Renewal of PR card while living abroad with Canadian spouse "Situation B"

[Saud123]

I am a Canadian citizen and my spouse is PR since 2016. got her PR renewed for the first time in 2021 and now about to expire in Dec 2026. From 2021 to uptil now she never lived in Canada. We have been cohabiting together during this time outside Canada. My son is also a Canadian citizen. My question is

1. What are the chances of getting PR renewed?
2. what documents are required to submit while she falls into "Situation B"?
we do not have joint bank accounts or joint lease statement. what are the some of the strongest documents that i can provide apart from that?
3. If she cannot apply for the renewal of PR card while abroad. is it easy to get Permanent Resident travel document (PRTD)

thanks for shedding light

 

[armoured]

Has your spouse resided in Canada at all since becoming a PR? (i.e. was she in Canada until 2021?) Was the PR by sponsorship (.e. you sponsored her)?

'You have been cohabitating during this time' - which time? Did you move more or less together?

I don't know what 'Situation B' is.

 

[canuck78]

I am a Canadian citizen and my spouse is PR since 2016. got her PR renewed for the first time in 2021 and now about to expire in Dec 2026. From 2021 to uptil now she never lived in Canada. We have been cohabiting together during this time outside Canada. My son is also a Canadian citizen. My question is

1. What are the chances of getting PR renewed?
2. what documents are required to submit while she falls into "Situation B"?
we do not have joint bank accounts or joint lease statement. what are the some of the strongest documents that i can provide apart from that?
3. whats the time limit to receive the renewed PR card once application is submitted?

thanks for shedding light

Is she planning on returning to Canada multiple time within 6 months or for an extended amount of time? How did she renew her PR card in 2021? Did she come and visit when she applied to renew her PR card and to pick it up?

 

[Saud123]

Is she planning on returning to Canada multiple time within 6 months or for an extended amount of time? How did she renew her PR card in 2021? Did she come and visit when she applied to renew her PR card and to pick it up?

she is not planning to come to Canada for next 12 months. From 2016-2021 she lived in Canada on and off and completed her RO but never applied for citizenship.

 

[Saud123]

Has your spouse resided in Canada at all since becoming a PR? (i.e. was she in Canada until 2021?) Was the PR by sponsorship (.e. you sponsored her)?

'You have been cohabitating during this time' - which time? Did you move more or less together?

I don't know what 'Situation B' is.

yes she lived in canada from 2016-2021 on and off and received renewed PR card when she was in Canada. Yes, she received PR through spousal sponsorship. we have been happily living together ever since we got married. We moved abroad after she received her renewed PR card in 2021. here is the detail of Situation B according to Instreuction Guide IMM5445

Situation B. Accompanying a Canadian citizen outside Canada​

You may count each day you accompanied a Canadian citizen outside Canada as long as this person is your spouse, common-law partner or parent (if you were a child under 19 years of age before October 24, 2017 or under 22 years of age after October 24, 2017).

 

[armoured]

yes she lived in canada from 2016-2021 on and off and received renewed PR card when she was in Canada. Yes, she received PR through spousal sponsorship. we have been happily living together ever since we got married. We moved abroad after she received her renewed PR card in 2021. here is the detail of Situation B according to Instreuction Guide IMM5445

Situation B. Accompanying a Canadian citizen outside Canada​

You may count each day you accompanied a Canadian citizen outside Canada as long as this person is your spouse, common-law partner or parent (if you were a child under 19 years of age before October 24, 2017 or under 22 years of age after October 24, 2017).

Then my guess is she won't have any trouble, overall - don't see any of the things that sometimes come up as issues. Note that /usually/ one has to be in Canada to apply for a PR card. She can simplify things IMO by just applying for a PRTD in country where you are (same information, really), most likely she'll get a long-duration one (a few years at least).

Apply for the PR card in Canada when she next visits.

ANd important note: she's not renewing her PR status - that is permanent (can only be revoked or renounced). She's renewing her PR card - which is mostly for travel back to Canada and some living-in-Canada identification. The PRTD will serve for most of that, she can apply for the PR card later.

 

[canuck78]

she is not planning to come to Canada for next 12 months. From 2016-2021 she lived in Canada on and off and completed her RO but never applied for citizenship.

What do you mean by living on and off in Canada from 2016-21? After she landed as a PR did you settle in Canada together for a reasonable amount of time? When you sponsor someone you are expected to settle in Canada with your spouse. After you’ve established a life in Canada with your spouse then life happens and you may need to move for example. How much time you spend in Canada would also impact whether she qualified for provincial healthcare for example because a valid health card doesn’t mean you qualify to use it. You also have to have met the residency obligation or could be asked to pay back costs in the future if audited.

So she can’t renew her PR card until she returns to Canada. If you have over a year before a potential visit putting her on more documents with you is something you could consider. She will likely be expected to pick up her PR card in person if living abroad. If her goal is to visit Canada every once in a while a multiple entry PRTD may be the better option and can be applied for from abroad. If she applies for the PRTD make sure to explain that you would like to be considered for a multiple entry PRTD to visit Canada over a longer period of time.

 

[Cameron2020]

I suggest she comes to Canada before her PR card is expired and apply for renewal and wait here until she receives her new card and then she can do whatever she wants.
If your passports are stamped when entering or leaving the country you reside, you can get a confirmed copy of both passports and provide it as the evidence that shows you were both living in that country between any entry and exit.
She can prepare all documents in advance and fill all the forms and attach all documents before coming to Canada and submit the application as soon as she arrives.