1/23/2019
Topic:
Expired PR card - Job Search Questions
ruthkam
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Hello,
Shortly after gaining my PR status (and card), my Canadian spouse and I moved abroad, where we have been living together for the past 8 years.
During this time my PR card expired.
Before we visited Canada two years ago on vacation, I applied for and recieved a PR travel document so that I could enter Canada.
While in Canada on vacation, I applied to renew my PR card - a few months later I got a letter requesting that I attend an interview in person before the card would be issued.
I was not in Canada during the time window for the interview, so I did not attend.
I am now searching for a job in Canada, as our family would like to return to live there permanently.
However, when applying for a job, I see that I will need to show proof that I am legally entitled to work in Canada.
From my understanding, I am still eligible for my PR status on the basis that I have been living with my Canadian citizen spouse outside of Canada for employment purposes (I supplied this proof when applying for my PRTD).
We are planning to visit Canada again this summer on vacation, and I had hoped that I would be able to renew my card whilst I am there.
To do this I would need to apply some months before arriving, so that I could hopefully attend an interview while there; however, I see on the website I must be present in Canada to apply for the PR card.
My questions are
1. how can I show proof that I am eligible to work in Canada without having a valid card?
2. Can I apply for the PR card from outside Canada?
I am in a situation now where I would like to move permanently to Canada, but cannot do so until I have a job in Canada, and I cannot apply for the job because I can't show proof of my status in Canada (even though my PR status is still valid).
Thank you in advance for your help.
Regards, Ruth |
9/4/2019
Topic:
PR card Renewal Appointment - Reschedule Possible?
ruthkam
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Hi,
is it possible to resheduale a PR card renewal interview?
My husband got a letter saying that he must pick up his PR card in person in the Etobicoke office on Sept 17, but because we live abroad, its difficult to make this date.
Has anyone had any experience with reschedualling an appointment to pick up the card in person, and if so, how was it done.
Also, on the letter it states he can come for an interview without an appointment but it would not be guarenteed that he would be seen on that day if it was busy.
Anyone know how likely it is to be seen on the same day if you just show up without an appointment?
Thanks, Ruth |