Hi Leon,
I received my PR card in March 2010 and it had expired in March 2015. I got married to my Canadian citizen wife in October 2013 and have lived together overseas ever since – which is over 2 years now. I would now like to apply to renew my PR, however, I may not be able to stay in Canada for the 150+ days required for processing the renewed card so I would prefer to apply from overseas. I would like to know whether it is ok to apply from overseas (I have a Canadian mailing address from where I will mail it out and correspond) and then come back to pick up the card when it is ready. I understand that as my PR card has expired I would have to come to Canada on a travel document? Please confirm.
Also, in order to be as transparent as possible, I would like to write a cover letter explaining that I am applying from overseas but will be in Canada to pick up the card, is this ok?
I would also like to know the types of documents required to prove my spouse and I were living together for 2 years. We have tenancy contracts with both our names and some bills. We also have tickets and passport stamps to prove we were travelling together when we did. We have a marriage certificate and a stamp on my passport that she is my spouse. Are these documents sufficient and do any of them need to be notarized?
Thanks.
I received my PR card in March 2010 and it had expired in March 2015. I got married to my Canadian citizen wife in October 2013 and have lived together overseas ever since – which is over 2 years now. I would now like to apply to renew my PR, however, I may not be able to stay in Canada for the 150+ days required for processing the renewed card so I would prefer to apply from overseas. I would like to know whether it is ok to apply from overseas (I have a Canadian mailing address from where I will mail it out and correspond) and then come back to pick up the card when it is ready. I understand that as my PR card has expired I would have to come to Canada on a travel document? Please confirm.
Also, in order to be as transparent as possible, I would like to write a cover letter explaining that I am applying from overseas but will be in Canada to pick up the card, is this ok?
I would also like to know the types of documents required to prove my spouse and I were living together for 2 years. We have tenancy contracts with both our names and some bills. We also have tickets and passport stamps to prove we were travelling together when we did. We have a marriage certificate and a stamp on my passport that she is my spouse. Are these documents sufficient and do any of them need to be notarized?
Thanks.