Re-Applying-Canadian Migration

[smarty010]

Dear Friends,

We received our PR card in 2004 and landed in Canada towards end of 2005. Due to some personal commitments and unavoidable circumstances, we had to come back to middle east and thus we lost our PR validity. Now I crossed 45 year and my wife also about to cross 45. We both are qualified professionals , IT Engineer and Pharmacist . Is there any way we can apply for the Canadian migration again? our kids are 18, 17 and 14. When we applied initially we applied directly through the Canadian High Commission London- not through any Agency.

Anybody here who applied second time and got the visa .Kindly awaiting your advise/feedback.

Matt

 

[xMadMaxx]

You still have your landing papers?! I would suggest to seek advice from an immigration lawyer specially for your kids.

 

[Bs65]

Just to clarify that PR cards expire but PR status never expires and can only be renounced or revoked.

Given you have failed the residency obligation the chances of entering Canada without being reported and your PR status being revoked are slim. In first instance anyway you would need to apply for PRTDs to fly back to Canada and that would highlight failing the RO anyway. Alternatively fly to US and cross land border but still risk of being reported for failing RO, a risk too far maybe for a family of 5.

If you renounced your PR status formally then to be honest age is starting to go against you for a fresh application unless you are able to find job offers which is extremely difficult from outside Canada, not impossible just difficult although you have skilled jobs so that is a positive. Suggest you research the available programs and not take my word for it

Your children on the other hand could be in a stronger position given they had no choice but to leave Canada with you so you could maybe look at them attending college or university in Canada. They would when time is right age wise need to try applying for PRTDs under H&C on basis of being removed as minors and if approved it would mean them spending some time apart from you to reset their residency but is an option to consider.

Whatever you decide then for the children renouncing PR status would have no impact on any later PR application as long as they qualify.

By all means consult with an immigration lawyer but you have missed the residency obligation for so many years not sure what they might advise .

 

[smarty010]

You still have your landing papers?! I would suggest to seek advice from an immigration lawyer specially for your kids.

We don't have landing papers but we do have our PR cards and Social Insurance cards. I am not sure whether to contact some lawyers from Canada or locally.

 

[smarty010]

Just to clarify that PR cards expire but PR status never expires and can only be renounced or revoked.

Given you have failed the residency obligation the chances of entering Canada without being reported and your PR status being revoked are slim. In first instance anyway you would need to apply for PRTDs to fly back to Canada and that would highlight failing the RO anyway. Alternatively fly to US and cross land border but still risk of being reported for failing RO, a risk too far maybe for a family of 5.

If you renounced your PR status formally then to be honest age is starting to go against you for a fresh application unless you are able to find job offers which is extremely difficult from outside Canada, not impossible just difficult although you have skilled jobs so that is a positive. Suggest you research the available programs and not take my word for it

Your children on the other hand could be in a stronger position given they had no choice but to leave Canada with you so you could maybe look at them attending college or university in Canada. They would when time is right age wise need to try applying for PRTDs under H&C on basis of being removed as minors and if approved it would mean them spending some time apart from you to reset their residency but is an option to consider.

Whatever you decide then for the children renouncing PR status would have no impact on any later PR application as long as they qualify.

By all means consult with an immigration lawyer but you have missed the residency obligation for so many years not sure what they might advise .

Thanks for the detailed reply, will try to contact some lawyers , any good lawyers to suggest?