Question regarding health coverage and PRTD

[Meginalberta]

Hi!

I have asked this question in several different ways to Alberta Health and even an immigration lawyer and no one seems to know how to proceed.

My husband is Japanese and is a permanent resident (since 2007). In 2013 we left Canada so I could go to university in Australia. While there, we lost some documents in a move (including his PR card). I got a job back in Canada and he needed to apply for a PRTD to accompany me home. We received that document without any issues. The problem is that now that we are in Alberta, Alberta Health will not accept the PRTD as proof of residency and we no longer have the confirmation of permanent residency document or the card (obviously). Apparently the wait for the new card is a year and we don't want him to be without coverage all that time.

Does anyone have any ideas on this?
Thank you so much!!

 

[ttrajan]

If you met RO and still a PR, you may get PR card in 2 months time.

 

[Rob_TO]

If you're a citizen, then it shouldn't even matter if your husband is a PR or not he would qualify for Alberta healthcare simply due to him being your spouse.

 

[Meginalberta]

If you're a citizen, then it shouldn't even matter if your husband is a PR or not he would qualify for Alberta healthcare simply due to him being your spouse.

Hi there
Actually Alberta Health requires documentation showing legal immigration status and the PRTD is not enough for them.

 

[Meginalberta]

If you met RO and still a PR, you may get PR card in 2 months time.

Really? The IRCC website said one year? Do you know how I can streamline the process? I can't seem to navigate this at all! Thank you!!

 

[PMM]

Hi

Really? The IRCC website said one year? Do you know how I can streamline the process? I can't seem to navigate this at all! Thank you!!

1. Actually IRCC says 66 days for a replacement PR card, with affidavit http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/times/index.asp

 

[Buletruck]

Did your husband receive a stamp in his passport? That would indicate his status in Canada, I would think. Does he have a SIN number or a drivers license (the drivers license should be adequate proof for residency purposes)? If he doesn't drive, apply for an Alberta ID card (looks just like a DL).

 

[Meginalberta]

Hi



1. Actually IRCC says 66 days for a replacement PR card, with affidavit http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/times/index.asp

Thank you for this link! So helpful!

 

[Meginalberta]

Did your husband receive a stamp in his passport? That would indicate his status in Canada, I would think. Does he have a SIN number or a drivers license (the drivers license should be adequate proof for residency purposes)? If he doesn't drive, apply for an Alberta ID card (looks just like a DL).

You would absolutely think so right? He has an Alberta Driver's licence-still wasn't enough without the actual card according to three separate people at Alberta Health. My lawyer is at a bit of a loss as well.