Hi Everyone,
Can you help me clarify regarding the status of my PR application?
I submitted my PR application through Express Entry last October 24, 2022. Then I receive an email from IRCC regarding my the application of my permanent residence is approved. I believe I am at the state of COPR already?
But the thing is I applied and submitted my PR when I was in Canada and I went back home the following month because of my visa expiring and family matters. I was fully aware of the implications of exiting Canada without the PR yet but I need to get back home at that time. Then, I sent them a webform saying I changed my address and that I'm no longer in Canada.
Now just this month, I receive an email that my permanent residence application is approved and they sent me an email to follow the steps on finalizing the PR. I informed them that I was already outside of Canada and that I was going back this August. They replied stating - that they cannot proceed in creating a portal account as I am outside Canada. Then I need to inform them when I was coming back. And they showed the link how to obtain a visitor visa and covid travel restrictions.
Also, I haven't received any updates on my express entry profile. The last message showing was the acknowledgement of receipt for my application, which was last October 24, 2022.
My question is - what it the best next step should I take? I cannot travel back to Canada as I don't have any status anymore. I thought my application will then be the same as an outland applicant once I confirm I am outside Canada, so it wouldn't really be a problem. But now it seems that I need to go back to Canada on a visitor visa to finalize the COPR and get my PR card there.
Thank you for your help!
Can you help me clarify regarding the status of my PR application?
I submitted my PR application through Express Entry last October 24, 2022. Then I receive an email from IRCC regarding my the application of my permanent residence is approved. I believe I am at the state of COPR already?
But the thing is I applied and submitted my PR when I was in Canada and I went back home the following month because of my visa expiring and family matters. I was fully aware of the implications of exiting Canada without the PR yet but I need to get back home at that time. Then, I sent them a webform saying I changed my address and that I'm no longer in Canada.
Now just this month, I receive an email that my permanent residence application is approved and they sent me an email to follow the steps on finalizing the PR. I informed them that I was already outside of Canada and that I was going back this August. They replied stating - that they cannot proceed in creating a portal account as I am outside Canada. Then I need to inform them when I was coming back. And they showed the link how to obtain a visitor visa and covid travel restrictions.
Also, I haven't received any updates on my express entry profile. The last message showing was the acknowledgement of receipt for my application, which was last October 24, 2022.
My question is - what it the best next step should I take? I cannot travel back to Canada as I don't have any status anymore. I thought my application will then be the same as an outland applicant once I confirm I am outside Canada, so it wouldn't really be a problem. But now it seems that I need to go back to Canada on a visitor visa to finalize the COPR and get my PR card there.
Thank you for your help!