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[Kerdek]

The return tracker of mine is finally activated.

FINALLY!!!! Congrats Gavin, for me it will go to my lawyer first then she will inform me , hopefully today I can share the good news inshalla.

 

[freexyg]

Congratulations to babake and perfection_88.
freexyg, Kerdek and Sac06: plz check the status of ur return trackers. They might have also been activated.

Thanks for the heads up! I see that my return tracker is also activated it's a long way for me though as my friend in canada will then have to ship it for me here in the carribean.

 

[Kerdek]

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TRACKER ACTIVITED !!!!!

 

[lovevancity]

Hi Diplomatru,

There are two addresses indicated on the PPR email. One is a PO Box for applicants with Canadian addresses and the other is a street address for applicants with US addresses. Both addresses are associated with CPC Ottawa -PR.

Would it be ok that I send to the street address even though I live in Canada? It will take me one day on the road.

Note: It takes FedEx one day to get to the street address. They cannot deliver to the PO Box.
It takes Canada Post Xpresspost 1 to 2 days to get to the PO Box.

 

[gavin_cic]

Congratulations to metal, kerdek, and freexyg!!

 

[Diplomatru]

Hi Diplomatru,

There are two addresses indicated on the PPR email. One is a PO Box for applicants with Canadian addresses and the other is a street address for applicants with US addresses. Both addresses are associated with CPC Ottawa -PR.

Would it be ok that I send to the street address even though I live in Canada? It will take me one day on the road.

Note: It takes FedEx one day to get to the street address. They cannot deliver to the PO Box.
It takes Canada Post Xpresspost 1 to 2 days to get to the PO Box.

I recommend Xpresspost and PO Box.

 

[Kerdek]

Congratulations to metal, kerdek, and freexyg!!

Your welcome , now I just got to wait until I get them in hand

 

[Diplomatru]

Hey Diplomatru,Hi Carpediem hope you're doing well. Good to see you still going strong on the forum. I wonder if you could help me again. We have received our visas, and plan on a short landing in July this year. The plan is to shift permanently in early 2018. I was wondering two things:

1) When does the clock start ticking for the 4 out 6 years timeline for getting citizenship? For instance, if we apply for citizenship in 2022, that would mean that we would have to be present in Canada continuously from 2018 to 2022. Is this how it works? you start working towards you residency obligation from the day of landing

2) Say if we stay this year for 2-3 months and come back, and then again in the summer of 2017 for 2-3 months before going there permanently in 2018, would these 5-6 months count towards the 4 out of 6 years for citizenship if we apply for it in 2022?that won't work. you need to comply with two requirements. 1460 days in 6 years + 183 days of physical presence in each of 4 years immediately before application.

Thanks, as always, for your help

Cheers

 

[managersonline]

Hey Diplomatru,Hi Carpediem hope you're doing well. Good to see you still going strong on the forum. I wonder if you could help me again. We have received our visas, and plan on a short landing in July this year. The plan is to shift permanently in early 2018. I was wondering two things:

1) When does the clock start ticking for the 4 out 6 years timeline for getting citizenship? For instance, if we apply for citizenship in 2022, that would mean that we would have to be present in Canada continuously from 2018 to 2022. Is this how it works? you start working towards you residency obligation from the day of landing

2) Say if we stay this year for 2-3 months and come back, and then again in the summer of 2017 for 2-3 months before going there permanently in 2018, would these 5-6 months count towards the 4 out of 6 years for citizenship if we apply for it in 2022?that won't work. you need to comply with two requirements. 1460 days in 6 years + 183 days of physical presence in each of 4 years immediately before application.
Thanks, as always, for your help
Cheers

Hi Diplomatru,
But there is another requirement to keep your permanent residency valid. Which is mentioned by CIC as under:-
"Time spent living in Canada:When you are a permanent resident, you can live outside of Canada, but must live in Canada for at least two years in a five-year period. If you live outside of Canada for longer, you may lose your permanent resident status."
CIC further states:- "Minimum residency obligations:You must meet the residency obligation to obtain a Permanent Resident Card. If you have been a permanent resident for five (5) years or more, you must have been physically present in Canada for a minimum of 730 days within the past five (5) years. If you have been a permanent resident for less than five (5) years, you must show that you will be able to meet the minimum of 730 days of physical presence in Canada within five (5) years of the date you became a permanent resident."

