Hello everyone,
I became a permanent resident back in 2009 when I was only 13 years old, and only stayed a month in Canada before going back to the Philippines with my parents. I didn't get an SIN then because I was still a minor.
I flew to the US last month, crossed the border and was let in on H&C grounds with the officer mentioning they opted not to report me and apparently left a note on my file on the immigration system to help with my PR renewal in the future. My PR card is expired and I don't think I'll be able to renew it until I've stayed here for 2 years, which I plan to do, but now I'm in limbo where I've been let in, but can't apply for an SIN and legally work until I renew my PR card in at least 2 years.
Is there any way for me to get an SIN with an expired PR card? I went to Service Canada to ask if a letter from a lawyer would help but apparently it would not. Would getting a Verification of Status help?
Any help would be appreciated, thank you!
I became a permanent resident back in 2009 when I was only 13 years old, and only stayed a month in Canada before going back to the Philippines with my parents. I didn't get an SIN then because I was still a minor.
I flew to the US last month, crossed the border and was let in on H&C grounds with the officer mentioning they opted not to report me and apparently left a note on my file on the immigration system to help with my PR renewal in the future. My PR card is expired and I don't think I'll be able to renew it until I've stayed here for 2 years, which I plan to do, but now I'm in limbo where I've been let in, but can't apply for an SIN and legally work until I renew my PR card in at least 2 years.
Is there any way for me to get an SIN with an expired PR card? I went to Service Canada to ask if a letter from a lawyer would help but apparently it would not. Would getting a Verification of Status help?
Any help would be appreciated, thank you!