PR renewal

[Brf]

hi , I have a question about my husband case.
His PR card was expired in jan2018.He applied for renewal by sending all documents at feb23th 2018.
He got an email (start processing) on may 4th.
Now after about 4/5 months his file is sent to local office already.

I want to know how long does it take to inform us about his case after going to local office
( Maximum time)?
And is there any way for me to do for his case because he is outside of canada from last january and we are waiting here in canada.
Thanks

 

[Buletruck]

There is no maximum time, particularly if it’s gone to secondary review. Secondary review can take over 12 months beyond initial processing. How did he apply for renewal in February if he has been outside of Canada since January? PR card renewals can only be submitted from in Canada.

 

[Brf]

Thank so much for reply.
He applied then left.
Now If he wants to apply for travel document , how long does it take to get it?

Because a long time for my kids missing their father,
Actually I want to know is it better to waiting for his card or apply for travel document? Which one is probably sooner?
Thank you

 

[Buletruck]

Did he meet residency obligation when he applied for his PR card?

 

[Brf]

He traveled a lot to outside the canada between 2913-2018 but at the end of 5 years ,Yes he meet residency obligation.

 

[Buletruck]

If he meets RO, then apply for a PRTD.

 

[Brf]

Thanks

 

[Brf]

If he does not meet RO (I am not sure)
Is there another way to help us.

 

[Buletruck]

If he doesn't meet RO and applied for his PR card, then it's probably gone to secondary review and you could potentially have a residency review to deal with. And that will likely lead to them starting the process to revoke his PR. If he wasn't in Canada when his application was submitted (if you did it for him while he was outside of Canada), that's a whole other problem that could pose serious issues. Being in Canada won't prevent a residency review.
As far as other options, if he has or can get a US visa, he can fly to the US and cross at a land border without a PR card. He either has to walk, drive or take a taxi. He can't use a bus or rail.

 

[Brf]

Is it possible that , he apply to revoke his card himself and then come here like a visitor by inviting letter of me? Is t

 

[Brf]

If yes how long does it take?
Thanks for replying

 

[Buletruck]

Personally, never give up your PR until you are in a position where you have to. Getting a TRV when you have a spouse in Canada can be exceptionally difficult. The assumption is you plan to stay and be sponsored, so you don't meet the definition of a visitor, hence the refusals.