PR physical presence for renewal - query

[DreamMagii]

Hi folks, between living in Canada and in my home country, i will be 30 days short of the 730 days physical presence requirement, to be able to renew my permanent residency. Can anyone guide me on whether i can fudge the 30 days? It is not possible for me to arrive 30 days earlier, due to completing my undergraduate bachelor degree examinations. Any ideas folks? Thanks in advance. Dream

 

[torontosm]

Hi folks, between living in Canada and in my home country, i will be 30 days short of the 730 days physical presence requirement, to be able to renew my permanent residency. Can anyone guide me on whether i can fudge the 30 days?

You mean lie on your application? I don't think you'll find anyone on this forum that would advocate doing that.

 

[scylla]

Hi folks, between living in Canada and in my home country, i will be 30 days short of the 730 days physical presence requirement, to be able to renew my permanent residency. Can anyone guide me on whether i can fudge the 30 days? It is not possible for me to arrive 30 days earlier, due to completing my undergraduate bachelor degree examinations. Any ideas folks? Thanks in advance. Dream

If you value your PR status and want to keep it, don't apply to renew your card until you actually meet the residency requirement. Fudging will put you on the fast path to losing your status.

 

[DreamMagii]

No not lie, i am not a fraudulent type. I assume Immi cross-reference with ABSU port of entry dates? Can i apply for an extension to PR expiry? Or is there discretionary grounds? Could i plead my case at secondary interview/appeal? Any suggestions? If i serve a fresh 730 day period, my PR will be VERY expired.

 

[scylla]

No not lie, i am not a fraudulent type. I assume Immi cross-reference with ABSU port of entry dates? Can i apply for an extension to PR expiry? Or is there discretionary grounds? Could i plead my case at secondary interview/appeal? Any suggestions? If i serve a fresh 730 day period, my PR will be VERY expired.

You were asking about fudging - that's the same thing as lying.

Yes - they cross reference.

No - you can't apply for an extension. What you will need to do is remain in Canada without leaving (past the expiry of your PR card) until you meet the residency obligation (i.e. living in Canada 2 out of the last 5 years before you apply to renew your PR card). Once you meet RO, you'll be able to renew your PR card without issues.

 

[DreamMagii]

Thanks Scylla. So just for clarity, it is entirely legal for me to stay past my PR expiry date without breaking immigration law, as long as i remain within Canada for that 2 years?
Would the customs official turn me away when i arrive at the Canadian international airport with only 7 months before my PR expires?

 

[Buletruck]

Your PR status doesn't expire unless it's actually revoked. It's only the PR card that expires. Staying beyond it's expiry date is completely legal and without repercussions. Having 7 months left on your card and with only 30 days to meet minimum RO probably won't trigger CBSA initiating a residency review on arrival. Having 700 days and applying for a new card probably would.

 

[DreamMagii]

Awesome feedback, many thanks folks