September 13, 2024

Overcoming Residency Challenges: PRTD Approved in Just One Week

Our client sought our assistance to return to Canada as a permanent resident, despite having zero days of physical presence in Canada within the relevant 5-year period. In fact, she had only briefly landed in Canada when she was initially granted PR seven years ago. After a careful assessment of her circumstances, we advised her to apply for a Permanent Resident Travel Document (PRTD) on humanitarian and compassionate (H&C) grounds.

Given the significant breach of the residency obligation, our team went beyond the standard forms and documents by providing extensive evidence and preparing detailed legal submissions. We demonstrated that our client faced circumstances beyond her control, preventing her from returning to Canada in a timely manner, although she always intended to do so. We highlighted that she had taken all possible steps to return to Canada at the earliest opportunity.

To our delight, the PRTD was approved in just one week. We are pleased to have helped our client achieve such a great outcome and wish her all the best in her journey ahead.