Can Canadian PR file CP in Canada?

[bdeshi]

I'm Canadian PR currently living in Canada. I want to switch from ongoing AOS to CP.

Can I file CP petition in Canada rather in my Home Country?

regards,

Bdeshi

 

[rzz1gv]

yes you can

1. You are not eligible for AOS anyway as you do not live in the US. EVen if you commute to the us everyday it still does not change the fact that you are not in the US.

2. Yes you can apply for cp in canada.

 

[bdeshi]

Thanks rzzigv

Can I file for CP using initial LC and I-140 used in AOS or do I have to have new LC/I-140?

Many thanks.

 

[mercury6]

Originally posted by bdeshi
Thanks rzzigv

Can I file for CP using initial LC and I-140 used in AOS or do I have to have new LC/I-140?

Many thanks.

That would depend on if your old company is ready to support you during CP OR if you are going thru a new company.

Bdeshi, are you in Canada right now???

 

[rzz1gv]

old LC/140

You can use your old 140/LC. As far as I understand it if you apply for CP the old AOS application gtes invalidated.


BUt do ensure you take proper legal advice rather than rely on the half baked opinions that you get on this board! This is far too important to screw around with.

 

[mercury6]

rzz1gv,

you mean to say we can use old LC/140 go thru CP with a new company?

 

[rzz1gv]

no mercury

the asumption here is that its the same company that your LC and 140 are for.

There is no 180 day portability for CP applicants. If your employer tells you even on the day of the consular interview that they will not employ you, your green card is gone. 180 day portability is thus a great benefit to US residents in these troubled times.

As CP applicants if the old company does not continue to sponsor, the application is over and one has to get back to the LC/140 stage all over again.

Tough but thats the way it is.

Once again usual disclaimers apply. All this is my personal opinion.

 

[mercury6]

Thanks.

 

[bdeshi]

rzz1gv:

Thanks for your comments. However, what's the basis of your comments? Is there a document/ known case to confirm that CP is not possible using Portability reg?? Please share if you know of such evidence.

Mercury6:

I'm in Canada now.

Thanks.

 

[mercury6]

Bdeshi,

Did you contact a lawyer?

I think my company maybe ready to sponsor CP, so I have to make up my mind soon.

 

[bdeshi]

mercury6:

I'll be consulting a lawyer next week. I'll certainly share what I hear from her.

Are you in Canada now? Is your situation same as mine?

 

[mercury6]

Ok.

Yes I am in Canada and in same situation and waiting for my company in Us to agree to CP, only then can I proceed.

Unless someone has another idea.