Full time student abroad

[MarkZ]

I have been a Permanent Resident for over five years. Recently, my PR card expired. I am now looking to apply for Citizenship for myself, my wife and two sons.
My problem is, that my older son, now 17 has been a full time student in the US, and only comes home for some weekends, and winter, summer, and spring break. He therefore does not meet the required amount of days in Canada to renew his PR or apply for citizenship with the rest of our family.
Would there be any exception to help him since he is a student, but his family is living in Canada full time?
Thank you,
MarkZ

 

[scylla]

I have been a Permanent Resident for over five years. Recently, my PR card expired. I am now looking to apply for Citizenship for myself, my wife and two sons.
My problem is, that my older son, now 17 has been a full time student in the US, and only comes home for some weekends, and winter, summer, and spring break. He therefore does not meet the required amount of days in Canada to renew his PR or apply for citizenship with the rest of our family.
Would there be any exception to help him since he is a student, but his family is living in Canada full time?
Thank you,
MarkZ

No - an exception will not be granted to the residency requirements for PR. It was a personal choice to have him study outside of Canada.

 

[MarkZ]

Oh no! So what can we do? He comes home for all vacations, and he will have no status. How will he get over the border to come home?

 

[JPBless]

I have been a Permanent Resident for over five years. Recently, my PR card expired. I am now looking to apply for Citizenship for myself, my wife and two sons.
My problem is, that my older son, now 17 has been a full time student in the US, and only comes home for some weekends, and winter, summer, and spring break. He therefore does not meet the required amount of days in Canada to renew his PR or apply for citizenship with the rest of our family.
Would there be any exception to help him since he is a student, but his family is living in Canada full time?
Thank you,
MarkZ

Have a look at this...
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigratio...come-canadian-citizen/eligibility/minors.html

Since your son is under 18, you can include him in your family citizenship application. He does not have to meet residency obligation.

 

[nanni_doc]

No - an exception will not be granted to the residency requirements for PR. It was a personal choice to have him study outside of Canada.

I don't know why you are giving wrong advise when clearly they are good to apply as along as the person is minor.

 

[nanni_doc]

Oh no! So what can we do? He comes home for all vacations, and he will have no status. How will he get over the border to come home?

You are good so far but I would suggest getting legal help or atleast prepare for it. You son is 17 now and if you apply before he turns 18 you might have a safety umbrella