Non Citizen but Permanent Resident applying for R PAL - wait times?

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RumbleRo

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Hey all,

just wanted to find out if there were any of Permanent Resident folks (and non citizens) who have recently applied for their R/PAL.

If you did, how long was the process time?

I'm a PR and came from London, England. In my RPAL application package, I have included my Police Certificate (as proof to show I have no convictions or criminal records).

It would be great to find out what your experiences and timeslines are. If you are currently in process, how's that going for you?

I sent my application 2 weeks ago but I don't expect much movement for another 2-3 weeks, at least to show my details are in the system. Then hopefully another 2-3 weeks before it gets approved.

Thanks in advance for your responses.

James.
 
PR = Political Refugee? Edit, Ah now I see, Permanant Resident! Should be no problems. Im a landed immigrant/permanant resident and when I got my FAC in 1979 I dont remember any unusual questions. Just had to show my little card. Not sure about things now though.
 
RumbleRo said:
Thanks fellahs.

So the textbook time of 45 days, applied as an Albertan (Edmonton) sounds right?

Happy to hear that.
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Alberta CFO is pretty good at this point in my experience. I believe I got mine a bit quicker than the 45 days even and they are forthcoming in giving you updates on the phone too. I was waiting for mine to take my Black Badge course and they went out of their way to ensure I get mine in time after it was approved.
 
Weekend Gunslingers said:
Alberta CFO is pretty good at this point in my experience. I believe I got mine a bit quicker than the 45 days even and they are forthcoming in giving you updates on the phone too. I was waiting for mine to take my Black Badge course and they went out of their way to ensure I get mine in time after it was approved.
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Excellent! WG, thank you. Certainly does give me confidence in getting mine soon-ish.
 
being PR means no difference to anyone else for anything.
just crack on with your life as a normal canadian.

tip on PR .... you dont have to renew your PR in 5years time but and its a big but
if you leave the country you cant get back in otherwise you can continue to work etc
 
remyltr said:
being PR means no difference to anyone else for anything.
just crack on with your life as a normal canadian.

tip on PR .... you dont have to renew your PR in 5years time but and its a big but
if you leave the country you cant get back in otherwise you can continue to work etc
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As Im fully well doing, first thing, buying a firearm and hunting, no way do we get to do this in England.

Thanks for the tip but fellah, I'm so going to be a Citizen before the 5 years are up. I love this place, and the people too (well, most of them :) ).
 
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