Possibility of losing my dream job prospect if I do not receive my renewed PR card!

[RamezG]

Hello All,
My application for renewal of PR card started processing on the 18th of December 2017. On the 2nd of February 2018 i got an email from CIC stating that they had send me a correspondence. Since then, I had sent them the required files they requested!

In the mean time I had been going through a gruesomely long application and interview process with my dream company and was eventually offered a position on the condition that I would receive my renewed PR status confirmation by the 13th of April.

The office dealing with my application is located in Hamilton, and i was wondering if there is any way to speed up the process? I even sent them an urgent file with my job offer attached! But i am yet to see an update on the CIC website.
This is genuinely my dream job and a once in a lifetime opportunity i have been working so so hard for so if anyone could help me with any pieces of information it would be so gratefully appreciated.

Thank you!

 

[zardoz]

Hello All,
My application for renewal of PR card started processing on the 18th of December 2017. On the 2nd of February 2018 i got an email from CIC stating that they had send me a correspondence. Since then, I had sent them the required files they requested!

In the mean time I had been going through a gruesomely long application and interview process with my dream company and was eventually offered a position on the condition that I would receive my renewed PR status confirmation by the 13th of April.

The office dealing with my application is located in Hamilton, and i was wondering if there is any way to speed up the process? I even sent them an urgent file with my job offer attached! But i am yet to see an update on the CIC website.
This is genuinely my dream job and a once in a lifetime opportunity i have been working so so hard for so if anyone could help me with any pieces of information it would be so gratefully appreciated.

Thank you!

On a point of order, your PR status is not being renewed. Only the PR card "travel document" is.

You remain a PR and it's your SIN number that indicates your right to work. Having a PR card is not required to engage in employment with a new employer.

 

[keesio]

Hello All,
In the mean time I had been going through a gruesomely long application and interview process with my dream company and was eventually offered a position on the condition that I would receive my renewed PR status confirmation by the 13th of April.

PR card renewal is not the same as PR status renewal. You are a PR. A PR card is just a travel document. You do NOT need a PR card to have valid PR status. I'm not sure how the company can tie PR status to a PR card renewal application, especially if you are already living in Canada.

 

[RamezG]

That is exactly what i thought, i sent the company my Record of landing as well as my SIN number but it doesnt seem to be enough as they want my status on the CIC to confirm that my PR card has been renewed?

 

[canuck78]

Is there a chance that you didn't meet your RO? Are you in secondary review? If not I would try to educate the HR team about the difference between pr card and valid pr.

 

[RamezG]

On a point of order, your PR status is not being renewed. Only the PR card "travel document" is.

You remain a PR and it's your SIN number that indicates your right to work. Having a PR card is not required to engage in employment with a new employer.

Is there any sort of an official office that I can go to that can provide me with an official document or stamp of some sort that states I am eligible to work in Canada due to my SIN and Record of Landing being valid while i wait for my PR card to be renewed?

 

[RamezG]

PR card renewal is not the same as PR status renewal. You are a PR. A PR card is just a travel document. You do NOT need a PR card to have valid PR status. I'm not sure how the company can tie PR status to a PR card renewal application, especially if you are already living in Canada.

Is there any sort of an official office that I can go to that can provide me with an official document or stamp of some sort that states I am eligible to work in Canada due to my SIN and Record of Landing being valid while i wait for my PR card to be renewed?

 

[RamezG]

Is there a chance that you didn't meet your RO? Are you in secondary review? If not I would try to educate the HR team about the difference between pr card and valid pr.

I received a correspondence informing me to send some more additional documents which i sent back to them accordingly. So not sure if that counts as secondary review, but I have been living in Canada and do have the required days to renew my PR

 

[scylla]

Is there any sort of an official office that I can go to that can provide me with an official document or stamp of some sort that states I am eligible to work in Canada due to my SIN and Record of Landing being valid while i wait for my PR card to be renewed?

No - there isn't. Your SIN should be enough to allow you to work.

 

[Buletruck]

Your dream company should brush up on it's understanding of "Permanent Residence"! The first digit in the SIN card is an excellent indicator of you ability to work in Canada. A temporary resident (someone who needs a visa that requires renewing) starts with a "9".

 

[mats]

That is exactly what i thought, i sent the company my Record of landing as well as my SIN number but it doesnt seem to be enough as they want my status on the CIC to confirm that my PR card has been renewed?

What exactly does the company’ letter or email say? Because it would foolish for them to state in their communication to you that they need confirmation of your cards renewal for you to work.
I know that some countries embassy/consulate requires proof that you have submitted for PR renewal when you approach then to renew your passport. For that they ask to submit the receipt of fee payment of PR Card renewal. That is something you could check with the company.

 

[Alurra71]

Does this job require travel? Maybe that is a reason they are asking for it?

If it doesn't require travel then I am with the others here, your PR card does prove your right to work, your SIN does.

If they are pushing for a valid PR to prove you meet the requirements, you can, of course, push back because you aren't required to prove anything to them (with the exception of your skills and your SIN), however, they aren't required to give you the job either.

Good luck!

 

[RamezG]

What exactly does the company’ letter or email say? Because it would foolish for them to state in their communication to you that they need confirmation of your cards renewal for you to work.
I know that some countries embassy/consulate requires proof that you have submitted for PR renewal when you approach then to renew your passport. For that they ask to submit the receipt of fee payment of PR Card renewal. That is something you could check with the company.

It states that: "unfortunately we won’t be able to have you come onboard with us until you demonstrate you are eligible to work in Canada with your obtained PR status."

 

[Alurra71]

It states that: "unfortunately we won’t be able to have you come onboard with us until you demonstrate you are eligible to work in Canada with your obtained PR status."

That sounds as if they think that you have not yet 'landed' as a PR. I would absolutely correct them on this and tell them you already have PR status and have had for some time now. If they push that issue, advise them you did not apply for your status, rather that you are renewing your travel document as your status never expires.

 

[mats]

Your SIN is the indicator of you being a permanent resident and being eligible to work. Those on work permit and intl students have a different series in SIN.