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5/1/2018
Topic:
Marriage in Bad Faith

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Hello,

Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.

We can appreciate that you would be concerned about this situation.

You can find some contact numbers of where you can get some additional information regarding specific situations on the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) website.

You may also want to speak to a Lawyer who is familiar with Canadian immigration issues for additional information regarding this type of situation.

I hope this information is helpful. Please let us know if you have further questions and if there is any follow up to your question/situation.

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Anna
Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS
Settlement.Org
5/1/2018
Topic:
PR card Renewal and Residency Obligations

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Hello,

Thank you for sharing yours and your wife's situation and questions with us.

We can appreciate that you would be interested in this type of information.

Regarding your first question,

my question is she sent her application by her brother who already living in Canada right now with proper document ??



Unfortunately, it is unclear what the question is.

However, if you are referring to applying to renew a PR card, the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) website states that you must submit your application in Canada and If you are outside Canada, apply for a permanent resident travel document to return to Canada. After you arrive, apply for a PR card.

Regarding your second question,
And my second question is after renewed my PR card for 5 years do I need residancy obligation for 2 years or don't required?



There is no correlation between the PR card expiry date or simply having a PR card and whether or not you have met your residency requirements.


To meet these residency obligations, you must be physically present in Canada for at least 730 days (2 years) in every 5-year period. The 5-year period is assessed on a rolling basis. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will look back at your time in Canada over the previous 5 years.

This means that you can spend a total of up to 3 years outside of Canada during a 5-year period. However, if you have been a permanent resident for less than 5 years and decide to leave the country for an extended period of time, it is up to you to prove to IRCC that you will be able to meet your residency requirements.

I hope this information is helpful. Please let us know if you have further questions and if there is any follow up to your question/situation.

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Anna
Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS
Settlement.Org
5/1/2018
Topic:
OHIP Coverage

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Hello,

Thank you for sharing your situation with us.

We can appreciate that you would be very concerned about this situation.

The details of your experience are very helpful to us and to others.

We hope that others who may have experienced something similar can share their comments and suggestions with you.

I hope this information is helpful. Please let us know if you have further questions and if there is any follow up to your question/situation.

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Anna
Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS
Settlement.Org
5/1/2018
Topic:
Withdrawal Citizenship Application Earlier

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Hello,

Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.

You can find some information in the Application for Canadian citizenship under subsection 5(1) – Adults 18 years of age and older (CIT 0002)Instruction Guide.

It states, "tell us if you applied for Canadian citizenship before".

You may want to contact the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Client Support Centre directly for some information.

I hope this information is helpful. Please let us know if you have further questions and if there is any follow up to your question/situation.

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Anna
Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS
Settlement.Org
5/2/2018
Topic:
Canadian Child Benefit - Child Not Living With Me

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Hello,

You can find some information specific to the eligibility requirements on the Government of Canada website.

It states,


Are you eligible?To be eligible for the Canada child benefit (CCB), you must meet all of the following conditions:
  • You must live with the child, and the child must be under 18 years of age.
  • You must be primarily responsible for the care and upbringing of the child.
  • You must be a resident of Canada for tax purposes.
  • You or your spouse or common-law partner must be:
    • a Canadian citizen
    • a permanent resident
    • a protected person
    • a temporary resident who has lived in Canada for the previous 18 months, and who has a valid permit in the 19th month
    • an Indian within the meaning of the Indian Act


As you can see, some of the requirements are that you must be a resident of Canada for tax purposes, must live with the child and be primarily responsible for the care and upbringing of the child.

Call this number for information on the Canada child benefit (CCB):

Phone: 1-800-387-1193 (Canada and United States) | Hours of service | Child and family benefits

I hope this information is helpful. Please let us know if you have further questions and if there is any follow up to your question/situation.
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Anna
Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS
Settlement.Org
5/3/2018
Topic:
PR Divorce > Main Applicant Landed with Children

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Hello Elroy,

Thank you for sharing your additional questions with us.

You can find some detailed information in our Settlement.Org How does divorce affect my immigration status? article.

