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Covid and allowance in residency requirements

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movupnorth

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I completed my soft landing in may 2019 and I got my PR card soon after. After landing I returned to the US with an intention of moving in the next year or so. However with covid I am hesitant to make a big move until a vaccine or easing of travel restrictions.

Has there been any announcement or indication from CIC regarding any allowance around residency requirements. I don't want to risk the move to canada right now but don't want to risk covid during travel too.
 
No allowance, you have a PR card so are free to travel Canada. You need to be back in Canada by April / May 2022 although if you leave it that long you will need to stay put for 2 years
 
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movupnorth said:
I completed my soft landing in may 2019 and I got my PR card soon after. After landing I returned to the US with an intention of moving in the next year or so. However with covid I am hesitant to make a big move until a vaccine or easing of travel restrictions.

Has there been any announcement or indication from CIC regarding any allowance around residency requirements. I don't want to risk the move to canada right now but don't want to risk covid during travel too.
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You have until 2022 to relocate to Canada. Tons of time.

No relaxation on residency requirements.
 
scylla said:
You have until 2022 to relocate to Canada. Tons of time.

No relaxation on residency requirements.
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scylla :
What if 1 year needed to fullfill RO but only 8 month remaining from PR card expiry ?
Any way to seek clarification / guidance from IRCC before returning back to canada ?
 
tejas_t55 said:
scylla :
What if 1 year needed to fullfill RO but only 8 month remaining from PR card expiry ?
Any way to seek clarification / guidance from IRCC before returning back to canada ?
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No, there isn't. IRCC will simply tell you that the residency requirement is 2 out of 5 years. There won't be any guidance given.

You probably stand a good chance of returning to Canada without being reported at the border for failing to meet the residency requirement. I would return as soon as you can.
 
scylla said:
No, there isn't. IRCC will simply tell you that the residency requirement is 2 out of 5 years. There won't be any guidance given.

You probably stand a good chance of returning to Canada without being reported at the border for failing to meet the residency requirement. I would return as soon as you can.
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Thanks Scylla.
 
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