YVR Landing as PR without meeting Residency Obligation 730 days

[Buletruck]

Got it. My card has expired and I haven’t met my RO. So what are the chances of being reported at the land border at this point?

The most responsible answer I can give to that is: it depends on the CBSA officer you encounter. There seems to be a lot of latitude in their discretion. A lot will depend on how far out of compliance you are and whether you have H&C reasons for not meeting RO. Despite what many here will tell you, pretty much everything you can present for H&C, they have to consider it. It may not be great reason(s), but it's all applicable. When you make your entry, be prepared in advance. Documents, timelines, etc. showing up and throwing out a net hoping to catch a break won't work well. Have a plan.

And for god sake, only answer exactly what you are asked. Don't expand, no flowery stories....exactly what they ask and nothing more.

 

[Buletruck]

I don't think anyone has precise numbers, but if you are ok with a very rough ballpark figure, consider it 50/50.

I was somehow under the impression though that if in the end the final determination goes your way, and it's decided to allow you to retain PR (based on H&C or whatever reason), then those days will retroactively count after that decision is handed down.

That's correct. They are allowed in that decision. But during the appeal, days are suspended until the decision is made.

 

[canuck78]

The most responsible answer I can give to that is: it depends on the CBSA officer you encounter. There seems to be a lot of latitude in their discretion. A lot will depend on how far out of compliance you are and whether you have H&C reasons for not meeting RO. Despite what many here will tell you, pretty much everything you can present for H&C, they have to consider it. It may not be great reason(s), but it's all applicable. When you make your entry, be prepared in advance. Documents, timelines, etc. showing up and throwing out a net hoping to catch a break won't work well. Have a plan.

And for god sake, only answer exactly what you are asked. Don't expand, no flowery stories....exactly what they ask and nothing more.

Also tough to predict because anecdotally there does appear to be more people being reported under this governent versus the last.

 

[Vinu Ku]

Hello everyone,

I would appreciate your advice regarding my Canadian PR status and whether I have any options based on humanitarian and compassionate (H&C) grounds.

Here is my timeline:

• I became a Canadian Permanent Resident in 2021.
• I landed in Canada in 2021, stayed for about 2 months, received my PR card, and then returned to India.
• The reason I returned was because my mother was seriously ill. She had suffered a brain stroke in 2016, developed Parkinson's disease, and became completely bedridden. I was her primary caregiver.
• During this period, I was not working because I was taking care of my mother full-time.
• Around the same time, my wife received a job opportunity in Germany and moved there. She became the only earning member of our family, while I remained in India to care for my mother. Occasionally, I visited Germany to maintain my dependent residence status, but I spent most of my time in India with my mother.
• In 2023, I returned to Canada and stayed for approximately 6 months in Toronto. During that time, I worked for about 3 months on a contract position.
• I left Canada again at the end of December 2023 to return to India because my mother still required my care.
• In mid-2024, I travelled to Germany to stay with my wife for some time.
• Sadly, my mother passed away in 2025.
• After her passing, I planned to return to Canada permanently. However, we then found out that my wife was pregnant, so I postponed my plans once again to support her during the pregnancy.

My PR card is now due to expire in October 2026, and I understand that I have not met the 730-day residency obligation.

I have extensive evidence to support my circumstances, including:

• Medical records
• Hospital documents
• Parkinson's diagnosis
• Stroke-related records
• Other documents showing that I was my mother's primary caregiver

My questions are:

1. Do I have any realistic chance of keeping my PR status based on humanitarian and compassionate (H&C) considerations?
2. Can I proactively write to IRCC explaining my circumstances before my PR card expires?
3. Does IRCC ever grant relief or allow PR renewal in situations like mine?
4. Would it be better to travel to Canada before my PR card expires and apply for renewal from within Canada, or is there another strategy that would give me the best chance of keeping my PR?
5. Has anyone here successfully renewed PR after failing to meet the residency obligation due to caring for a seriously ill parent?

Becoming a Canadian permanent resident was a goal that took years of hard work. I never intended to abandon Canada permanently. My absences were entirely due to exceptional family circumstances, first because I was the sole caregiver for my bedridden mother, and later because of my family's situation in Germany.

I would sincerely appreciate any advice or experiences from members who have dealt with similar situations.

Thank you.

 

[canuck78]

Hello everyone,

I would appreciate your advice regarding my Canadian PR status and whether I have any options based on humanitarian and compassionate (H&C) grounds.

Here is my timeline:

• I became a Canadian Permanent Resident in 2021.
• I landed in Canada in 2021, stayed for about 2 months, received my PR card, and then returned to India.
• The reason I returned was because my mother was seriously ill. She had suffered a brain stroke in 2016, developed Parkinson's disease, and became completely bedridden. I was her primary caregiver.
• During this period, I was not working because I was taking care of my mother full-time.
• Around the same time, my wife received a job opportunity in Germany and moved there. She became the only earning member of our family, while I remained in India to care for my mother. Occasionally, I visited Germany to maintain my dependent residence status, but I spent most of my time in India with my mother.
• In 2023, I returned to Canada and stayed for approximately 6 months in Toronto. During that time, I worked for about 3 months on a contract position.
• I left Canada again at the end of December 2023 to return to India because my mother still required my care.
• In mid-2024, I travelled to Germany to stay with my wife for some time.
• Sadly, my mother passed away in 2025.
• After her passing, I planned to return to Canada permanently. However, we then found out that my wife was pregnant, so I postponed my plans once again to support her during the pregnancy.

My PR card is now due to expire in October 2026, and I understand that I have not met the 730-day residency obligation.

I have extensive evidence to support my circumstances, including:

• Medical records
• Hospital documents
• Parkinson's diagnosis
• Stroke-related records
• Other documents showing that I was my mother's primary caregiver

My questions are:

1. Do I have any realistic chance of keeping my PR status based on humanitarian and compassionate (H&C) considerations?
2. Can I proactively write to IRCC explaining my circumstances before my PR card expires?
3. Does IRCC ever grant relief or allow PR renewal in situations like mine?
4. Would it be better to travel to Canada before my PR card expires and apply for renewal from within Canada, or is there another strategy that would give me the best chance of keeping my PR?
5. Has anyone here successfully renewed PR after failing to meet the residency obligation due to caring for a seriously ill parent?

Becoming a Canadian permanent resident was a goal that took years of hard work. I never intended to abandon Canada permanently. My absences were entirely due to exceptional family circumstances, first because I was the sole caregiver for my bedridden mother, and later because of my family's situation in Germany.

I would sincerely appreciate any advice or experiences from members who have dealt with similar situations.

Thank you.

Extremely hard to predict if you’re going to be reported when you land. You should land before your PR card expires. If you’re not reported the best way to keep your PR would be to not leave for two years and stay off IRCC’s radar. The big issue is you now have a family who don’t have status. Your other option is to try to apply for a PR card renewal with H&C factors. That still may take around a year and hard to predict the results. I would speak to a lawyer. Also hard to comment without knowing how much time you spent in Germany.