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    PR card up for renewal but current card has invalid data

    Hey there. My first PR card is currently over it's 5 year life span and up for renewal, however something I noticed before on it was that my gender is showing as female when I am actually a male. I know there is a process of getting this information fixed, however, since the card is up for...
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    Incorrect information on my PR card

    Hello, I had a previous topic here talking about how I did not meet the PR obligation by about 4 months. I was able to enter Canada last week without issue and was not reported or asked to a secondary review. I just walked right in with my PR card as is. However, when I went to get a sin...
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    Was not in canada 3 / 5 years due to being in education in home country

    Just wanted to update this post for anyone who was interested. I landed in YVR (Vancouver) Last Wednesday. I was directed to use the PR line where the scanners were. I scanned my PR card and put in my customs declaration, after a few moments the screen said it would need to ask me a few more...
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    Was not in canada 3 / 5 years due to being in education in home country

    Thanks guys! So, no eTA for me. Just one more question (I know I know :P) If I am brought to a secondary interview, how long do you think I will be in there for? I am traveling with someone who is going on vacation and would like to know how long they will have to wait for me. Also, I will...
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    Was not in canada 3 / 5 years due to being in education in home country

    Sorry, one more question. Do I need to apply for an eTA as a PR?
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    Was not in canada 3 / 5 years due to being in education in home country

    Thanks for your input. I will absolutely be staying in the country for a straight 2 years if I manage to get in without a hitch. Anyway, flight booked for 4 weeks time. Now to get my affairs in order and sell all my possessions :P Fingers crossed!
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    Was not in canada 3 / 5 years due to being in education in home country

    Thanks for the advice guys. I really appreciate it. It seems it comes down to a gamble then. One that I will be taking. I have one more question. Say I get past the border without triggering a report, since I have never lived in Canada since I became a PR or worked. Would applying for my SIN...
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    Was not in canada 3 / 5 years due to being in education in home country

    Totally understand where you are coming from. Though in my home country I had a unique opportunity to study for free while receiving a bursary to help with living expenses. I do not think I would have had the same prospects in Canada at the time. I have another question. Do they only look at...
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    Was not in canada 3 / 5 years due to being in education in home country

    Hello, I got my permanent residency in 2012 but have never lived in Canada. Instead, I have been in my home country in education until now. Now that I am finished I would like to move to canada. My father and 2 sisters currently live in canada. My father has been there since 2012 on permanent...