Canadian PR been out of Canada for over 3 yrs due to pandemic lockdowns
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Legally, you are still a PR. The border officer will allow you to enter Canada but may also report you to IRCC for failing to meet the residency obligation. If the officer reports you, IRCC will summon you for a hearing where then they can officially revoke your PR and tell you to leave. If the officer does not report you, then you need to stay in Canada for 2 years to get back into compliance.
I don't believe PRs were locked out from entering Canada during the pandemic, so I don't believe that is a valid reason for you not being able to fulfill the RO.
You cannot apply for a tourist visa because you still have PR status. If you want to apply for a tourist visa, you need to renounce your PR first.
I don't believe PRs were locked out from entering Canada during the pandemic, so I don't believe that is a valid reason for you not being able to fulfill the RO.
You cannot apply for a tourist visa because you still have PR status. If you want to apply for a tourist visa, you need to renounce your PR first.
There's a sub-forum here mostly about the residency obligation. Some experiences reported there.
https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/forums/permanent-residency-obligations.11/
No-one can tell you what chances are, will depend somewhat on circumstances. You can certainly explain that pandemic related obstacles were a factor, and you should, but it may not be sufficient without other reasons.
A big difference may also be whether you have a valid PR card or not.
https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/forums/permanent-residency-obligations.11/
No-one can tell you what chances are, will depend somewhat on circumstances. You can certainly explain that pandemic related obstacles were a factor, and you should, but it may not be sufficient without other reasons.
A big difference may also be whether you have a valid PR card or not.
what are you being rude? nothing to do with ignorance you goof, there were no flights in or out of the country i am in.
thanks mate yes that is what i would like ot know,
how to determine if my PR card is still valid
Permanent residents of Canada are not eligible for an eTA. They must hold a valid permanent resident (PR) card or must apply for a permanent resident travel document (PRTD) in order to travel to Canada.
It's been over a year since they reopen their border to travellers. Pretty sure they have flights in and out before this annoucement.
Cry me a river..there have been planes flying all the time. Where are you from? Pitcairn Island?
well it is what it is. i just want advise on what to do now, not what i coulda or shoulda done
ands that is how can I fing out if my PR card is still valid? pls
Your card has an expiry date on it, have a look at it. You are correct in what you mentioned above, that a PRTD is required if your card is expired.well it is what it is. i just want advise on what to do now, not what i coulda or shoulda done
ands that is how can I fing out if my PR card is still valid? pls