Not a lot of hard thought necessary to recognize it is NOT a good idea to make a representation of fact that is NOT true in an application to IRCC.
And that is so regardless of how it goes in any particular instance. Not for me to characterize the best case scenario outcome (PR TD issued) as "that-works" or "got-away-with-it," but either way that does not change the fundamental wisdom that it is NOT a good idea to make a representation of fact that is NOT true in an application to IRCC.
In other words, regardless how this goes, suggesting it is an OK approach for others to follow is NOT OK. In particular, if it works out, asserting that doing similarly WILL WORK is an unfounded promise. Suggesting that doing similarly MIGHT also work for someone else is not making a false promise, but anyone else considering doing similarly should understand it MIGHT NOT work the next time.
Disclaimer: yeah, I've fudged a thing or three along the way, which is as much of a confession I'll make; so I get the whole got-to-do what you-got-to-do approach to making hard decisions. Real life. But make no mistake: colouring inside the lines is the safe approach. Otherwise, best to know just what is at stake if and when deciding to colour outside the lines.
-I am not trying to misinform anyone. I am also not encouraging anyone this is OK to do or to follow my lead. I am just sharing my application experience.
-PRTD should only be applied outside Canada. My case was probably reviewed as a case-to-case basis by IRCC BUT I am not claiming that I will be approved. The only FALSE info i did in my app was to say I am outside Canada to access the PRTD application as mentioned by my previous post.
-A few things I added on my application to prove my urgent request (other than the required documents like passport, ID, etc):
•My flight details. (Flight itinerary attached)
•Serious illness of a family member (medical notes).
•An explanation letter (again mentioning my travel dates & the need for urgency)
•On the application form, I provided my out-of-country address.
-Other facts:
•I have a pending application for a PR card renewal which might not make it in time for my flight. (also mentioned in the explanation letter)
•I have my baby travelling with me. (who is a Canadian citizen)
•On the application itself, I declared that I have not left Canada in the past 5 years. (Residency obligation proof like T4 and NOA, passport pages provided in app)
•On the declaration and consent form, I declared I am still IN CANADA. (There is a check box. If you choose outside Canada, it will let you go back to the Residency Obligation section on your application to reflect dates when you left the country, which I already ticked the option that I have not been outside Canada in the past 5 years.)
Again, I am not claiming this is the right thing to do. I explained in my letter and application the full truth of my situation. I fully accept that I misrepresented being outside Canada to have access to the PRTD form but I attached all proof and explanation that I am still IN Canada. It is not my intention to lie or fool IRCC nor to cheat the system. I just asked for consideration for my case. I apologize if I offended anyone. I do not want to give others false hope. Please delete my post if it's not allowed. Again, I will update you guys what happens as I move along with the process.
