Covid and allowance in residency requirements

[movupnorth]

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.

 

[Bs65]

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

 

[scylla]

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.

You have until 2022 to relocate to Canada. Tons of time.

No relaxation on residency requirements.

 

[tejas_t55]

You have until 2022 to relocate to Canada. Tons of time.

No relaxation on residency requirements.

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 ?

 

[scylla]

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 ?

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.

 

[tejas_t55]

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.

Thanks Scylla.