Hi everyone! I am an Indonesian who was granted Canadian permanent residency many years ago when I was a child (4 years old in 2009). I plan to go to Canada to study at a university and recently applied for a Permanent Resident Travel Document (PRTD). Fortunately, they determined that I still meet the residency obligation since I have been living with my father, who is a Canadian citizen, this entire time.
The PRTD issued to me has an R-1 designation, which I believe indicates that I meet the residency obligation for renewing my PR card. Does this mean I am eligible to renew my Permanent Resident (PR) card immediately upon my arrival in Canada, or would I need to stay there for two years first?
Additionally, I have never applied for a Social Insurance Number (SIN). While waiting for my PR card to be renewed, will I be able to apply for a SIN upon my arrival? I know the website says a PR card is required, but has anyone here had experience or knowledge about using a PRTD to apply for a SIN? This is crucial for me because I need to be able to work to support myself financially during the waiting period.
Thank you for any advice or information you can provide!
The PRTD issued to me has an R-1 designation, which I believe indicates that I meet the residency obligation for renewing my PR card. Does this mean I am eligible to renew my Permanent Resident (PR) card immediately upon my arrival in Canada, or would I need to stay there for two years first?
Additionally, I have never applied for a Social Insurance Number (SIN). While waiting for my PR card to be renewed, will I be able to apply for a SIN upon my arrival? I know the website says a PR card is required, but has anyone here had experience or knowledge about using a PRTD to apply for a SIN? This is crucial for me because I need to be able to work to support myself financially during the waiting period.
Thank you for any advice or information you can provide!