Immigration, permanent resident status and/or citizenship in any other country

[subhanca]

Query on the question Tell us if you have had immigration, permanent resident status and/or citizenship in any other country outside of Canada in the online application:

I lived in different countries since I was born:

0-15 Yrs Old: Saudi Arabia (Foreign National)
16-25 Yrs Old: India (Citizen)

then moved to the USA - B1/B2>F1 Visa > H1b

Do we enter all statuses right from my birth or just past 10 years? I have heard different opinions from various sources. Any input would be highly appreciated.

Thanks!

 

[lr108]

I don't remember seeing 10 yr period in the application for this question. Do you see it in the current application? Perhaps they updated the application. If not then you have to list ALL the PR and Citizenship status you have held in the past.

 

[subhanca]

Thank You.

The question although asks for PR and Citizenships, but the dropdown below consists of Student, Visitor, National, Worker etc.

The question and the dropdowns are causing confusion.

Do I just enter the only immigration statuses(H1b) or every status (Student/visitor/Foreign National) every held that are not immigrant or citizenship?

 

[lr108]

Thank You.

The question although asks for PR and Citizenships, but the dropdown below consists of Student, Visitor, National, Worker etc.

The question and the dropdowns are causing confusion.

Do I just enter the only immigration statuses(H1b) or every status (Student/visitor/Foreign National) every held that are not immigrant or citizenship?

I personally didn't list all visitor visas in the "immigration/ citizenship" question since I don't interpret them as immigration. My understanding is if you had been a PR/ Citizen at some point you might have to list all the visas you held in that country. I visited couple dozen countries as a tourist and wasn't going to furnish it in this section. There is another section which asks for your recent travel history in last 5 years.

However, I've read many threads in this forum with experienced members suggesting otherwise. Search for the topic you'll find them or one of them can provide some links to those.