Re: Retaining Landed Immigrant Status
Well, pursuant to my question earlier, I contacted an immigration law firm in Toronto. They were very helpful (no fee involved) with my concern.
I am married to a canadian citizen. I obtained landed immigrant status in 1997 through my spouse. Then, we relocated to the U.S. and obtained a Green Card last year. My question was regarding my status in Canada. Can I retain my landed status without residing in Canada. The answer was a categorical NO.
The attorney explained that the minimum residency requiement is 2 out 5 years. (I live in So. California, so crossing the border occasionally isn't possible)
The attorney stated that I would probably lose my status when entering Canada. However, I can apply anytime because of my Canadian wife.
Here is my question:
1.WHAT HAPPENS AT THE BORDER (CANADIAN PORT OF ENTRY) WHEN THEY DECIDE TO STRIP ME OF MY STATUS?
2.HAS ANYONE GONE THROUGH THIS?
3.HOW MUCH TIME IS INVOLVED (30 MINS. OR 6 HOURS)?
4.WHAT ARE MY RIGHTS?
5.WHAT SHOULD I DO OR NOT DO?
Lots of questions but I'd like to know what will happen once I arrive in good ol' Canada.
Please share your expertise with me.
Thanks,
ysolong
Well, pursuant to my question earlier, I contacted an immigration law firm in Toronto. They were very helpful (no fee involved) with my concern.
I am married to a canadian citizen. I obtained landed immigrant status in 1997 through my spouse. Then, we relocated to the U.S. and obtained a Green Card last year. My question was regarding my status in Canada. Can I retain my landed status without residing in Canada. The answer was a categorical NO.
The attorney explained that the minimum residency requiement is 2 out 5 years. (I live in So. California, so crossing the border occasionally isn't possible)
The attorney stated that I would probably lose my status when entering Canada. However, I can apply anytime because of my Canadian wife.
Here is my question:
1.WHAT HAPPENS AT THE BORDER (CANADIAN PORT OF ENTRY) WHEN THEY DECIDE TO STRIP ME OF MY STATUS?
2.HAS ANYONE GONE THROUGH THIS?
3.HOW MUCH TIME IS INVOLVED (30 MINS. OR 6 HOURS)?
4.WHAT ARE MY RIGHTS?
5.WHAT SHOULD I DO OR NOT DO?
Lots of questions but I'd like to know what will happen once I arrive in good ol' Canada.
Please share your expertise with me.
Thanks,
ysolong