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Residency Requirements Not Met -Renounce? Reapply?
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akamali180 Posts: 1
Posted On: 9/23/2015
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Hello everyone;
I work overseas for about 7 years now while my family still in Canada and they all have Canadian Citizenship.
My PR card is about to expire in 2 months and I did not finish the 730 days residency requirement before I can apply again for PR card renewal. so I'm considering renouncing my PR status and stay outside Canada for now, then apply again for immigration (My wife or sons can sponsorship me) after I lose my PR status.
Is there any law or rules that prohibit doing this?
I would like to know if I would face any problems in the future when I apply for sponsorship application knowing that I use to have PR card and I have renounced it.?
I did contact immigration consultant and she told me that you can't apply again because I was given the opportunity and I lost it. But then when I called CIC telephone service and asked about this, they said there is no such law and it all depends if you meet the requirements that is all.
Your answers are highly appreciated.
Thanks
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Moderator Moderator Posts: 4144
Posted On: 10/1/2015
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Hello,
Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.
It is good that you have contacted Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) directly to confirm your information.
You can find some detailed information on the process you are asking about on the Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) website in the Renouncing permanent residence section.
It is important to evaluate all factors related to your status. Especially if you think you may want to return to Canada as a permanent resident.
As shown in on the Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) website, that would mean completing the immigration process the same as a foreign national.
It could mean long waiting periods, interviews with immigration officers, financial implications etc.
Renouncing your permanent resident status is a complicated and serious decision. We suggest that you or your wife contact a Lawyer for some assistance and 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
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