Expired PR

[basmaa]

My family applied for a Canadian PR, which was approved and we did the landing in 2013, however, unfortunately, we could not move there at the time and now I am looking to move to Canada. What would be the best way to do so?

 

[Jakev]

My family applied for a Canadian PR, which was approved and we did the landing in 2013, however, unfortunately, we could not move there at the time and now I am looking to move to Canada. What would be the best way to do so?

It’s been 6 years now. How long did you stay in Canada thus far?

 

[basmaa]

We did not stay in Canada, unfortunately.

 

[Jakev]

We did not stay in Canada, unfortunately.

Sorry, I don’t reckon there is any other way. You have to renounce your PR and apply for a visa to come to Canada.

 

[canuck78]

Are you from a visa-exempt country and do you have a US visa? Your only option would be to fly into the US and try to cross the border without getting reported. Then you would have to remain in Canada for 2 years. There are zero guarantees that this will work.

 

[basmaa]

I currently hold an Egyptian nationality but I do have a valid US visa, which could work. However, I would ideally prefer go through the most legal route.

 

[basmaa]

But is there any way I can apply to renew the PR card then staying for 2 years?

 

[canuck78]

I currently hold an Egyptian nationality but I do have a valid US visa, which could work. However, I would ideally prefer go through the most legal route.

Won't work because Egyptian citizens require a visa to enter Canada so the border agents will realize you are a PR and haven't met your RO. I would look into whether you qualify and apply again after renouncing your PR.

 

[jddd]

If you are able to enter Canada without being reported then you can stay for 2 years then apply for PR card.

 

[canuck78]

But is there any way I can apply to renew the PR card then staying for 2 years?

You haven't met the RO so you can't renew your PR card. Is there a reason you couldn't move?

 

[basmaa]

I applied and got accepted to a university in Canada, however, I was not able to attend there due to familial reasons, and my parents could not move at the time as they could not find a job.

Currently, I hold a bachelor's degree and wish to work in Canada or apply for a Master's degree.

 

[Buletruck]

If you are able to enter Canada without being reported then you can stay for 2 years then apply for PR card.

As pointed out by Canuck78, CBSA would immediately know the OP is a PR as they don’t have a visa. When they ask when you left Canada, you have to tell them. You can’t withhold information or you could face misrepresentation.

How old are you now?

 

[basmaa]

I will happily disclose any and all information to CBSA, all I'm looking to understand is what is the best, (and legal) course of action to move forward.

 

[canuck78]

I applied and got accepted to a university in Canada, however, I was not able to attend there due to familial reasons, and my parents could not move at the time as they could not find a job.

Currently, I hold a bachelor's degree and wish to work in Canada or apply for a Master's degree.

Not being able to find jobs is unfortunately not a good reason. It also seems like you would have been old enough to move to Canada on your own to attend college or university.

 

[jddd]

As pointed out by Canuck78, CBSA would immediately know the OP is a PR as they don’t have a visa. When they ask when you left Canada, you have to tell them. You can’t withhold information or you could face misrepresentation.

How old are you now?

Agree with that but on the off chance OP is not reported then that’s what he can do. I know chances are slim.