Entering as a PR after 3 years

[rollercoaster]

I got my PR in 2018 and will be completing 3 years outside of Canada in few months.

If I try to move to Canada permanently after being outside for 3 years, will the officers let me in? (I will be entering from the US)

 

[scylla]

I got my PR in 2018 and will be completing 3 years outside of Canada in few months.

If I try to move to Canada permanently after being outside for 3 years, will the officers let me in? (I will be entering from the US)

Yes, you will be allowed into Canada.

Once you have been outside of Canada for more than three years (i.e. don't meet the residency requirement), there is always some risk that you may be reported for failing to meet the residency requirement. However you will still be allowed into Canada.

 

[rollercoaster]

Yes, you will be allowed into Canada.

Once you have been outside of Canada for more than three years (i.e. don't meet the residency requirement), there is always some risk that you may be reported for failing to meet the residency requirement. However you will still be allowed into Canada.

Thanks scylla, how high is the probability and risk of me being reported? And what are the consequences of the same?

 

[scylla]

Thanks scylla, how high is the probability and risk of me being reported? And what are the consequences of the same?

It's really impossible to guess probability. The longer you wait to return (i.e. the longer you spend outside of Canada after three years), the greater the chances something is going to happen. The consequenes of being reported are that you will have to appear at a hearing to argue why you should be allowed to keep PR status without having met the residency requirement. To win at this hearing, you'll need to present strong H&C evidence in this hearing for why you were unable to meet the residency requirement.

 

[rollercoaster]

It's really impossible to guess probability. The longer you wait to return (i.e. the longer you spend outside of Canada after three years), the greater the chances something is going to happen. The consequenes of being reported are that you will have to appear at a hearing to argue why you should be allowed to keep PR status without having met the residency requirement. To win at this hearing, you'll need to present strong H&C evidence in this hearing for why you were unable to meet the residency requirement.

Ohh okay. Let's say entered Canada in the 4th year, and stayed there for 2 years straight. At that point, assuming I haven't been reported, can I renew my PR card? Also, if I stayed there for 3 years, can I apply for citizenship? Will my past history of staying 4 years out of Canada negatively impact my citizenship application?

 

[scylla]

Ohh okay. Let's say entered Canada in the 4th year, and stayed there for 2 years straight. At that point, assuming I haven't been reported, can I renew my PR card? Also, if I stayed there for 3 years, can I apply for citizenship? Will my past history of staying 4 years out of Canada negatively impact my citizenship application?

Yes, you can renew your PR status. Yes, you can apply for citizenship.

The only limitation is that you can't sponsor a non-PR family member while you wait out the two years.

 

[rollercoaster]

Yes, you can renew your PR status. Yes, you can apply for citizenship.

The only limitation is that you can't sponsor a non-PR family member while you wait out the two years.

Got it.. Thanks, scylla