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    Canadian Citizen with PR spouse - Critical Immigration Questions

    Cards will only be delivered in Canada by post - so yes, will need a Canadian address. And you should note that sometimes they will send a note for pick-up at an office (which often includes a mini interview), and those who can't enter Canada ... well, can't pick it up in time and will have to...
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    Denied extended stay Us Citizen

    I think both methods have advantages and disadvantages (which I tried to explain as best I understand), and they should be weighed depending on circumstances. Even if you believe the one is clearly better in this instance than the other (as you clearly do), clarification is useful that indeed...
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    Lost my PR card, but it was found

    If during this entire time you will be in compliance and never fall out of compliance when doing this, then there should not be a problem. This depends mostly on a realistic count of your days in/outside Canada and days remaining. But if you are out of compliance: you run the risk of it getting...
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    Denied extended stay Us Citizen

    That's different than saying one cannot apply as outland. You may be right but I just don't see that it specifically says that what you are claiming, that one cannot/must not apply under the Family Class (Outland) if out of status. The text above says nothing of the sort. So I'm going to say...
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    Denied extended stay Us Citizen

    Could you provide a link for that? I thought this only applied to the work permit.
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    PR Renewal after entering Canada with multiple entry PRTD granted under H&C grounds (RC-1 code)

    Okay: but there's actually /no/ basis comparable here, the amount and types of ID the OP holds are more than enough to identify the person AND status. They are not asking to be given /their/ SIN on basis of not having identity docs. The moreso in that there are basically no benefits (that I can...
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    Canadian Citizen with PR spouse - Critical Immigration Questions

    Now note: I don't know what will actually be the outcome when you/she apply for PR card renewal - no-one does. We are never clear how much they examine situations like this, and they may or may not decide to do anything other than renew. As far as I know, there is no downside to applying and...
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    PR card renewal obligations

    Easy stuff first: 2. Yes. 3. Yes. 5. Yes. More difficult questions and to which answers are subjective or 'random': 1. It is a non-zero risk. If when you return you are only about 90 days short, I'd /guess/ the risk of being reported is on the lower side. Non-zero, but not high. Be prepared to...
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    Denied extended stay Us Citizen

    All kinds of lawyers out there, including the sponsors of this forum. But first and foremost: prioritize getting your sponsorship application in ASAP. Hair on fire, drop everything else priority. Once that application is in, you will have MUCH better arguments and position to deal with...
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    Canadian Citizen with PR spouse - Critical Immigration Questions

    The law/regs say in broadest terms, 'accompanying a citizen abroad' (roughly). As far as I can tell from your case, the question is going to be really whether she ever 'resided' here for any meaningful period of time, and whether (hence) the PR is just a status of convenience. Can you really...
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    Humanitarian PRTD refused left Canada as a child

    Sorry to add to my own post but left out important closing point on that and my list of 'things that count': for those who think 'well I'll just do [college / university / medschool / work experience / whatever] before returning to Canada by this route, keep in mind that this will probably NOT...
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    PR Renewal after entering Canada with multiple entry PRTD granted under H&C grounds (RC-1 code)

    What? The person's ID seems to have matched. They, like you, cannot just wave their hands and say 'fraud potential' when a fundamental right is at play.
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    PR Renewal after entering Canada with multiple entry PRTD granted under H&C grounds (RC-1 code)

    I would try the ones that are 'in person' / direct contact as much as possible first. The mail approach is probably / possibly going to be handled the same way as the online one - UNLESS you find a way to get it to a particular person, position, or possibly by copying someone important. What...
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    No updates in my Citizenship application

    FYI I just checked the site for 'current processing times', and they've updated the tallies as of Sept 3 - and for some months the estimates jumped around - eg March 2025 went from 'more time needed' to 1 month. How logically consistent. Anyway, I'm just looking at the info and updating my own...
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    Humanitarian PRTD refused left Canada as a child

    On the latter point, that clearly doesn't apply in all cases - including this one, where the OP completed post-secondary (and then some) - which I mention mostly to warn off anyone thinking that their post-secondary plans or completion will have much impact on IRCC decisions in such cases. As...
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    Assuming Husbands last name, what to change first?

    -In general, make decision of whether you wish to change your name prior to applying for citizenship - or after you get citizenship. -Do the provincial ones first - driver's license, health card, etc. Then PR and SIN/CRA (both of which require, I think, evidence that you have changed it...
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    PR Renewal after entering Canada with multiple entry PRTD granted under H&C grounds (RC-1 code)

    I would apply for the Verification of Status document and retain a copy of the application for that. (There's no telling unfortunately how long that may take, but having applied for it with a copy may give you some additional leverage). Now first, once again: do everythign you can to get your...
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    PR Renewal after entering Canada with multiple entry PRTD granted under H&C grounds (RC-1 code)

    You will need to try things several times. But I note, separate processes depending on what problem you are trying to solve - your issue is NOT exclusively an IRCC thing - and it is likely true that getting your PR card will likely take some time. -If it seems like you already HAVE a SIN, you...
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    PR Renewal after entering Canada with multiple entry PRTD granted under H&C grounds (RC-1 code)

    Again, if you find out what your SIN is and you just think or suspect it is dormant, you can still use it. I do not know how one properly inquires to find out what their SIN is (or if they have one) if they do not know. Assuming you can't find one or are convinced that you didn't have one, I...
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    PR Renewal after entering Canada with multiple entry PRTD granted under H&C grounds (RC-1 code)

    -First, you really, really need to determine whether or not you have a SIN or not. (you say it's dormant - but how do you know that? Are you just assuming that if you had one it's dormant?) -If you have, it can be used to work. Period. It is still valid, and can be used for work (by of course...