Continuous Stay outside of Canada with a valid PR

[shivam.20292]

Hi,

I have a valid Canada PR (expiring in 2027) and currently on a visit to India from November 2022 and might have to stay for a longer period on a throat. I know I have to be physically present in Canada for 730 odd days out of 5 years to be able to renew PR status. But other than that, ------------

1. "How long am I allowed to stay outside Canada on a single trip?
2. "Is it six months (182 days) or I can stay as much as I want"? Of course without missing out on any eligible healthcare benefits in Canada upon my return.
3. "If it six months (182 days) in a year, does this period reset at the start of a new year (January) each year?
4. "Would it be any issue with border security officers on my return?"

Please guide me with an expert advise or if anyone has experienced any such sort of thing personally.

 

[Ponga]

Hi,

I have a valid Canada PR (expiring in 2027) and currently on a visit to India from November 2022 and might have to stay for a longer period on a throat. I know I have to be physically present in Canada for 730 odd days out of 5 years to be able to renew PR status. But other than that, ------------

1. "How long am I allowed to stay outside Canada on a single trip?
2. "Is it six months (182 days) or I can stay as much as I want"? Of course without missing out on any eligible healthcare benefits in Canada upon my return.
3. "Would it be any issue with border security officers on my return?"

Please guide me with an expert advise or if anyone has experienced any such sort of thing personally.

1. As long as you want, honestly.
Technically...you could stay in India for a decade and still have PR status. The card expires after 5 years, but the status does not. Now, obviously you would likely lose your status if you are reported by CBSA when you return to Canada, but some people are not. Note: I am not suggesting the aforementioned.

2. Suggest that you return to Canada before you are getting close to 730 days abroad, but recommend much sooner, just to be safe with the R.O. requirement.

3. Not if you can show that you will meet the R.O.

 

[YVR123]

Hi,

I have a valid Canada PR (expiring in 2027) and currently on a visit to India from November 2022 and might have to stay for a longer period on a throat. I know I have to be physically present in Canada for 730 odd days out of 5 years to be able to renew PR status. But other than that, ------------

1. "How long am I allowed to stay outside Canada on a single trip?
2. "Is it six months (182 days) or I can stay as much as I want"? Of course without missing out on any eligible healthcare benefits in Canada upon my return.
3. "If it six months (182 days) in a year, does this period reset at the start of a new year (January) each year?
4. "Would it be any issue with border security officers on my return?"

Please guide me with an expert advise or if anyone has experienced any such sort of thing personally.

again, you PR CARD is expiring in 2027. Not your PR.

You are allow to stay as long as you want as long as you still meet RO (730 or more out of the past 5 years).

There is no 6 months rules in terms of RO, there is no resetting.
Meeting residencey requirement for healthcare benefit is another story. You need to check the rule of your specific province. (Healthcare is provincal)

Regarding to CBSA, there is no issue as long as:
1) you meet your RO.
2) you have a valid PR card if you are flying into Canada.

 

[shivam.20292]

1. As long as you want, honestly.
Technically...you could stay in India for a decade and still have PR status. The card expires after 5 years, but the status does not. Now, obviously you would likely lose your status if you are reported by CBSA when you return to Canada, but some people are not. Note: I am not suggesting the aforementioned.

2. Suggest that you return to Canada before you are getting close to 730 days abroad, but recommend much sooner, just to be safe with the R.O. requirement.

3. Not if you can show that you will meet the R.O.

Thank you!

 

[shivam.20292]

again, you PR CARD is expiring in 2027. Not your PR.

You are allow to stay as long as you want as long as you still meet RO (730 or more out of the past 5 years).

There is no 6 months rules in terms of RO, there is no resetting.
Meeting residencey requirement for healthcare benefit is another story. You need to check the rule of your specific province. (Healthcare is provincal)

Regarding to CBSA, there is no issue as long as:
1) you meet your RO.
2) you have a valid PR card if you are flying into Canada.

Thanks a lot! That pretty much clears everything.

Any chance you know the healthcare requirement for Ontario? The one you mentioned about residency requirement for healthcare benefit.

 

[YVR123]

Thanks a lot! That pretty much clears everything.

Any chance you know the healthcare requirement for Ontario? The one you mentioned about residency requirement for healthcare benefit.

https://www.ontario.ca/page/apply-ohip-and-get-health-card#section-2

To meet the minimum qualifications you must:

• be physically in Ontario for 153 days in any 12‑month period
• be physically in Ontario for at least 153 days of the first 183 days immediately after you began living in the province
• make Ontario your primary residence

 

[canuck78]

https://www.ontario.ca/page/apply-ohip-and-get-health-card#section-2

To meet the minimum qualifications you must:

• be physically in Ontario for 153 days in any 12‑month period
• be physically in Ontario for at least 153 days of the first 183 days immediately after you began living in the province
• make Ontario your primary residence

Hi,

I have a valid Canada PR (expiring in 2027) and currently on a visit to India from November 2022 and might have to stay for a longer period on a throat. I know I have to be physically present in Canada for 730 odd days out of 5 years to be able to renew PR status. But other than that, ------------

1. "How long am I allowed to stay outside Canada on a single trip?
2. "Is it six months (182 days) or I can stay as much as I want"? Of course without missing out on any eligible healthcare benefits in Canada upon my return.
3. "If it six months (182 days) in a year, does this period reset at the start of a new year (January) each year?
4. "Would it be any issue with border security officers on my return?"

Please guide me with an expert advise or if anyone has experienced any such sort of thing personally.

You’ll need to notify CRA if you are away for an extended period of time or else you could be receiving benefits that you will have to repay and likely repay with a penalty. You are also supposed to advise your provincial health provider that you are away. The expiry date on your PR card has nothing to do with meeeting your RO. You must meet the 730 days in 5 days from your landing date for the first 5 years. After the first 5 years you must be in Canada for 730 days in the past 5 years on any day to meet your RO.

 

[vjdua]

Hi,

I have a valid Canada PR (expiring in 2027) and currently on a visit to India from November 2022 and might have to stay for a longer period on a throat. I know I have to be physically present in Canada for 730 odd days out of 5 years to be able to renew PR status. But other than that, ------------

1. "How long am I allowed to stay outside Canada on a single trip?
2. "Is it six months (182 days) or I can stay as much as I want"? Of course without missing out on any eligible healthcare benefits in Canada upon my return.
3. "If it six months (182 days) in a year, does this period reset at the start of a new year (January) each year?
4. "Would it be any issue with border security officers on my return?"

Please guide me with an expert advise or if anyone has experienced any such sort of thing personally.

You can travel back to Canada as long as your PR Card is valid. But you may be questioned if you are not in compliance of residency obligations of 730 days in five years. If you return and have validity of your PR Card and you can complete the residency obligations within validity of your PR Card you should not have any problem