Re: Entering canada via road from USA (peace bridge) not meeting PR requirements
Coolj said:
1. I am aware that I should now live here for 2yrs and then apply to renew my PR.
However, I don't see any entry stamp put by the officer on my passport all she did was
Took our PR cards scanned and gave it back and said yr good to go. Now I would like
To know from which date can I calculate my 2 yrs before I send my request to renew my PR.
The rule is "730 days in the five years prior to the application date". The special part of this rule is that if you haven't been a PR for at least five years, you need to be able to meet the 730 day rule by the time you get to the five year mark.
Even if they didn't stamp your passport, CBSA now has a record of your entry. You can request your CBSA records (via an ATIP request) if you need to be able to prove your residency.
Coolj said:
2. What if I decide to travel out and comeback before by Pr card expires which is in August 2014.
Would I be allowed to enter again?
As a matter of law, a permanent resident must be permitted to enter Canada.
However if you are found to not have met the PR residency obligation, you can be reported and given a removal order. If you receive a removal order, you will still be permitted to enter Canada, but if you don't appeal the removal order within 30 days you must leave Canada and your status changes to that of a foreign national - in other words, you cease to be a permanent resident.
Losing permanent residency requires action on the part of the government. That's why once inside Canada the advice is to wait until you meet the residency obligation. But each time you present yourself to CBSA or each time you apply for a renewed PR card, or when you apply to sponsor, or when you apply for citizenship you are subject to heightened scrutiny. Nobody on this forum can tell you if someone will notice your lapse and initiate proceedings to have your PR revoked.
You got lucky last time through. Perhaps you live a charmed life where no matter how many times you flirt with disaster you walk away without any issues. In that case, you'll be fine. Personally I wouldn't do it - I'd figure I won the lottery this time and I'd be crazy to bet on winning it again next time.
