Msafiri said:
Usually you go with one of them not both. However CIC's most recent Operational Bulletin refered to a Residency Obligation determination/ review being carried out in all relinquisment cases. This could mean that if you go with the IMM 5539B which doesn't have an RO review section the visa post may decide to still ask you to fill out a form IMM 5524 which has an RO review section.
Administrativley its easier to do the TD application for the visa post and you since you don't have to schedule an appointment for the IMM 5539 signing process it will get your PR relinquished faster.
I understand you now. Before they sign the 5539,they should have a RO review, which is the TD application. In my understanding , the procedure may be:
1. I submit a PRTD application to the VO(Do I need to enclose the information about my new PR application?).
2. They will check and find out I don't meet the residency obligation and can not issue PRTD to me.
3. They may ask for an interview to sign some relinquishment forms such as 5539B.
4. A determination of my PR status is made. The determination and a declaration with the Minister's Delegate's signature will be given to me. (Is the determination some kind of paper document that I can get?)
5. I mail the final deternimation result to my new PR application VO.
The original eamil I received is as follow. Could you please check for me, is my understanding right? what should I do next?
Thank you so much!
Dear
This refers to your application for a Canadian Permanent Resident Visa. Our records indicate that you are a permanent resident of Canada. A determination of your permanent resident status is required before our office may proceed with your Permanent Resident Visa application. In order to do so, you must review the attached documents and select the scenario that best applies to your situation.
Please find the attached documents for your review and completion:
i. PRTD instructions, scenarios and checklist;
ii. Application for a Travel Document (IMM5524E);
iii. Consent to Decision on Residency Obligation and Waiver of Appeal Rights per A46(1)(b)
iv. Voluntary Relinquishment of Permanent Status/Residency Obligation Met (IMM5539B).
Step 1
Review the PRTD instructions, scenarios and checklist form to determine which scenario best applies to your situation. Be sure to follow the instructions and checklist to ensure that you submit all required documentation.
Step 2
Be sure to fully complete all required forms, as outlined in the checklist. This includes signing all documents as required. Please note that for applicants who are minors, it is the guardian's responsibility (usually the parents) to determine what is in the best interest of the child and to decide accordingly. All documents must be signed by the applicant or guardians (if the applicant is under 18 years old) prior to submission.
Step 3
Include a copy of this message with your documents and submit them to our office by mail/courier. You must submit ALL YOUR PASSPORTS covering the period from when you first landed in Canada until present.
Due to the volume of requests, our office is unable to provide individual assistance in completing application forms. Applicants should respond to all questions to the best of their ability and provide a separate explanation where appropriate. Our application kits list which documents are required. The applicant should complete all parts of the application and provide all requested documents. Applications which are not fully completed or do not enclose required documents will normally be withdrawn or refused.
Please submit the requested documents and information within 30 days of the date of transmission of this email. If you require further time, please contact us as soon as possible with an explanation for any requested extensions.
Our office cannot provide applicants with individual guidance; this is to ensure that all applicants receive consistent advice.
Yours sincerely,
Visa and Immigration Section
