Applying for a PRTD after became an adult

[MajdB]

I landed in Canada with my family when I was 17 years old back in 2008. We stayed there for two months and then we left Canada as it was the decision of my dad.

Now, after completed my undergraduate studies, I want to move back to Canada to live and settle there. I'm 25 years old now.

What would be the chances of getting a PRTD now at the age of 25, mentioning that I was removed from Canada as a minor by no fault from my own side, and I wasn't aware that I should apply for PRTD as soon as I become an adult? and the situation in my country of origin is very bad, can this be considered as well as H&C? And is there any other way to move back to Canada and retain my PR?

I really can't risk losing my PR as it is a significant opportunity for me..

 

[scylla]

We recently had someone here who applied for a PRTD at age 22 and was refused. This person is deciding whether to appeal the decision or not. So 25 is definitely on the old side and your chances of success probably aren't that high. Having said that, you can certainly try and see what happens.

For H&C, what you are looking for is evidence of things that prevented you from moving to Canada to fulfill the residency obligation.

 

[scylla]

In case you're interested, here's the thread for the 22 year old that was recently refused:

http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/prtd-rejectedgot-a-notice-for-appeal-please-help-t396969.0.html

 

[MajdB]

Thanks for your reply,,

The thing is I can't risk losing my PR. It is a big hope I'm counting on, plus it wasn't my fault at first when we left Canada. I was a minor.

Is there any other way around to retain my PR. I have seen some posts about entering through the US borders?

Please I really need help...

 

[scylla]

Yes - provided you still have your COPR, another option would be to try re-entering Canada via a US/Canada land border. So you would fly to the US first (which would require a US visa) and then cross into Canada by land using a private vehicle (e.g. a friend's car). It's possible they may just let you in without issue. If they do that, then you should remain in Canada for two years without leaving to meet the residency obligation - and then apply to renew your PR card. There is also some chance that you might be reported at the border for failing to mee the residency obligation. If that happens, you would have to appear at a hearing to argue why you should be allowed to keep your PR status. If that hearing goes well, then you'll be able to stay in Canada and remain a PR. If it doesn't and you're refused, your PR status will be revoked and you will have to leave Canada (although you still have the option of appealing).

Do you have a valid US visa?

No matter what you do - there's going to be a risk that your PR status will be lost. There's no way to eliminate this risk completely.

Good luck.

 

[keesio]

plus it wasn't my fault at first when we left Canada. I was a minor.

The issue here is that you are well past the age where you became an adult. CIC will ask why you didn't try to come back to Canada when you became an adult (18). The longer you wait, the more it hurts your chances. Reasons like "I was in school abroad" or "I had a job abroad" usually is not enough.