Permanent Residency Advise?

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Subject: Permanent Residency Advise?
  Hi,

I am a Canadian permanent resident, and my family obtained landed permanent resident status in June 2008 through me as principal applicant. My PR Card expires in July 2013. Up until now, I have lived for a total of 104 days in Canada. To qualify for the renewal of my PR status from 2013-2018, I believe I need to re-enter Canada latest on October 2011 to stay for at least 732 days in Canada.

I am working in Brunei Darussalam, and have been the sole bread winner for my family. In 2008, my wife attended classes in Canada to obtain Canadian qualifications while my children attend college in Canada. My wife has since completed her studies, but she is still unemployed and has not been able to find a job.

Due to my wife’s unemployment and heavy financial commitments to resettle my family since 2008, I cannot quit my current job in Brunei Darussalam to come over to Canada. My current financial circumstances make it very challenging for me to enter Canada in October 2011 to fulfil my minimum 2 years stay in Canada. At the same time, I do not wish to lose my present PR status when my entire family is already in Canada.

Has there been any known PR renewal cases based on compassionate grounds when a person cannot fulfil the minimum 2 years stay due to the current global economic crises and job market situations in Canada? Any suggestions what I can do to renew my next cycle of PR status?

Thank you,

Tan

[24-07-2011,20:07]
[**.92.210.236]
Tan
IN YOUR DREAM ONLY (in reply to: Permanent Residency Advise?)
Would you like to maintain your PR status and your employment in Brunei?
[25-07-2011,00:43]
[**.232.244.253]
Anonymous
(in reply to: Permanent Residency Advise?)
I plan to move to Canada as soon as my wife gets a stable job that earns enough to support my family.

Or even better, if possible, I would like to maintain my PR status and my employment in Brunei, as my present salary is enough to support my family.

The Canadian job market isn´t looking good at the moment and my family may run into financial difficulties if I quit my job.

Please share your opinions Roy if you´re reading this,

Thanks!

[25-07-2011,02:50]
[**.92.210.236]
Tan
(in reply to: Permanent Residency Advise?)
I´m not going to apply for a job until one is given to me.

You applied for permanent residency not for temporary residency. You need to comply with residing in Canada for 730 days in ANY five year period.

Your family has been using the benefits of permanent residency and you seem to want compassion. Compassion has to be common sense and there is none here from what you wrote.

Your a success in Brunei Darussalam,so you will be a success here.

Suck it up and try harder to establish yourselves or lose your PR status.

Roy
cvimmigration.com

[25-07-2011,04:36]
[***.206.12.20]
Roy
(in reply to: Permanent Residency Advise?)
Hi Roy,

Thanks for the reply.

My qualifications are not recognised in Canada, and several Canadian companies have rejected me on the basis of this. But I do not think I have a choice anymore.

I´ll be handing in my resignation soon once I have made up my mind.


Regards,

Tan

[25-07-2011,05:29]
[**.92.210.236]
Tan
(in reply to: Permanent Residency Advise?)
Hi Tan, i think you are from Singapore - am I right? IT IS A CHALLENGE finding a job (same position as your current job) in Canada. Most of us has to start from bottom and works our way up again. Suggest you might have to start with low paying job e.g Tim Horton, MacDonald etc. You can at the same time (1) try looking for jobs that matches your education and experience (2) enroll yourself in a canadian university and get the relevant qualification. Option (2) is highly recommended.
You have to be patience and there is a chance you might be stuck at a low paying job for verry long. I´ve seem lots of cases where people are still stuck in low paying jobs after many years!! And the reason they are still here is because of their children....

[25-07-2011,09:19]
[***.124.134.110]
Anonymous
(in reply to: Permanent Residency Advise?)
Alternatively you can keep your job in Brunei and give up your PR status. When you are finally ready to live in Canada, your wife can file a spousal sponsorship application to sponsor you as a PR.
[25-07-2011,10:25]
[***.205.241.253]
Anonymous
(in reply to: Permanent Residency Advise?)
It is easier said than done... quit your job and trust that sooner or later you will find an equally good paying job in Canada... think carefully before leaving your current job... no income in Canada means lots of stress and hardship for you, your wife and for the kids...

I second the previous post from Anonymous... that seems like a good option to me... but hey, I know it must be hard to be away from your family...

At the end, it is you and only you who know what is best for you and your family... talk it over with your wife and together chose what it´s best.

Good luck.

[28-07-2011,18:49]
[***.32.178.175]
Anonymous
(in reply to: Permanent Residency Advise?)
Hi guys,

Thank you for all your thoughtful replies! I truly appreciate it.

I would most likely not be able to get a job in Canada that pays as well as my current job. Not with my current non-Canadian qualifications. I also lack Canadian work experience. All Canadian companies and employers that I have applied to have rejected my job applications, and I will most likely have to work at entry level positions or minimum wage jobs, such as fast food.

That being said, I also cannot risk losing my permanent residence status. Immigration rules and regulations change frequently and I am afraid that I might not be able to obtain permanent residence in the future if I give up my permanent resident status. If that happens, I will be separated from my wife and kids.

I´d love to hear more advice on my situation. A big thank you to everyone who took the time to reply.

Sincerely,

Tan

[28-07-2011,20:12]
[**.92.210.236]
Tan
(in reply to: Permanent Residency Advise?)
You have to decide where you want to settle ultimately. The first 3 years is tough for everyone. Lots of immigrants gave up during this period due to many reasons => unable to find jobs, lack of friends, support, miss local foods etc.
For those immigrants who persevered, most of them are glad that they chose to stay.
What I am trying to say is you have to stay here for a couple of years in order to appreciate what Canada has to offer you. In life, you´ve to take a gamble and what is at stake is only a couple years of your life but the rewards could be substantial.
I´m another Tan from SG too :)

[29-07-2011,12:49]
[***.124.134.110]
Anonymous
(in reply to: Permanent Residency Advise?)
A gamble indeed, Tan. Lets hope the odds are in our favour! I hope when the day comes when we cash in our chips, we´d smile with no regrets.

All the best to you too in your future undertakings!

[29-07-2011,18:18]
[**.92.210.236]
Tan