You can also find some additional information on the Family Law Education for Women (FLEW) website in the Family Law Issues for Immigrant, Refugee and Non-Status Women section.

Here is an excerpt,

[Permanent Residents

If your partner (including a same sex partner) sponsored you to become a permanent resident and your relationship ends before your permanent residence is granted, your immigration status could be at risk and you could be removed from Canada. If you are already a permanent resident you cannot lose this status or be removed from Canada just because you separate from your partner. This is true even if your partner sponsored you to come to Canada.


The onus is on your wife and children to maintain their own residency requirements for permanent residency on their own.

I hope this information is helpful. Please let us know if you have further questions and if there is any follow up to your question/situation.
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Anna
Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS
Settlement.Org
5/3/2018
Topic:
Sponsoring Spouse - Need to Leave Canada

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Hello,

Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.

We can appreciate that you would be interested in this type of information.

You can find some information regarding this in the IP 2 Processing Applications to Sponsor Members of the Family Class Manual in the 13.2. Residency requirements for sponsors section.

Here is an excerpt,





Sponsors may be found ineligible to sponsor if:
[...]


  • there is evidence that they will leave Canada soon after the sponsored applicant becomes a permanent resident. Sponsors must satisfy an officer they will continue to reside in Canada after the member of the family class becomes a permanent resident;
  • sponsors are not ineligible if they take short holidays or business trips outside Canada.
As you can see it states, "sponsors are not ineligible if they take short holidays or business trips outside Canada".

It is best that you contact the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Call Centre to confirm this information and for some information on what your options are in your specific situation.

I hope this information is helpful. Please let us know if you have further questions and if there is any follow up to your question/situation.
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Anna
Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS
Settlement.Org
5/3/2018
Topic:
Sponsorship and ODSP - Questions

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Hello,

Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.

We can appreciate that you would be interested in this type of information.

Regarding your first question,


1. If I was to marry him while he is still in America will money be taken from me because I'm Married?


It is best that you contact your ODSP Caseworker directly for some information specific to your situation and question.

Regarding your second question,

2. How do we start the process of immigration after we marry? We want to do it in land so he can be here for his child.


You can find some detailed information regarding sponsoring your spouse from inside Canada in our Settlement.Org How do I sponsor a spouse, common-law partner or dependent child from inside Canada? article.

Regarding your third question,
3. Do we absolutely need a lawyer?



Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) does not require you to use an immigration consultant or lawyer.

You can find some helpful information in our Settlement.Org Should I get help with my immigration application from an immigration consultant or lawyer? article.

I hope this information is helpful. Please let us know if you have further questions and if there is any follow up to your question/situation.
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Anna
Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS
Settlement.Org
5/7/2018
Topic:
Sponsoring Spouse - Need to Leave Canada

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Moderator
You are very welcome!

Please let us know if you have further questions and if there is any follow up to your question/situation.
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Anna
Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS
Settlement.Org
5/9/2018
Topic:
City of Destination

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Moderator
Hello,

Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.

It is best that you contact the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) directly just to confirm.

You can contact them here:

1-306-798-7467

I hope this information is helpful. Please let us know if you have further questions and if there is any follow up to your question/situation.

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Anna
Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS
Settlement.Org
5/10/2018
Topic:
Residency Obligations & PR Card Renewal

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Moderator
Hello,

Thank you for sharing your friend's situation and question with us.


We can appreciate that you would be interested in this type of information.

In terms of returning to Canada, you can find some helpful information in this I need to leave Canada and I do not have a permanent resident card. Can I later return to Canada without a PR card? question on the Immigration,Refugees and Citizenship Canada Help Centre section.

You mentioned that their PR card has expired.

It is important to note that if they decide to apply for a Permanent Resident Travel Document (PRTD) at the nearest Canadian Visa Office, since they have not met their residency requirements, starting this process may also start the process to determine whether or not they have lost their PR status.

They may want to contact an Lawyer or a reputable, registered Immigration Consultant who is familiar with Canadian immigration issues for some advice.

