Re-apply for PR

[yuz]

Hello all,

I'm not sure if this is the best place to ask the question, but I really need some advice. My parents applied PR many years ago, but I'm the only family member who lived in Canada. Now our PR cards are expiring. I heard something about not losing the PR status even when the renewal conditions are not met, but I'm not sure.

In this case, should they give up the PR status and get a 10-year visa? If they did give up, can I apply for sponsorship for them again? I'm worried that if they give up this time, it may be hard for them to get another PR later. Is there any other way to help us out there?

Thanks for all of you anyway.

 

[scylla]

The only way your parents can not lose their PR status is if they return to Canada before their PR cards expire, are not reported by immigration for failing to meet the residency requirement, and then live in Canada (without leaving for even a day) until they meet the 730 day residency requirement. Are they prepared to move to Canada now and stay here for 2 years straight without leaving?

 

[yuz]

I have not gotten a chance to come back to this thread because of some travel arrangements. Thanks for your reply, unfortunately, I don't think they are ready to move here now

 

[yuz]

The only way your parents can not lose their PR status is if they return to Canada before their PR cards expire, are not reported by immigration for failing to meet the residency requirement, and then live in Canada (without leaving for even a day) until they meet the 730 day residency requirement. Are they prepared to move to Canada now and stay here for 2 years straight without leaving?

I guess they have to give up then..

 

[Rob_TO]

If they did give up, can I apply for sponsorship for them again?

You can, but the rules for sponsoring parents make it very tough.
You need to have 3 consecutive years of Canadian income at the parents LICO amount, you have to wait until the parents program is open again and get an app in before the quota is reached (currently it's first 5000 apps a year only), and your parents need to pass the medical exam to show they will not be a burden on Canada's healthcare.