To retain pr,2 or 3 years out of 5

[Wolverine17]

Guys i wanted to ask how many years are needed to retain pr in canada,2 or 3 years in the first 5 years

 

[summerxx]

I think it's 2 out of 5. But others please confirm.

 

[DEEPCUR]

Two years are needed to retain the PR. So they say you could move after 3 years of getting it. But I personally feel its too risky to move at the brink because we need to take vacation back home or go to home for emergency. So after landing, it is safe to move after 2 years so that there are no issues with residency requirements.

 

[Wolverine17]

Two years are needed to retain the PR. So they say you could move after 3 years of getting it. But I personally feel its too risky to move at the brink because we need to take vacation back home or go to home for emergency. So after landing, it is safe to move after 2 years so that there are no issues with residency requirements.

But 2 years requires to stay in canada not 3 in the first 5 years,correct?

 

[canuck_in_uk]

But 2 years requires to stay in canada not 3 in the first 5 years,correct?

Seriously, 5 seconds to Google the answer...

http://www.cic.gc.ca/ENGLISH/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=727&top=4

 

[DEEPCUR]

But 2 years requires to stay in canada not 3 in the first 5 years,correct?

You have to be present in Canada when you apply for PR extensions and you need to provide Canada address to receive renewed card. Else they may put your case in additional review and ask for more residence proofs.In that case, your extension processing could take lot lot longer.

Also I am not sure how you could come back if you don't get your extended PR card before leaving.

 

[LalluBhaiya]

Two years are needed to retain the PR. So they say you could move after 3 years of getting it. But I personally feel its too risky to move at the brink because we need to take vacation back home or go to home for emergency. So after landing, it is safe to move after 2 years so that there are no issues with residency requirements.

Thanks. One question - after receiving the PR stamped on passport, within what time I must complete the landing? thanks.

 

[DEEPCUR]

Thanks. One question - after receiving the PR stamped on passport, within what time I must complete the landing? thanks.

Before your medical or passport expiry date, which is earlier. Medical expires one year from test date. They will mention the expiry date in COPR, so you will anyways know from that.