PR renewal question

[ajoshi]

Regards to renewing PR card
had PR card since Jan 26, 2008
was out of canada till June 21, 2011:: since than in canada expect 12 days out :: Current PR card is expired still havent meet the 730 days out of last 5 years :: thinking to apply for renewal in Mid Aug 15, 2013 by that time i will have more than 730 days in last 5 years :: so should be okay to apply for PR renewal or do i still need to wait more :: what documents do i need to attach ?
please help

 

[osdamour]

Hi Ajoshi,

you need to meet the 730 days obligation before applying for a 100% positive result. and you can good which document you need to renew you PR card.

 

[Leon]

You need proof of having been in Canada for the past 2 years. Include your tax returns and a bank letter from your employer. Copy all the pages of your passport. Show some proof of your 12 day trip really only being 12 days. Immigration may have access to the date you came back from that trip but not the date that you left.

 

[sujamana]

Leon

I am frequent commuter to US and every weekend (plus 1 day work from home) to Canada. so far my entry to Canada is peaceful. Except once, they asked me, why am i still keep the Health card, when most of the time you live in US in a week. sometimes, I get friendly advise from them, like create log of entry / exit from Canada and keep it ready for any quick reference if there is a query regarding meeting the timeline for renewal and they clearly told me, they don't share the immigration track history with individuals.

I am thinking about future, what if I will continue to commute next 2 years - Canada <--> US (expires by 2015 end), will there be any queries or holding my entry towards expiry of my PR term?

Kindly advise me what would i do to justify / convince the border agents to let me in?

BTW, my family lives in Toronto and hopeful they will qualify for renewal.

Thank You
-sujamana

 

[Leon]

Leon

I am frequent commuter to US and every weekend (plus 1 day work from home) to Canada. so far my entry to Canada is peaceful. Except once, they asked me, why am i still keep the Health card, when most of the time you live in US in a week. sometimes, I get friendly advise from them, like create log of entry / exit from Canada and keep it ready for any quick reference if there is a query regarding meeting the timeline for renewal and they clearly told me, they don't share the immigration track history with individuals.

I am thinking about future, what if I will continue to commute next 2 years - Canada <--> US (expires by 2015 end), will there be any queries or holding my entry towards expiry of my PR term?

Kindly advise me what would i do to justify / convince the border agents to let me in?

BTW, my family lives in Toronto and hopeful they will qualify for renewal.

Thank You
-sujamana

Just say to them that they must let you enter because you meet the residency requirements. You may have a problem renewing your PR card when the time comes because you will have to prove to immigration that you meet the residency obligation of 730 days per 5 years. For the PR residency obligation, both your travel days count so if you come home on Thursday evening and leave again on Sunday evening, you will have 4 days in Canada per week.

When it's time to renew your PR card, get a letter from your employer stating what your agreement is and that you work in the US 4 days a week and work from your home in Canada 1 day and spend the weekend at your home in Canada.

 

[sujamana]

Leon

Thanks for the inputs.

 

[ajoshi]

leon
thank you very much for your reply : just wanted to make sure so i can apply for PR renewal in mid aug by that time i will have more than 730 days in past 5 years :: and i am hoping to travel by dec first week out of country ; should i apply with urgent process ; already have tkt
thank you in advance

 

[Leon]

leon
thank you very much for your reply : just wanted to make sure so i can apply for PR renewal in mid aug by that time i will have more than 730 days in past 5 years :: and i am hoping to travel by dec first week out of country ; should i apply with urgent process ; already have tkt
thank you in advance

Yes, apply with urgent process and include a copy of your ticket.

 

[ajoshi]

thanks leon :: sorry to bother one more time :: is it safe to ask CBSA at this point for travel history so i can attach with my PR renewal application ! Just to expediate the PR Renewal Process ??

 

[Leon]

thanks leon :: sorry to bother one more time :: is it safe to ask CBSA at this point for travel history so i can attach with my PR renewal application ! Just to expediate the PR Renewal Process ??

Yes it is. Good idea too.