Hello all,
My parents were planning on moving to Canada, and obtained PR cards for this. However, we did not end up actually going. I still have my PR Card, which was activated during a trip to Canada, and should still have my PR status (as this won't be automatically revoked). My card was activated when I was 8. I never returned to Canada since this trip back in 2006. I have always wanted to live in Canada, and was sad we did not end up actually going there.
Since I have never actually lived in Canada, I have not met the Residency Obligation. I am wondering whether I would have a shot at obtaining the PRTD using the H&C grounds, as I have been removed from Canada as a minor by my parents. I am 20 years old, soon to be 21. I know it would have been better if I had applied for the PRTD when I was 18, but I wanted to finish my BSc first. Would they be compassionate about this, and see this as a valid reason why I did not immediately apply when I was 18.
A PR card would give me the opportunity to pursue a Master degree in Canada, paying the domestic tuition fee instead of the significantly higher International Student fee.
Also, if I were to get the PRTD, would I have to use this immediately or within a certain time period. I.e. would I be able to wait another 6 months before actually using the PRTD? Then, if I would arrive in Canada with my PRTD card, would it be possible to immediately also get the PR card using the H&C grounds? It would be weird if they hand you a PRTD on those grounds, but not the PR card.
Thanks in advance.
Added: would the fact that I am fluent in English, intermediate in French (have certificates) and have a BSc any influence on their decision if I would be eligible for H&C grounds .
My parents were planning on moving to Canada, and obtained PR cards for this. However, we did not end up actually going. I still have my PR Card, which was activated during a trip to Canada, and should still have my PR status (as this won't be automatically revoked). My card was activated when I was 8. I never returned to Canada since this trip back in 2006. I have always wanted to live in Canada, and was sad we did not end up actually going there.
Since I have never actually lived in Canada, I have not met the Residency Obligation. I am wondering whether I would have a shot at obtaining the PRTD using the H&C grounds, as I have been removed from Canada as a minor by my parents. I am 20 years old, soon to be 21. I know it would have been better if I had applied for the PRTD when I was 18, but I wanted to finish my BSc first. Would they be compassionate about this, and see this as a valid reason why I did not immediately apply when I was 18.
A PR card would give me the opportunity to pursue a Master degree in Canada, paying the domestic tuition fee instead of the significantly higher International Student fee.
Also, if I were to get the PRTD, would I have to use this immediately or within a certain time period. I.e. would I be able to wait another 6 months before actually using the PRTD? Then, if I would arrive in Canada with my PRTD card, would it be possible to immediately also get the PR card using the H&C grounds? It would be weird if they hand you a PRTD on those grounds, but not the PR card.
Thanks in advance.
Added: would the fact that I am fluent in English, intermediate in French (have certificates) and have a BSc any influence on their decision if I would be eligible for H&C grounds .
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