Few Questions regarding Canadian PR Card Renewal 2021

[CookieMaster]

Hello Everyone,
I have few questions regarding Canadian PR Card Renewal (2nd Renewal)

#1) I am spouse of a Canadian Citizen and Parent of Canadian Children living outside Canada accompanying Canadian Spouse / Children

#2) Due to Covid (Corona Restrictions) I cannot fly back to Canada just to apply for my PR Card Renewal which will expire in August 2021 (We are now in April 2021)

#3) I have filled the PR Card Renewal form with all supporting documents and mailed to Case Processing Centre (From outside Canada) for URGENT Processing

#4) Case Processing Centre received it on 22 March 2021

#5) Using CIC webform I have emailed CIC to check if they have received my application or not

#6) CIC Webform replied on 1st April 2021 with the following:

We have received your request for the urgent processing of your Permanent Resident card (PR card). However, we are unable to proceed at this time because your application is not in process yet.

You may verify the status of your application using the e-Client Application Status (e-CAS) online tool. Once your application is in process, you may ask for urgent processing by filling out the IRCC Web form and choosing Request urgent processing of renewal or replacement card and have already applied located in the drop down menu under the heading Enquiry.
We need approximately 30 days to complete the urgent processing of a PR card.


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My Questions

#1) What do they mean by "Not in process yet"
Is there a waiting time period before they start processing ?

Is it same as the CIC processing time, as this is confusing
(which one is Processing Time (1) or (2) ? )
(1) you could have waiting time before they start processing the application
(2) once they start the processing of application the number of days required to finish it

#2) I have Photo taken outside canada as per the specifications and requirements
I mean photos for Passport renewal outside canada have almost same requirements like PR Card Photo Specifications
( Stamp address of the photo shop, name, date, etc...)

So is it required to have the photo taken inside canada or outside canada is ok if it as per the specifications

#3) Address given for application process
I have given the local address (Canadian Address) for application process

#4) As of today 14 April 2021 (application was received on 22 March 2021) e-CAS online tool or link application to my GCKEY account doesn't show any application.

Any thoughts ?

 

[scylla]

Hello Everyone,
I have few questions regarding Canadian PR Card Renewal (2nd Renewal)

#1) I am spouse of a Canadian Citizen and Parent of Canadian Children living outside Canada accompanying Canadian Spouse / Children

#2) Due to Covid (Corona Restrictions) I cannot fly back to Canada just to apply for my PR Card Renewal which will expire in August 2021 (We are now in April 2021)

#3) I have filled the PR Card Renewal form with all supporting documents and mailed to Case Processing Centre (From outside Canada) for URGENT Processing

#4) Case Processing Centre received it on 22 March 2021

#5) Using CIC webform I have emailed CIC to check if they have received my application or not

#6) CIC Webform replied on 1st April 2021 with the following:

We have received your request for the urgent processing of your Permanent Resident card (PR card). However, we are unable to proceed at this time because your application is not in process yet.

You may verify the status of your application using the e-Client Application Status (e-CAS) online tool. Once your application is in process, you may ask for urgent processing by filling out the IRCC Web form and choosing Request urgent processing of renewal or replacement card and have already applied located in the drop down menu under the heading Enquiry.
We need approximately 30 days to complete the urgent processing of a PR card.


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My Questions

#1) What do they mean by "Not in process yet"
Is there a waiting time period before they start processing ?

Is it same as the CIC processing time, as this is confusing
(which one is Processing Time (1) or (2) ? )
(1) you could have waiting time before they start processing the application
(2) once they start the processing of application the number of days required to finish it

#2) I have Photo taken outside canada as per the specifications and requirements
I mean photos for Passport renewal outside canada have almost same requirements like PR Card Photo Specifications
( Stamp address of the photo shop, name, date, etc...)

So is it required to have the photo taken inside canada or outside canada is ok if it as per the specifications

#3) Address given for application process
I have given the local address (Canadian Address) for application process

#4) As of today 14 April 2021 (application was received on 22 March 2021) e-CAS online tool or link application to my GCKEY account doesn't show any application.

Any thoughts ?

You would be best off posting this in the Permanent Residency Obligation section of the forum.

IMO the PR card renewal won't be processing since you are outside of Canada (you are supposed to be inside of Canada to apply for a PR card renewal). If you cannot return to Canada by August 2021, then you would simply apply for a PRTD (PR Travel Document) once you are ready to return / travel back.

 

[CookieMaster]

IMO the PR card renewal won't be processing since you are outside of Canada (you are supposed to be inside of Canada to apply for a PR card renewal). If you cannot return to Canada by August 2021, then you would simply apply for a PRTD (PR Travel Document) once you are ready to return / travel back.

But the first renewal was also done while I was outside Canada, and it was processed.

Secondly if you read the Immigration and Refugee Act, spouse of canadian citizen or parent of canadian children can live outside.

 

[scylla]

But the first renewal was also done while I was outside Canada, and it was processed.

Secondly if you read the Immigration and Refugee Act, spouse of canadian citizen or parent of canadian children can live outside.

IMO you got lucky with the first approval being processed while you were outside of Canada. Who knows - you might get lucky again.

I'm very familiar with RO rules. The time you spend living outside of Canada with your Canadian citizen spouse counts towards RO. You have no issues there. (FYI - You cannot count this time based on having a Canadian citizen child. It's because of your spouse that you can claim the time. The child rule only works the other way - meaning that a child who is a PR can retain PR by living with a Canadian citizen parent outside of Canada. A parent who is a PR cannot meet RO solely by living with a Canadian citizen child outside of Canada.)

Anyway - the question isn't whether you meet RO and qualify to renew your PR card. You definitely meet the requirements. The issue is applying from outside of Canada. This technically isn't allowed. As said before, best to post your questions to the right section of the forum. You'll get the most responses there.

 

[CookieMaster]

You would be best off posting this in the Permanent Residency Obligation section of the forum.

How do I move this post in that section or should I repost it there ?

 

[CookieMaster]

You would be best off posting this in the Permanent Residency Obligation section of the forum.

Thanks: posted in that thread https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/few-questions-regarding-canadian-pr-card-renewal-2021.728801/