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Re-applying for Canadian PR

Tyloes

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May 6, 2018
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Hi all,

I cancelled my PR few years ago while I was working in other country.

I'm planning to re-turn to Canada this year, can anyone advise me which application should I fill-up ?

Is it the 'Application for a permanent resident card", "Request to reissue a permanent resident card" or non of this two ?

Thank you :)
 

scylla

VIP Member
Jun 8, 2010
92,897
20,518
Toronto
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
28-05-2010
AOR Received.
19-08-2010
File Transfer...
28-06-2010
Passport Req..
01-10-2010
VISA ISSUED...
05-10-2010
LANDED..........
05-10-2010
Hi all,

I cancelled my PR few years ago while I was working in other country.

I'm planning to re-turn to Canada this year, can anyone advise me which application should I fill-up ?

Is it the 'Application for a permanent resident card", "Request to reissue a permanent resident card" or non of this two ?

Thank you :)
If you officially gave up your PR status, then you'll need to qualify and apply for PR again from scratch through one of Canada's immigration programs. Details here (suggest you start by researching the Express Entry program):

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada.html
 

Tyloes

Member
May 6, 2018
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If you officially gave up your PR status, then you'll need to qualify and apply for PR again from scratch through one of Canada's immigration programs. Details here (suggest you start by researching the Express Entry program):

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada.html
Thank you for the prompt reply.

1) Isn't the Express Entry program for Skilled worker only ?
2) If i need to start from scratch again, can i still return back to Canada and live while the PR is in process ?

Thank you
 

scylla

VIP Member
Jun 8, 2010
92,897
20,518
Toronto
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
28-05-2010
AOR Received.
19-08-2010
File Transfer...
28-06-2010
Passport Req..
01-10-2010
VISA ISSUED...
05-10-2010
LANDED..........
05-10-2010
Thank you for the prompt reply.

1) Isn't the Express Entry program for Skilled worker only ?
2) If i need to start from scratch again, can i still return back to Canada and live while the PR is in process ?

Thank you
1) There is a Skilled Trades program as well. However yes - most Canadian immigration programs are geared towards skilled workers.
2) No. If you wish to live in Canada while PR is being processed then you would need to have some sort of visa that allows you to do that like a work permit or study permit.
 

zardoz

VIP Member
Feb 2, 2013
13,304
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Canada
Category........
FAM
Visa Office......
London
App. Filed.......
16-02-2013
VISA ISSUED...
31-07-2013
LANDED..........
09-11-2013
Hi all,

I cancelled my PR few years ago while I was working in other country.

I'm planning to re-turn to Canada this year, can anyone advise me which application should I fill-up ?

Is it the 'Application for a permanent resident card", "Request to reissue a permanent resident card" or non of this two ?

Thank you :)
How does this relate to the question that you raised at https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/spousal-sponsorship.46995/page-1879#post-6915846
 

Tyloes

Member
May 6, 2018
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1) There is a Skilled Trades program as well. However yes - most Canadian immigration programs are geared towards skilled workers.
2) No. If you wish to live in Canada while PR is being processed then you would need to have some sort of visa that allows you to do that like a work permit or study permit.
Even i do have my SIN, that doesnt count ?
 

zardoz

VIP Member
Feb 2, 2013
13,304
2,166
Canada
Category........
FAM
Visa Office......
London
App. Filed.......
16-02-2013
VISA ISSUED...
31-07-2013
LANDED..........
09-11-2013
Even i do have my SIN, that doesnt ount ?
It all depends on EXACTLY what you meant by the phrase "I cancelled my PR few years ago".
 

Tyloes

Member
May 6, 2018
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It all depends on EXACTLY what you meant by the phrase "I cancelled my PR few years ago".
I'm so sorry everyone. It was my mistake.

I actually applied the "Non-residents of Canada for tax purposes" not cancelled my "PR" ( got confused, it was few years ago)

Do you know which form should i fill, if I'm planning to return?

Really appreciate your help.
 

scylla

VIP Member
Jun 8, 2010
92,897
20,518
Toronto
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
28-05-2010
AOR Received.
19-08-2010
File Transfer...
28-06-2010
Passport Req..
01-10-2010
VISA ISSUED...
05-10-2010
LANDED..........
05-10-2010
I'm so sorry. It was my mistake.

I actually applied the "Non-residents of Canada tax purposes" not cancelled my "PR" ( got confused, it was few years ago)

Do you know which form should i fill, if I'm planning to return?

Really appreciate your help.
Are you a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident?

If you are a PR, do you meet the residency requirement? Is your PR card still valid?
 

zardoz

VIP Member
Feb 2, 2013
13,304
2,166
Canada
Category........
FAM
Visa Office......
London
App. Filed.......
16-02-2013
VISA ISSUED...
31-07-2013
LANDED..........
09-11-2013
I'm so sorry. It was my mistake.

I actually applied the "Non-residents of Canada tax purposes" not cancelled my "PR" ( got confused, it was few years ago)

Do you know which form should i fill, if I'm planning to return?

Really appreciate your help.
This completely changes the dynamics of your situation.

You are now almost certainly in the "outside Canada with an expired PR card and failing to meet the Residency Obligation requirements" category, unless you are a Canadian citizen.
 
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Tyloes

Member
May 6, 2018
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This completely changes the dynamics of your situation.

You are now almost certainly in the "outside Canada with an expired PR card and failing to meet the Residency Obligation requirements" category, unless you are a Canadian citizen.
Hi Zardoz,

Can you please explain it little bit more to me ? Is that mean I cant go back ?

The time I applied was around 2016

Thank you
 
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zardoz

VIP Member
Feb 2, 2013
13,304
2,166
Canada
Category........
FAM
Visa Office......
London
App. Filed.......
16-02-2013
VISA ISSUED...
31-07-2013
LANDED..........
09-11-2013
Hi Zardoz,

Can you please explain it little bit more to me ? Is there mean I cant go back ?

Thank you
OK, let's get the correct information from you this time. Any advice offered would be based on the answers

1) Are you a PR or a Canadian citizen?
If you are a Canadian citizen, we can stop here...

2) When did you "land" as a PR?
3) How many days have you been physically in Canada in the past 1825 days?
4) Where are you now?
5) What is your nationality?
6) Why are you not in Canada now?
 

scylla

VIP Member
Jun 8, 2010
92,897
20,518
Toronto
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
28-05-2010
AOR Received.
19-08-2010
File Transfer...
28-06-2010
Passport Req..
01-10-2010
VISA ISSUED...
05-10-2010
LANDED..........
05-10-2010
Hi Zardoz,

Can you please explain it little bit more to me ? Is that mean I cant go back ?

Thank you
You need to answer the questions you have been asked. We cannot help you unless you do that.

Again, do you meet the residency requirement? Have you lived in Canada for 2 out of the last 5 years? When did your PR card expire? How old are you?

It may be possible to return - however it's possible it may be very difficult.
 

Tyloes

Member
May 6, 2018
10
0
OK, let's get the correct information from you this time. Any advice offered would be based on the answers

1) Are you a PR or a Canadian citizen?
If you are a Canadian citizen, we can stop here...

2) When did you "land" as a PR?
3) How many days have you been physically in Canada in the past 1825 days?
4) Where are you now?
5) What is your nationality?

I am a Canadian Citizen...so when you mean we can stop here.......is it a good news