CONVENTIN REFUGEE-PROTECTED PERSONS

[Munnakumar]

I have a friend who got above status in 1989 in Canada. He had a DUI conviction in 1992 where he was fined and had to do some community service . Due to the conviction when he applied for PR the application was refused in 1996. He is currently gainfully employed and has to get WP extended every 2 years. He has been living in Canada all along and now wants to apply for PR again after over 30 years. No other DUI or criminal convictions.

I understand he can directly apply for PR as in this case Deemed rehabilitation criteria has been met due to the timelines. Am I correct? Any other thoughts would be highly appreciated. Thank you!

 

[canuck78]

I have a friend who got above status in 1989 in Canada. He had a DUI conviction in 1992 where he was fined and had to do some community service . Due to the conviction when he applied for PR the application was refused in 1996. He is currently gainfully employed and has to get WP extended every 2 years. He has been living in Canada all along and now wants to apply for PR again after over 30 years. No other DUI or criminal convictions.



I understand he can directly apply for PR as in this case Deemed rehabilitation criteria has been met due to the timelines. Am I correct? Any other thoughts would be highly appreciated. Thank you!

As long as there are no other issues impacting his ability to apply for PR (return to his home country for example) there are no issues and he can apply.