Hi - my parents had got PR in 2019, which is expiring soon in June 2024. They have mostly lived in India since becoming PR and as such do not meet the residency requirements for PR renewal process. They are currently in India. My questions are:
1.) Can they travel back to Canada (say a week before PR expiry date)? 2.) Are they at the risk of refusing entry to Canada at port of entry - as the officer may find out that they don’t meet residency obligations for PR renewal?
3.) which one is better option :
a) once they have arrived in Canada, they can then fill out forms to give-up their PR and in future if they want to come to Canada, they can then apply for visitor visa? OR
b) they should give up PR by filling out forms while in India (even though their PR cards are not expired). Once done, then apply for Visitor Visa
I would really appreciate some guidance.
1.) Can they travel back to Canada (say a week before PR expiry date)? 2.) Are they at the risk of refusing entry to Canada at port of entry - as the officer may find out that they don’t meet residency obligations for PR renewal?
3.) which one is better option :
a) once they have arrived in Canada, they can then fill out forms to give-up their PR and in future if they want to come to Canada, they can then apply for visitor visa? OR
b) they should give up PR by filling out forms while in India (even though their PR cards are not expired). Once done, then apply for Visitor Visa
I would really appreciate some guidance.