I've found many resources on the internet but none better than here. That said I still have a question, specifically pertaining to whether or not travelling with a Canadian spouse will mitigate an absence from Canada.
My spouse and I travelled outside of Canada for almost 2 years after we got married. I have lived and worked in Canada since 2005 mostly on work permits but I received my permanent residence in May 2010. While travelling my spouse maintained employment with her Canadian company, albeit as a contractor (self-employed).
So back to the question. I filled out the information on the citizenship calculator but it doesn't have any input for absence. It says that next month on May 10th 2012, that I am eligible. If anyone could answer the question whether accompanying my spouse outside of Canada for almost 2 years counts as living in Canada, that would be awesome.
Many thanks in advance.
My spouse and I travelled outside of Canada for almost 2 years after we got married. I have lived and worked in Canada since 2005 mostly on work permits but I received my permanent residence in May 2010. While travelling my spouse maintained employment with her Canadian company, albeit as a contractor (self-employed).
So back to the question. I filled out the information on the citizenship calculator but it doesn't have any input for absence. It says that next month on May 10th 2012, that I am eligible. If anyone could answer the question whether accompanying my spouse outside of Canada for almost 2 years counts as living in Canada, that would be awesome.
Many thanks in advance.