PR card renewal , attended interview , card not given

[armoured]

Without knowing how out of compliance they are now and have been it is somewhat tough to comment.

All noted.

And yet: just had card interview, received card for five years, departing for one week only.

I stick with my overall assessment, while noting that yes, I could be wrong.

Up to OP to decide.

 

[armoured]

Yes, I was more than 500 days short prior to this renewal. Having said, I do not intend to stay out of Canada for long except for short vacations - 1 week. The focus now is to get back in compliance, avoid any renewal and apply for citizenship when the time comes.

In circumstances, would really limit as much as possible - including vacations - if at all possible.

You should take note of how CBSA handles your situation on return.

 

[canuck78]

Yes, I was more than 500 days short prior to this renewal. Having said, I do not intend to stay out of Canada for long except for short vacations - 1 week. The focus now is to get back in compliance, avoid any renewal and apply for citizenship when the time comes.

Don’t think you appreciate how lucky you were getting the new PR card for H&C reasons given it was your choice to study abroad. Will you have been in Canada for 730 days in the past 5 years when you reenter Canada from your vacation? Every time you enter Canada you can be reported for non-compliance no matter how long you were outside Canada.

 

[garima1009]

@ottawaapp you please tell what h&c reason you had and in total how many days you spent in Canada before you applied for PR renewal? Did you have a job ? Did you hire a lawyer? I am in somewhat similar situation and need guidance.

Also what were the timelines? When did you apply with h&c reasons and how much time did it take to get an interview.