{"id":2608,"date":"2026-11-13T23:46:07","date_gmt":"2026-11-13T23:46:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lawgicalcorp.com\/blog\/lost-pr-cessation-options\/"},"modified":"2026-11-13T23:46:07","modified_gmt":"2026-11-13T23:46:07","slug":"lost-pr-cessation-options","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lawgicalcorp.com\/blog\/lost-pr-cessation-options\/","title":{"rendered":"Lost PR through cessation: what options are left"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Sundeep S. Grewal<\/a>, lawyer at Lawgical Law Corporation \u00b7 Reviewed November 13, 2026<\/em><\/p>\n

Sundeep S. Grewal is a lawyer at Lawgical Law Corporation, called to the BC bar in 2018, and a member of the Law Society of British Columbia<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

Updated November 13, 2026: IRPA ss. 25, 46, 108, 110 and 112 checked that day.<\/em><\/p>\n

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What happened:<\/strong> a final cessation decision on grounds (a)\u2013(d) ends PR automatically (IRPA s. 46(1)(c.1)) and treats your claim as rejected (s. 108(3)).<\/p>\n

First step:<\/strong> Federal Court judicial review, within 15 days.<\/p>\n

Then:<\/strong> an H&C application (no 12-month wait after cessation), PRRA and a stay. Why a lawyer<\/a><\/p>\n

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Our immigration lawyers<\/p>\n

\"SundeepSundeep S. Grewal<\/span>Barrister and Solicitor<\/span><\/a>\"PrabhpreetPrabhpreet Kaur Sangha<\/span>Barrister and Solicitor<\/span><\/a>\"PardeepPardeep S. Grewal<\/span>Barrister and Solicitor<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n
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Sundeep S. Grewal<\/a><\/strong> founded Lawgical Law Corporation and argues immigration cases at the Immigration and Refugee Board and the Federal Court of Canada.<\/p>\n

Prabhpreet Kaur Sangha<\/a><\/strong> focuses on refugee claims, immigration appeals, inadmissibility, detention reviews and Federal Court cases, and has presented at Continuing Legal Education seminars and the National Immigration Conference.<\/p>\n

Pardeep S. Grewal<\/a><\/strong> is an immigration and estates lawyer known for clear communication and practical strategy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n

When the Refugee Protection Division grants a cessation application for re-availment, reacquired nationality, a new nationality or re-establishment, you lose permanent residence once the decision is final, and your refugee claim is treated as rejected. There is no appeal to the RAD. The options left are a Federal Court judicial review, a humanitarian and compassionate application, a PRRA when eligible, and steps to stop removal.<\/p>\n

Lawgical Law Corporation<\/a>, an immigration law firm in Surrey, Abbotsford and Vancouver, BC, represents former permanent residents after cessation decisions, in the Federal Court and on H&C, PRRA and removal; this guide is by Sundeep S. Grewal.<\/p>\n

What happens to your status<\/h2>\n