't hoping for middle ranking corporate positions but I couldn't get a decent job as my French is really basic. I was balancing between 4 days French class from 9am-12noon and tele-marketing job from 2-10pm - 7 days a week. I would spend 2-3 hours at night searching for jobs on multiple on-line job agency. My husband couldn't help much as most jobs in Montreal require conversational French. We fought most nights for many reasons. The relationship was turning ugly. I lost 16 pounds in 3 months due to depression.
When everything was against me, I received a call that my father was sick back home. Extremely worried I told my husband that I need to visit my family and will be back after 6 months. He was against the idea but I still left in April 2010 and have been staying in Malaysia ever since.
In July 2010 - my husband filed for a divorce. Devastated and didn't want to hold him back I signed the papers and mailed it back. The divorced should be finalized soon. Its been over a year now but I couldn't move on. I'm extremely heart broken and couldn't understand why he had to file for divorce before seeing each other again. I know I still love him but he wouldn't want to take me back. I don't want to force him into anything.
Could someone be kind enough to share your thoughts:-
1. Does anyone know what would happen to my PR?
2. When should I return to Canada in order to secure renewal on PR due on 15 November 2015?
3. Does the divorce has any implications on my PR status?
4. Should I consult local embassy on my case?
5. I didn't want to put my husband in trouble because he's obligated to support me for 3 years but what options do I have if I should return to Canada by July 2012..?
Thanks
