Hello everyone,
I became a Permanent Resident in March 2022. I received my eCOPR and PR card while in Canada. At the time, I was a student and resided in Scarborough from mid-March 2022 to mid-May 2022 (approximately two months). Unfortunately, my health condition deteriorated significantly, requiring me to return to my home country for medical treatment.
In September 2024, I briefly returned to Canada (for about one week) after receiving a Government Job offer in British Columbia. However, my condition had not improved, and I had to return home once again for continued care.
In total, I have spent roughly two months and one week in Canada since landing. Due to these prolonged health-related absences, I have not yet met the 730-day residency obligation (I am still within my first five-year period as a PR).
I have compiled comprehensive medical evidence covering the period from March 2022 to the present, including:
I am planning to return to Canada in September or October 2026. My PR card remains valid.
Questions:
I plan to be fully transparent with a clear timeline of my time in Canada and the medical reasons for my absences. I have also reviewed the official IRCC guides regarding residency obligations.
Any insights, similar case experiences, or practical advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance for your time and help!
I became a Permanent Resident in March 2022. I received my eCOPR and PR card while in Canada. At the time, I was a student and resided in Scarborough from mid-March 2022 to mid-May 2022 (approximately two months). Unfortunately, my health condition deteriorated significantly, requiring me to return to my home country for medical treatment.
In September 2024, I briefly returned to Canada (for about one week) after receiving a Government Job offer in British Columbia. However, my condition had not improved, and I had to return home once again for continued care.
In total, I have spent roughly two months and one week in Canada since landing. Due to these prolonged health-related absences, I have not yet met the 730-day residency obligation (I am still within my first five-year period as a PR).
I have compiled comprehensive medical evidence covering the period from March 2022 to the present, including:
- Prescriptions and medical receipts from multiple doctors (allopathic/English medicine, Ayurveda, Homeopathy, and others)
- Diagnostic reports and X-rays
- Photos and videos from physiotherapy, chiropractor sessions, and yoga sessions with a personal trainer
I am planning to return to Canada in September or October 2026. My PR card remains valid.
Questions:
- What are the chances of being denied entry at the Port of Entry in my situation?
- Would it be advisable to apply for a Permanent Resident Travel Document (PRTD) first from outside Canada on Humanitarian & Compassionate (H&C) grounds, or to travel directly and address the matter at the port of entry?
- How strong might my H&C case be based on the detailed medical timeline and supporting evidence? What additional documents or elements in a personal statement do officers typically look for in health-related cases?
- Has anyone with a similar background (health-related prolonged absence as a 2022 PR with short stays in Canada) successfully returned? I would greatly appreciate hearing about your experiences at the border or with a PRTD application.
- Do you have any tips on preparing the PRTD application or a supporting letter to clearly demonstrate that the circumstances were beyond my control and that I now intend to reside permanently in Canada?
I plan to be fully transparent with a clear timeline of my time in Canada and the medical reasons for my absences. I have also reviewed the official IRCC guides regarding residency obligations.
Any insights, similar case experiences, or practical advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance for your time and help!
