I am attempting to sort out a bit of a complex situation and would appreciate any thoughts that would help straighten this out.
My uncle became a PR in the 60's and still has original IMM 1000 from this. After 4 years in Canada he returned to his homeland for a bit over 10 years. So, after more then a decade absence, he returned to Canada, but entered as a visitor. He has remained in Canada since that time and never applied for a PR card since he wasn't traveling. Since re-entering he worked, filed taxes, uses original SIN, contributed to CPP, has drivers license and health card.
Is there any risk at all in applying for a PR card, at this point? Or would it just be smooth sailing? Is there any chance PR status was lost while out of Canada?
After reading through previous posts and thinking about things, it seems to me he definitely is a PR and there really is no chance of PR status being lost at any point, seeing as he's been in Canada for decades now and official cards, documents etc. have always been in good order.
Is there any way through an ATIP request, we can access copies of his records before applying for a PR card to confirm status?
We've just booked a tentative appointment with a RCIC( immigration consultant) but I am starting to think this is may not be helpful and is probably unnecessary. Given the knowledge we already have I think they may not have much to add to clarify things further.
We think, with the long absence and re-entering as a visitor ,Service Canada will want proof of current status for OAS and PR card may be needed for future travel, so are attempting to sort this out.
Is there a person we should consult ( not sure if a RCIC is the right person) too sort this out or are we overthinking this situation and should simply send PR application? Thanks for any thoughts.
My uncle became a PR in the 60's and still has original IMM 1000 from this. After 4 years in Canada he returned to his homeland for a bit over 10 years. So, after more then a decade absence, he returned to Canada, but entered as a visitor. He has remained in Canada since that time and never applied for a PR card since he wasn't traveling. Since re-entering he worked, filed taxes, uses original SIN, contributed to CPP, has drivers license and health card.
Is there any risk at all in applying for a PR card, at this point? Or would it just be smooth sailing? Is there any chance PR status was lost while out of Canada?
After reading through previous posts and thinking about things, it seems to me he definitely is a PR and there really is no chance of PR status being lost at any point, seeing as he's been in Canada for decades now and official cards, documents etc. have always been in good order.
Is there any way through an ATIP request, we can access copies of his records before applying for a PR card to confirm status?
We've just booked a tentative appointment with a RCIC( immigration consultant) but I am starting to think this is may not be helpful and is probably unnecessary. Given the knowledge we already have I think they may not have much to add to clarify things further.
We think, with the long absence and re-entering as a visitor ,Service Canada will want proof of current status for OAS and PR card may be needed for future travel, so are attempting to sort this out.
Is there a person we should consult ( not sure if a RCIC is the right person) too sort this out or are we overthinking this situation and should simply send PR application? Thanks for any thoughts.
