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Is it illegal to stay in canada after expiration of the PR card

memo123

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Hi........

A theoritical question......If I stay with my family for the last year (of the 5-year period)......and then extend for another year (to fulfill the 2-year period)...and apply to renew the PR card, We will technically be staying a whole year wih an expired PR card.....Is that illegal?..Would we be deported?....What about my kids school, or possibly university admission?

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No - it's not illegal. It's perfectly fine to do this. Just make sure you don't leave the country until your PR status is renewed or you could have trouble returning.
 

Waz

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Your PR card expirey has nothing to do with your actual PR status. You are a PR until it is taken from you for a violation. You can remain in Canada as long as you want without a PR card.
 

Leon

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I have heard about university students sometimes having a bit of a hassle because of the lack of PR card, possibly has to do with student loans. Other than that, there shouldn't be a problem.
 

memo123

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Would my kids be eligible for reduces "permanent resident" university fees if they dont have a valid PR card?