October 15, 2025

PRTD Approval Granted for Applicant with Long-Term Absence from Canada

Our team was very pleased to learn of a relatively recent approval on a permanent resident travel document (PRTD) application for an individual who was last in Canada well over five years ago and whose permanent residence card had expired years before. We worked together to gather comprehensive evidence and information to address the applicant’s full immigration history and to present compelling reasons why s/he was unable to meet the residency obligation. This included speaking to the extent of the non-compliance, reasons for leaving Canada, the opportunity to return at the first opportunity, as well as the unique circumstances identified that warranted special relief. The application was made on an expedited basis, and the applicant was fortunate that the PRTD was decided and approved by IRCC within a period of under a month.