What do you think that a person who doesn't live in Canada for at least 730-days in 5-year will loose his PR-status???

 

[Diplomatru]

Hi Diplomatru,
But there is another requirement to keep your permanent residency valid. Which is mentioned by CIC as under:-
"Time spent living in Canada:When you are a permanent resident, you can live outside of Canada, but must live in Canada for at least two years in a five-year period. If you live outside of Canada for longer, you may lose your permanent resident status."
CIC further states:- "Minimum residency obligations:You must meet the residency obligation to obtain a Permanent Resident Card. If you have been a permanent resident for five (5) years or more, you must have been physically present in Canada for a minimum of 730 days within the past five (5) years. If you have been a permanent resident for less than five (5) years, you must show that you will be able to meet the minimum of 730 days of physical presence in Canada within five (5) years of the date you became a permanent resident."

What do you think that a person who doesn't live in Canada for at least 730-days in 5-year will loose his PR-status???

I was referring to Cit. rules managersonline cause this is the ultimate plan of all PR applicants. As for your query - yes, 730 days is the bare minimum to maintain PR status.

 

[gavin_cic]

Everyone (especially seniors like Diplomatru): May I know your viewpoint on whether CIC will count the credit of pre-residence histories, e.g. multi-year studying experiences of international students, in assessing citizenship applications? I dont know politics too much, so really confused - Justin or the new gvnt will keep their election promises or not. TIA!

BTW... should I post this question on another place of this forum? ???

 

[kwyatt75]

Everyone (especially seniors like Diplomatru): May I know your viewpoint on whether CIC will count the credit of pre-residence histories, e.g. multi-year studying experiences of international students, in assessing citizenship applications? I dont know politics too much, so really confused - Justin or the new gvnt will keep their election promises or not. TIA!

BTW... should I post this question on another place of this forum? ???

Time prior to landing as a PR does not count. Only time beginning from the day you become a PR:

Determine your eligibility – Citizenship
You must have been physically present in Canada as a permanent resident for at least 1,460 days during the six years immediately before the date of your application. You must also be physically present for at least 183 days during each of four calendar years that are fully or partially within the six years immediately before the date of application. These requirements do not apply to children under 18.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/citizenship/become-eligibility.asp

 

[gavin_cic]

Time prior to landing as a PR does not count. Only time beginning from the day you become a PR:

Determine your eligibility – Citizenship
You must have been physically present in Canada as a permanent resident for at least 1,460 days during the six years immediately before the date of your application. You must also be physically present for at least 183 days during each of four calendar years that are fully or partially within the six years immediately before the date of application. These requirements do not apply to children under 18.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/citizenship/become-eligibility.asp

Thx for your sharing and time.
What I meant is all about the promise "We will give international students and temporary residents credit for time already spent in Canada" as stated on liberal's website (https://www.liberal.ca/realchange/international-students-and-temporary-residents/).
I really hope the liberal keeps this promise....

 

[Roozic]

Thx for your sharing and time.
What I meant is all about the promise "We will give international students and temporary residents credit for time already spent in Canada" as stated on liberal's website (https://www.liberal.ca/realchange/international-students-and-temporary-residents/).
I really hope the liberal keeps this promise....

Check previous posts of diplomatru where he has talked about writing letters to local MPs and immigration minister for keeping up their promises.

 

[kewr]

I have been a silent reader on this forum for quite a while, I just received my COPR and passport back.

Application received: Nov 3, 2014
PER: Jan 29, 2015
Additional Documents: April 22, 2015
Medical Request: April 29,2015
Medical Done: May 12, 2015
Additional Document Received (FBI PCC for Spouse): Sept 9,2015
PPR: Jan 5,2016
Passport reached Ottawa: Jan 13,2016
Tracker Activated: Jan 25, 2016
Passport Received in Calgary: Jan 26, 2016 ( 1pm)

Is there anyone in living Calgary who will like to go to Carway? I am willing to carpool and share expenses. Thanks