I hope this information is helpful. Please let us know if you have further questions and if there is any follow up to your question/situation.

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Anna
Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS
Settlement.Org
5/10/2018
Topic:
Entry into Canada (via Road) with Expired PR Card

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Moderator
Hello,

We are doing well thank you!

Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.

We apologize for the delay in responding to your question.

We can appreciate that you would be interested in this information.

We have previously received some information from one of our legal researchers related to which days or periods are considered for meeting the residency requirements and what is best to be done in these type of circumstances.


Generally, to find out if someone has fulfilled their residency requirements, each time a Permanent Resident re-enters Canada, the Officer will count back 5 years from the date the permanent resident has re-entered Canada.


Since the officer cannot choose any five-year time period for consideration, but must always assess the most recent five-year time period (the one immediately preceding examination.
According to their research, the five-year time frame set out in the Refugee and Immigrant Protection Act is not static.

Rather it is a move-able window that is dependent on the time at which a visa officer examines your situation. Therefore, if someone cannot fulfill the two-year (730 day) requirement for the five-year time frame starting from when someone became a permanent resident, they should remain in Canada until they can satisfy the requirement for another five-year time frame.


In terms of what to expect after your mother has entered Canada and your questions,


So, now that she's in - stay on for 730 days and apply for Pr card renewal?



or am i supposed to do something here? Do i start a new application with IRCC for my mother, which will most certainly be denied due to RO not being met?




you can find some helpful information in one of our previous Settlement.Org Back In Canada 20 Yrs Later- Apply For PR Card? Discussion Threads.


If you have any additional concerns or require clarification regarding your mother's situation, you may want to contact the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) Call Centre directly.

It is important to note that you do not have to provide any personally identifying information in order to ask a general question.

I hope this information is helpful. Please let us know if you have further questions and if there is any follow up to your question/situation.
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Anna
Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS
Settlement.Org
5/10/2018
Topic:
Is This Covered by OHIP?

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Moderator
Hello,

Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.

It is best if you contact ServiceOntario directly for some information specific to your situation.

You can contact them here:

Call ServiceOntario, INFOline at
1-866-532-3161 (Toll-free in Ontario only)
TTY 1-800-387-5559.

In Toronto, TTY 416-327-4282

Hours of operation : 8:30am - 5:00pm

I hope this information is helpful. Please let us know if you have further questions and if there is any follow up to your question/situation.

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Anna
Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS
Settlement.Org
5/15/2018
Topic:
PR Living Abroad With Canadian Citizen

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Moderator
Hello Don,

Thank you for sharing your aunt's situation with us.

We can appreciate that she would be interested in this type of information.

You can find some detailed information regarding eligibility for Old Age Security (OAS) on the Government of Canada website.

Here is an excerpt,

If you are living outside Canada, you must:

-be 65 years old or older;
-have been a Canadian citizen or a legal resident of Canada on the day before you left Canada; and
-have resided in Canada for at least 20 years since the age of 18.


You may also want to contact them directly for some information specific to your aunt's situation.

I hope this information is helpful. Please let us know if you have further questions and if there is any follow up to your question/situation.

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Anna
Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS
Settlement.Org
5/15/2018
Topic:
Canadian Citizenship - Intent to Reside?

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Moderator
Hello,

Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.

You can find some detailed information on the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) website in the Citizenship Act with Bill C-6 Amendments section.

Here is an excerpt,


Previous Citizenship Act

Applicants were required to intend to continue to live in Canada if granted citizenship.




and


Changes that take effect immediately upon Royal Assent on June 19, 2017

Citizenship Act with Bill C-6 Amendments

This provision is repealed. Applicants are no longer required to intend to continue to live in Canada once granted citizenship. This provides more flexibility to Canadians who may need to live outside of Canada for work or personal reasons.



If you have any additional questions or concerns, you may want to contact the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) Call Centre directly.


I hope this information is helpful. Please let us know if you have further questions and if there is any follow up to your question/situation.

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Anna
Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS
Settlement.Org