PR-Not met days - when safe to apply for new card, Is it possible to sponsor.

[JeffreyJoe]

So, let in at the border with 'PR' written in passport on the Canada stamp despite not meeting required days. Man at border gave me a piece of paper saying 'compassionate grounds' and tells me I may not need lawyer. It felt like he was letting me by, doing me a favour .So I believe to be PR, but without card, card was lost a long time ago and is now expired. I've seen advice written on forums to stay put for 2 years, apply for healthcare and driving licence via landing card, and continue to work legally until I apply (having been here for 2 years). I fully intend to finish immigration process, there is no better place for me than Canada.

Question 1 - Is this good advice even with recent changes?

Question 2 - what are the chances of sponsoring american girlfriend of 2 years?

Question 3 - Traveling out and back in with UK passport, is that playing with fire?

 

[scylla]

1) Not sure what you mean by recent change. But yes - if you stay in Canada for 2 years you will be able to renew your PR status.

2) Zero chance right now. You cannot sponsor your girlfriend until you meet the residency requirement. If you try now, you can expect CIC to refuse the sponsorship application and start the process of officially revoking your PR status. You will have to wait 2 years before you sponsor her.

3) Playing with fire if you want to keep your PR status.