I am sorry to say that things between my wife and me didn't work out
. I have my PR and wanted to know that when we go for a divorce will I have to move back down to the United States or am I allowed to stay here in Canada now that I have my PR card or would this hurt my chances of applying for citzenship.
Thanks.
Hi
hrobins Wrote:I am sorry to say that things between my wife and me didn't work out . I have my PR and wanted to know that when we go for a divorce will I have to move back down to the United States or am I allowed to stay here in Canada now that I have my PR card or would this hurt my chances of applying for citzenship.
Thanks.
Nope, if you have PR you are fine.
PMM
Yep, as long as you are landed, you're a permanent resident. Keep in mind, though, that you will now have to meet the residential requirements to maintain your PR . . . two years residence in Canada in every five years period. Also, divorcing won't affect your ability to become a citizen, as long as you meet the residence requirements and pass the test - you don't have to be "sponsored" for citizenship.
Sorry to hear you're going through this - it's gotta be a disappointment after all the time and trouble to get this far. I feel for you.
Sorry to hear this. Marriage is hard enough under the best of circumstances, and having to go through immigration and getting started in a new country can't help matters. Don't feel pressured to leave. That sometimes happens when you are still covered by the original sponsorship contracts.
Ditto the previous responses.
I understand the query if you are familiar with the American process, which boots sponsored green holders if the marriage breaks down (including if the partner dies) in less than . . . I forget, I think two years from date of landing, and the Am sys allows Green Card holders to qualify for citizenship in less time if they are married to a U.S citizen. But no, that is not the Canadian system.
Another big difference, you may want to take note of, is that to be eligible for citizenship you must have physically been in Canada three out of the four years immediately preceding the date the app for citizenship is submitted. For the U.S. I think it is just half the time (one and a half years out of three for those married, two and a half out of five for others -- I think).
Personally I believe there are many, many reason for staying in Canada, though for many that may depend on the availability of employment.
Good luck in whatever direction you go.