P.R. renewal on compassionate grounds

[Sheriffo65]

Hi all,


Does anyone has an example of a P.R. renewal letter for the first time based on compassionate grounds , I was taking care of my parents till they died in home country and my P.R. expired while missing 300 day to be eligible for normal first renewal.

I would appreciate some help with :

1 -how the letter should be titled ? “Renewal request for compassionate basis “ ?
2 -how to describe the situation and where in the application
3 -do I really need a lawyer or can I do it myself ?
4 -any idea of how long does it take for a decision ?
5 -any other tips or recommendations ?


Best regards

 

[Buletruck]

Are you in Canada now?

 

[Sheriffo65]

Are you in Canada now?

Yes living in canada

 

[Buletruck]

So were you reported at entry? If not, and you are in Canada, do you really need a PR Card? Are you planning on travelling soon? If you haven't been reported and don't need to travel, don't apply to renew the card. It isn't a requirement to have one unless you are travelling. Wait until you meet the RO before applying.

 

[Sheriffo65]

So were you reported at entry? If not, and you are in Canada, do you really need a PR Card? Are you planning on travelling soon? If you haven't been reported and don't need to travel, don't apply to renew the card. It isn't a requirement to have one unless you are travelling. Wait until you meet the RO before applying.

 

[Sheriffo65]

The problem is that I need to travel to finish some administrative stuff in home country still , so an active PR is a must in this case , I was never reported

Is there a problem in requesting the renewal ?

 

[Buletruck]

Well, if you apply for renewal and they don’t accept your reasons for not meeting RO, they will start the process to revoke your PR.

 

[Sheriffo65]

Thank you for your reply , still I would take my chance with the request , can you advise how the letter should look like

 

[keesio]

Thank you for your reply , still I would take my chance with the request , can you advise how the letter should look like

I do not recommend this. Right now, you have been very lucky. You were able to return to Canada without meeting your RO and you didn't get reported. Many people in your situation are hoping for such luck.

If you apply for PR card renewal, they WILL do an RO check and find you are in violation. They will then revoke your PR status.

You need to stay in Canada an wait until you meet RO before you apply to renew.

 

[sarabjitssingh]

I do not recommend this. Right now, you have been very lucky. You were able to return to Canada without meeting your RO and you didn't get reported. Many people in your situation are hoping for such luck.

If you apply for PR card renewal, they WILL do an RO check and find you are in violation. They will then revoke your PR status.

You need to stay in Canada an wait until you meet RO before you apply to renew.

Hi, Need your help..i got PR in 2011 but i dont stay here more than 5 month and i came back almost 4 year back in may 2016 when only one month left to expire my PR card, i am staying here and no its almost 2 year in canada.. i mean time i have applied for my spouse and children sponsorship but they hold their process as i am not meeting PR requiremeent and they ask me to submit explanation why i was outside canada for long time, i sent and its almost 7 month i didint get any respond for visa officer.... just want your help how much time it will take and can i apply my family visitor visa in this case...thanks

 

[scylla]

Hi, Need your help..i got PR in 2011 but i dont stay here more than 5 month and i came back almost 4 year back in may 2016 when only one month left to expire my PR card, i am staying here and now its almost 2 year in canada.. In the mean time i have applied for my spouse and children sponsorship but they hold their process as i am not meeting PR requiremeent and they ask me to submit explanation why i was outside canada for long time, i sent and its almost 7 month i didint get any respond for visa officer.... just want your help how much time it will take and can i apply my family visitor visa in this case...thanks

You should have waited until you met the PR residency requirement before applying to sponsor your family. It's very difficult for any of us to say how long things will now take. Hopefully you submitted strong H&C evidence for why you were unable to meet the residency requirement. Since you applied to sponsor your family before you met RO, CIC is now reviewing your PR status to determine if you should be allowed to keep it or if they will move to revoke your PR status (and also refuse your family's PR application).

Yes - your family can apply for a visitor visa. There is a very good chance a TRV will be refused since CIC knows they have plans on remaining in Canada long term.

 

[sarabjitssingh]

You should have waited until you met the PR residency requirement before applying to sponsor your family. It's very difficult for any of us to say how long things will now take. Hopefully you submitted strong H&C evidence for why you were unable to meet the residency requirement. Since you applied to sponsor your family before you met RO, CIC is now reviewing your PR status to determine if you should be allowed to keep it or if they will move to revoke your PR status (and also refuse your family's PR application).

Yes - your family can apply for a visitor visa. There is a very good chance a TRV will be refused since CIC knows they have plans on remaining in Canada long term.

Thankd for your help

 

[sarabjitssingh]

You should have waited until you met the PR residency requirement before applying to sponsor your family. It's very difficult for any of us to say how long things will now take. Hopefully you submitted strong H&C evidence for why you were unable to meet the residency requirement. Since you applied to sponsor your family before you met RO, CIC is now reviewing your PR status to determine if you should be allowed to keep it or if they will move to revoke your PR status (and also refuse your family's PR application).

Yes - your family can apply for a visitor visa. There is a very good chance a TRV will be refused since CIC knows they have plans on remaining in Canada long term.

Thanks for your help, Can i apply My PR renewal after 2 year as i am going to complete my 2 year in may-15-2018 or they can ask me something else..?

 

[scylla]

Thanks for your help, Can i apply My PR renewal after 2 year as i am going to complete my 2 year in may-15-2018 or they can ask me something else..?

You need to wait to see what the outcome is of the sponsorship application.

CIC has already started a review of your PR status because you applied to sponsor your family. Again, hopefully you submitted very strong H&C evidence to explain why you have been outside of Canada.

 

[keesio]

Hi, Need your help..i got PR in 2011 but i dont stay here more than 5 month and i came back almost 4 year back in may 2016 when only one month left to expire my PR card, i am staying here and no its almost 2 year in canada.. i mean time i have applied for my spouse and children sponsorship but they hold their process as i am not meeting PR requiremeent and they ask me to submit explanation why i was outside canada for long time, i sent and its almost 7 month i didint get any respond for visa officer.... just want your help how much time it will take and can i apply my family visitor visa in this case...thanks

Agree with scylla.

What is your reasons for being outside Canada for so much