Sponsorship of parents, children, spouses (common-law, conjugal, same sex), refugees.
Sponsoring a Spouse with an Expired PR
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NYusuf Posts: 1
Posted On: 8/13/2014
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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 Posts: 75
Posted On: 8/14/2014
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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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