Back to Top of Index Question-7d: Can the RRP be revoked after issuance?/Is application for RRP mandatory for extended absences?
[The following response was issued by Mr. Randy Wittchen, a former Immigration Officer from 1971 to 1984, and an immigration lawyer from 1984 until 1996, after which he retired from practice. One of his specialties has been contesting status inquiries before adjudicators.] No, a Visa Officer does not have this power. In fact the Immigration Policy manual specifically deals with this issue and states that a Visa Officer cannot take such action. I am aware that this has been done in the past under the apparent justification that the Record is being seized to prevent “misuse” which I understand to mean it may used to seek entry to Canada after the Visa officer has formed the opinion you are not entitled to the Returning Resident Permit (RRP). Only an Adjudicator (Immigration Judge) at an Inquiry (a type of trial with most legal safeguards for your rights including the right to counsel etc.) has the power to determine if a person has abandoned Canada. An Examining Immigration Officer on re
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