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Thanks, hard/impossible to meet both requirements. Seems logical at this time -:)

Thank you for your re-assurance. Very helpful suggestions -- much appreciated! my only concern was any trouble on the borders when entering the US.

Many thanks alexblatnoi for your sincere advice. I am really grateful for this. Yes, definitely, I will think about this as advised. Your points are very valid and well taken. Thank you for your sincerity! Best regards, SGPA

Thanks for your response. Yes, the officers at the border give hard time! Better to give up one, before they cause more problem. Best, SGPA

Thank you for the reply and explanation. I really appreciate this. The problem is after international travel as they ask about keeping both. So better I give up Canadian PR Card. I need to figure out the procedure how to proceed now. Am I supposed to fill IMM5538 form? Should this be...

Dear All, My family and I have Canadian Permanent Resident Cards for the last over one year. These cards are valid till Nov 2017. I am currently living in the US and also obtained US Green Cards. Please advise: 1. if we can keep both US Green Cards and Canadian PR cards 2. if we decide to...

Dear All, I am in a tough situation, had Canadian PR and now also received the US Green card. I am in US now a days. It is hard to keep both; I am planning to stay and work in the US. How I can give up my Canadian PR? Is this okay to do? any suggestions? Thanks.

Have not done so far but I am afraid. Had a hard experience even on H1B. They can ask even when coming to US from any other country. The Canadian Permanent residence visa is stamped in the passport. very tricky situation. Planning to give up Canadian PR. Can any one guide how I can do this? Thanks.

Thanks Leon. This makes sense but hard to do this now a days. US immigration officers are very strict. This is my personal experience. uskyoot: please explain what exactly you mean by losing both. I just want to make sure that I don't make any mistake and learn from your experience and...

Thanks uskyoot and Leon. I think you both are right BUT in current circumstances what uskyoot has mentioned is very true. After getting my Canadian immigration when coming back to US, the US immigration officer asked me not to go for both, he was VERY clear about this! Such a tough...

How are you guys doing now? are you able to keep up with both US and Canadian PR status?

Thanks scylla for this sincere advice, I really appreciate this. This makes sense esp if need to leave for any emergent issue. I am glad that Canadian rules are not as strict as the US! It is not so easy to maintain PR status in US as in Canada. Thanks again, scylla. Best, SGPA

Dear All, Is there any other requirement besides 2 out of 5 years in Canada to maintain PR status. If I stay first 3 years out side Canada and then come for 2 years would I be able to maintain PR status? Thanks for your help and guidance as always. Best, SGPA

Thanks NM423. Best, SGPA

Dear All, Another question! I filled the form to import my minivan when I completed initial immigration process. However, I could not manage to leave my job in US and did not pay RIV (Registrar of Imported Vehicle) fee. However, I called them and informed about this. The person who took the...

Thank you all for all this help and guidance. I am really grateful for this. Thank you! Best, SGPA

Agree, we also received our son's card after almost 3 months! I hope this information might help others:) Best, SGPA

Dear All, Please advise who is a tax-resident. What about a person who even don't have SIN # and stayed in Canada only for one day. However, has PR status. In US green card holder needs to pay income tax, not sure about Canadian rules and regulations. Any guidance will be highly...

Almost 8 weeks based on my experience, might be even longer now a days!

Dear, Thanks for all this help. That's right, cannot call from US, it seems. I am in US and cannot go to their office. Yes, the address was the same. Need to figure out something else as advised. Thank you! Best, SGPA