If PR approved, what if we delay our move to Canada?

[escaladores]

Hello,

I have only just realized how critical it is to demonstrate the intent to establish in Canada if PR is to be granted.

If PR is granted, is there a date by which we must move to/enter Canada? And are there repercussions if we do not move to Canada, for months or years?


I am a Canadian citizen by birth (Sponsor) and intend to Sponsor my partner, soon to be husband (Australian Citizen). We were hoping to apply for PR in each other's countries at the same time, give they are both very long processes (and big headaches), and then be uninhibited by visa troubles in the future. I am also apply to university in both Canada and Australia, but where we live will largely depend on where I am accepted. There are so many variables, that we would like to keep as many options open as possible.

Is there any it way Canadian Immigration will be sympathetic to this circumstance?

Any experience with, being granted PR but not moving to Canada immediately, would be greatly appreciated!

 

[Aquakitty]

The government expressly states that the PR is not to be considered a glorified travel visa for convenience. I suggest not applying until you are sure where you want to settle.

 

[nope]

Hello,

I have only just realized how critical it is to demonstrate the intent to establish in Canada if PR is to be granted.

If PR is granted, is there a date by which we must move to/enter Canada? And are there repercussions if we do not move to Canada, for months or years?


I am a Canadian citizen by birth (Sponsor) and intend to Sponsor my partner, soon to be husband (Australian Citizen). We were hoping to apply for PR in each other's countries at the same time, give they are both very long processes (and big headaches), and then be uninhibited by visa troubles in the future. I am also apply to university in both Canada and Australia, but where we live will largely depend on where I am accepted. There are so many variables, that we would like to keep as many options open as possible.

Is there any it way Canadian Immigration will be sympathetic to this circumstance?

Any experience with, being granted PR but not moving to Canada immediately, would be greatly appreciated!

Looking at Australian permanent residency requirements, the holder of an Australian permanent residency visa, which is initially good for 5 years, can enter and leave the country freely (presumably without risking PR status). After those 5 years, presumably the status becomes less permanent, and requires either residency or a citizenship application. This means that it is highly unlikely that you could obtain both Australian and Canadian PR status at the same time, and maintain both indefinitely -- even if you landed in Canada and spent every single day here, your citizenship application would likely not be completed by the time your Australian status was ready to expire, particularly since the 'Intent to Reside' clause would probably cause your application to be delayed (owing to your Australian PR).

I don't understand what problem this is meant to solve, since you can travel to Australia without a visa (Canadian passport). It seems more likely that this is to assure that you can pay local tuition wherever you go to study -- if that's the case, it seems fine to me, so long as you realize that the status you acquire and don't take advantage of will likely lapse.