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Sponsoring a Spouse with an Expired PR 

NYusuf
NYusuf
Posts: 1


Posted On: 8/13/2014
NYusuf
NYusuf
Posts: 1
Hi,

I have been in Canada for three years but my PR has expired last year. I don't want to renew it and wish to sponsor my spouse.

Is it possible for someone who has the landing paper to sponsor a spouse even if the PR has expired.

In other words,
is it required to renew the PR card before being able to sponsor a spouse?
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Klaus
Klaus
Posts: 75


Posted On: 8/14/2014
Klaus
Klaus
Posts: 75
Hi,

you don't need to have a valid PR card. Sponsor your spouse, partner or children states:
If you are a citizen or permanent resident of Canada, you can sponsor your:
•spouse,
•common-law or conjugal partner, or
•dependent children

to immigrate to Canada.


The Document Checklist also states that you need a
Photocopy of either your
  • Permanent Resident Card (both sides) or, if you were not issued a Permanent Resident Card, your Record of Landing (IMM 1000) or your Confirmation of Permanent Residence (IMM 5292 or IMM 5688) or

  • Canadian Citizenship Certificate or card (or both), or

  • [...]


So what matters is the actual PR status, not the PR card.

Klaus
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