Previously relinquished CEC PR and now re-applying via EE

[mpitillo]

Hey all,

This question might be a shot in the dark, but I was wondering if else here has gone through a similar situation and could share some expertise with me.

My partner and I were used to have a Canadian PR, via CEC 1 (Canadian Experience Class), since 2014. Almost half year after getting it, we had to move to England because of work reasons. We have recently, in May 2017, purposefully relinquished our Canadian PR - as recommended by a lawyer since we wouldn’t meet the minimum year requirements to keep it - so we could apply again in the future via Express Entry.

We have plans to finally move back to Canada, maybe next year or so, so we have finally opened the initial application this past Saturday. According to the application, we have scored together a good CRS so we are trying to be confident on this.

My question is.. because we have had owned a PR in the past and have relinquished it, does anyone know what is the best way to justify this to CIC so they don’t think we were “ungrateful” or something? Or even if our chances gets lower because of that? At the time, our lawyer recommended to write some sort of “Humanitarian submission” letter explaining our reasons, and she said that she don’t believe we can be affected by it. I was wondering if anyone has gone through a similar situation and if they know of any template for these types of letters or any recommendations?

Thanks for your time!

 

[mpitillo]

No one?

 

[andyding13]

I don't think your past PR would affect your current application in any way. As long as you meet the eligibility requirements, you are fine.

 

[OdinNguyen]

I don't think your past PR would affect your current application in any way. As long as you meet the eligibility requirements, you are fine.

Me Too.

Hey all,

This question might be a shot in the dark, but I was wondering if else here has gone through a similar situation and could share some expertise with me.

My partner and I were used to have a Canadian PR, via CEC 1 (Canadian Experience Class), since 2014. Almost half year after getting it, we had to move to England because of work reasons. We have recently, in May 2017, purposefully relinquished our Canadian PR - as recommended by a lawyer since we wouldn’t meet the minimum year requirements to keep it - so we could apply again in the future via Express Entry.

We have plans to finally move back to Canada, maybe next year or so, so we have finally opened the initial application this past Saturday. According to the application, we have scored together a good CRS so we are trying to be confident on this.

My question is.. because we have had owned a PR in the past and have relinquished it, does anyone know what is the best way to justify this to CIC so they don’t think we were “ungrateful” or something? Or even if our chances gets lower because of that? At the time, our lawyer recommended to write some sort of “Humanitarian submission” letter explaining our reasons, and she said that she don’t believe we can be affected by it. I was wondering if anyone has gone through a similar situation and if they know of any template for these types of letters or any recommendations?

Thanks for your time!

I know you just want us to reassure you. Because If you want a 100% perfect and legal answer, you would have already called CIC.
So my answer is:
- I don't think it going to affect your future case.
- Just write anything to justify your reason. Everyone have a different case. And your one is specific to you.

 

[mpitillo]

Me Too.



I know you just want us to reassure you. Because If you want a 100% perfect and legal answer, you would have already called CIC.
So my answer is:
- I don't think it going to affect your future case.
- Just write anything to justify your reason. Everyone have a different case. And your one is specific to you.

Thanks for the replies, guys! I really appreciate it.

Yes, I do believe everything will be fine in regards to this, but part of me still worries about it. That's why I was looking for other opinions and info.

I think my main question is where I can find a template or how I should write this “Humanitarian submission” letter? And in which field I would add it into my application? Maybe additional documents?

Thanks again!