Canadian PR Entry Concerns: Crossing Canada border with Family from Detroit USA without meeting Residency Obligation

[familyman86]

Hey, congrats! From what I've seen and read elsewhere this is not usually the case, so I'm (happily) caught by surprise here.

Out of curiosity, which province did this for you? May help others in similar situations in the future.

Was also curious - what is going on with your non-PR son? Was he able to get a visitor record? How are you planning on handling his healthcare?

Province is Ontario.

Visitor record: I will apply in a couple of month

Currently, my son is getting insurance from my employer for 3-4 months. After that, I will buy private health insurance for him.

 

[canuck78]

Hey, congrats! From what I've seen and read elsewhere this is not usually the case, so I'm (happily) caught by surprise here.

Out of curiosity, which province did this for you? May help others in similar situations in the future.

Was also curious - what is going on with your non-PR son? Was he able to get a visitor record? How are you planning on handling his healthcare?

PR card expiry date rarely tied to health card expiry date. The exception may be for PR cards only issued for a short period of time if status is being appealed.

 

[abff08f4813c]

PR card expiry date rarely tied to health card expiry date. The exception may be for PR cards only issued for a short period of time if status is being appealed.

Well, I live in Ontario, and mine was tied. Granted, it's almost five years long - but there's a difference of a couple weeks so while not a big deal for me, it's noticable. (I.e. if it was exactly five years and not tied, my health card should be good for a few more weeks past the end of my PR card, not ending on the exact same day.)

 

[canuck78]

Well, I live in Ontario, and mine was tied. Granted, it's almost five years long - but there's a difference of a couple weeks so while not a big deal for me, it's noticable. (I.e. if it was exactly five years and not tied, my health card should be good for a few more weeks past the end of my PR card, not ending on the exact same day.)

You can renew your health card with proof of residency not a valid PR card so actually not a big deal. A PR card is a travel document not proof of residency. Was this your first PR card?