I spoke with Alberta Health again and they said if his intent is to stay in Alberta then he can apply, after I said he'd be on visitor status but applying for PR.
If CBSA gives him a stamp for less than 6 months, then kind of screwed since AH wants to see he's eligible to stay for minimum 6 months. My understanding is that presumption of allowed to stay 6 months unless otherwise noted by CBSA. From this website (
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/about-visitor-visa.html) it says that if not given stamp, then allowed to stay 6 months. So can't we show no stamp in his passport + date of entry on history report to show he's allowed to stay 6 months and those 6 months haven't elapsed?
From another thread (bold mine):
It sounds like only entry date was given on the stamp in the above case and it wasn't an issue?
I understand where you're coming from and appreciate the advice.