Can I leave country for few months after applying for citizenship?

[Quebec15]

Hello,

I have just started filling the documents for Canadian citizenship. As per CIC, the processing time is 1 year..My PR will expire in Feb 2018.

If I have to leave Canada next year for few months, can I go without renewing my PR and enter the country again within a month as my citizenship application will still be in progress?

Please let me know...

 

[beauhoe]

You can leave if you apply after October 11, 2017. However, make sure of the validity of your PR-card for a smooth re-entry.
Thanks,

 

[devilhimselff]

You need a PR card or Canadian passport to board a commercial transport method, to enter Canada.

Also do keep in mind you have to be in Canada for test/interview, oath etc. You are asked to update your travel outside as well in the interview.

 

[beauhoe]

1. Renew your PR to garantie your return
2. Contact the Immigration, and tell them about your trip
3. Buy your tickets, and enjoy your trip.

 

[sogood]

Yes, i applied under the old ruke and i left for two weeks the following date after application. no issue

 

[clearly]

This is technically fine, however if they contact you by mail and you miss an interview/test date it could certainly cause an issue. I'm not sure I would leave for more than a week or two at a time, just to be safe. Not exactly sure how you would handle that situation.

 

[robw]

How do they communicate things like the test invitation and oath invitation? Letter mail or email?

 

[devilhimselff]

How do they communicate things like the test invitation and oath invitation? Letter mail or email?

E-Case update and hard copy of the letter at the address inside Canada (provided by you).