I plan to renew my PR Card In August. I am present in Canada but do not meet the residency requirement. I'm short by 500 days.
I realise the "safest" thing to do would be to wait until I am back in compliance before I apply, but for various reasons I cannot wait that long.
I have had a look at the PR renewal form and can't see any mention of extenuating circumstances or a space to explain why I should be considered under H&C grounds. Is it simply a case of attaching another piece of paper to the initial application explaining why I have not met the requirement? Or do I need to wait for the refusal and then respond to the refusal with my circumstances?
Is there any indication as to how long it takes for a PR card renewal on H and C grounds?
Would I be better to let the PR card lapse and then apply for a PRTD when abroad under H and C grounds?
I don't want to get into the specific H and C reasons, but they are compelling and I do have documentary proof. Really, I am simply looking for your opinion or, better still, published governmental advice as to the best way to go about things.
Thank you.
I realise the "safest" thing to do would be to wait until I am back in compliance before I apply, but for various reasons I cannot wait that long.
I have had a look at the PR renewal form and can't see any mention of extenuating circumstances or a space to explain why I should be considered under H&C grounds. Is it simply a case of attaching another piece of paper to the initial application explaining why I have not met the requirement? Or do I need to wait for the refusal and then respond to the refusal with my circumstances?
Is there any indication as to how long it takes for a PR card renewal on H and C grounds?
Would I be better to let the PR card lapse and then apply for a PRTD when abroad under H and C grounds?
I don't want to get into the specific H and C reasons, but they are compelling and I do have documentary proof. Really, I am simply looking for your opinion or, better still, published governmental advice as to the best way to go about things.
Thank you.
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