Spousal Sponsorship: Passport Expiry

[xathanael]

My husband applied to sponsor me as a permanent resident, inland. He's a citizen BTW. Anyways, I don't have valid status in Canada but I was told by the CIC call office to stay until a decision is made.

One problem though, my passport expired as I'm waiting and I have no way of renewing it without a valid permit. I'm hoping to get the work permit soon so I can make the trip down to Vancouver to get it renewed. Let's hope they'll renew it.

Aaaaand there's a risk to it. Apparently the government of Malaysia (the country I am from) may suspend my passport due to it being expired while I'm still here in Canada. I actually came to the point where I think I might not be able to go back to my country until I become a Canadian citizen (or get kicked out the country, which is not very favourable).

So my concern is, if I get the PR (crossing my fingers here), do they ever ask for passport? I am no so sure about it, some say they have to hand in their passport when they get the invitation (I've no idea what this meant, can somebody clarify this to me?) and some say they got it in the mail or something like that. I would really appreciate it if someone can reply to me on what happened the moment you find out that you are getting the permanent residency.

Thanks.

TL;DR passport expired, no way to renew it. Do I need a passport while waiting for PR? Outlines on how things go after you find out that you get the PR are appreciated.

 

[scylla]

Your post is lacking a number of details which it difficult to answer your questions. I assume you have been sponsored for PR through spousal sponsorship and using the inland process - yes? I assume you have recently received AIP/first stage approval or are expecting it soon and this is why you hope to get a work permit soon - yes?

To the best of my knowledge you do need to have a valid passport in order to complete the inland landing interview and become a PR. I don't believe you can land without a valid passport. So you'll need to sort that out. Hopefully someone else can confirm.

 

[canuck_in_uk]

One problem though, my passport expired as I'm waiting and I have no way of renewing it without a valid permit. I'm hoping to get the work permit soon so I can make the trip down to Vancouver to get it renewed.

You will not be granted a work permit without a valid passport. As per immigration law, foreign nationals are required to have a valid passport for the length of their stay. CIC cannot grant status to a foreign national in Canada with an expired passport.

 

[scylla]

You will not be granted a work permit without a valid passport. As per immigration law, foreign nationals are required to have a valid passport for the length of their stay. CIC cannot grant status to a foreign national in Canada with an expired passport.

Yes - good point. That requires a valid work permit too.

 

[xathanael]

Your post is lacking a number of details which it difficult to answer your questions. I assume you have been sponsored for PR through spousal sponsorship and using the inland process - yes? I assume you have recently received AIP/first stage approval or are expecting it soon and this is why you hope to get a work permit soon - yes?

To the best of my knowledge you do need to have a valid passport in order to complete the inland landing interview and become a PR. I don't believe you can land without a valid passport. So you'll need to sort that out. Hopefully someone else can confirm.

Yes, I am hoping to get the work permit very soon. If that's the case I may have to practically beg the government of Malaysia to issue me a passport. :'( I should be expecting news regarding the AIP by February 2017 if they're sticking to the 18 months processing time.

 

[canuck_in_uk]

Yes, I am hoping to get the work permit very soon. If that's the case I may have to practically beg the government of Malaysia to issue me a passport. :'( I should be expecting news regarding the AIP by February 2017 if they're sticking to the 18 months processing time.

As I stated, immigration law requires that foreign nationals have a valid passport in order to be granted status in Canada.

 

[scylla]

Yes, I am hoping to get the work permit very soon. If that's the case I may have to practically beg the government of Malaysia to issue me a passport. :'( I should be expecting news regarding the AIP by February 2017 if they're sticking to the 18 months processing time.

Agreed with the above. The work permit isn't going to be issued until you are holding a valid passport again. So the first step is to obtain a new passport. The work permit will come after that.

 

[goodlife123]

Can anyone from NDVO tell me the process after PPR?

 

[scylla]

Can anyone from NDVO tell me the process after PPR?

Wrong thread.

 

[Kellz]

My husband applied to sponsor me as a permanent resident, inland. He's a citizen BTW. Anyways, I don't have valid status in Canada but I was told by the CIC call office to stay until a decision is made.

One problem though, my passport expired as I'm waiting and I have no way of renewing it without a valid permit. I'm hoping to get the work permit soon so I can make the trip down to Vancouver to get it renewed. Let's hope they'll renew it.

Aaaaand there's a risk to it. Apparently the government of Malaysia (the country I am from) may suspend my passport due to it being expired while I'm still here in Canada. I actually came to the point where I think I might not be able to go back to my country until I become a Canadian citizen (or get kicked out the country, which is not very favourable).

So my concern is, if I get the PR (crossing my fingers here), do they ever ask for passport? I am no so sure about it, some say they have to hand in their passport when they get the invitation (I've no idea what this meant, can somebody clarify this to me?) and some say they got it in the mail or something like that. I would really appreciate it if someone can reply to me on what happened the moment you find out that you are getting the permanent residency.

Thanks.

TL;DR passport expired, no way to renew it. Do I need a passport while waiting for PR? Outlines on how things go after you find out that you get the PR are appreciated.

Hi There,
Did you end up renewing your passport?
I'm in the same situation and was wondering what's your outcome

 

[GIE34]

Hello there, i'm in the same situation too. I don't have a valid passport, and I'm in the stage where medical received. And the requirements to renew Philippine passport is you must have a legal status here in Canada, which i'm not. Can anybody help me what to do?

 

[canuck_in_uk]

Hello there, i'm in the same situation too. I don't have a valid passport, and I'm in the stage where medical received. And the requirements to renew Philippine passport is you must have a legal status here in Canada, which i'm not. Can anybody help me what to do?

If you cannot renew your passport here, you need to return to your country to do it.

 

[GIE34]

oh I forgot, I applied under inland spouse sponsorship. I believe you cant leave canada while in process right?

 

[canuck_in_uk]

oh I forgot, I applied under inland spouse sponsorship. I believe you cant leave canada while in process right?

You should have applied outland. You need a passport, so you really have no other option. You would need a TRV to return to Canada; if the TRV isn't approved, you would need to reapply outland.

 

[GIE34]

I know, but in my situation, can't leave my child here, my husband is working so nobody would look after him if I applied outland. Oh and when I applied inland only, didn't apply for owp or trv for I'm out of status foryears.Am I eligible now to apply for TRV or owp? When I checked my status online, for I can't link my application, it's shows 1. Application received 2. Medical results received.

Here's my timeline:
They received my application Sep 28
By December, they asked for police certificate and schedule background A. Send the documents last january.
First week of April, they asked me for medical, and last week they received the medical result.