Help calculating Physical Presence (Past Refugee Claimant)

[Yvr4life]

Hi Everyone.

On the 10th of September this year, I will be a permanent resident for 2 full years. I became a PR on 11-Sept-2023.
I believe that I need at least 2 years as a PR before I can apply for citizenship.
I am struggling with the calculation of my physical presence. From my understanding, time spent as a refugee claimant can't be included. I also have an intellectual disability and I struggle a lot with numbers. Hoping someone here can help me with the physical presence calculation. Here is my Canada timeline.......


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09-Sept-2017 to 18-Sept-2019
Temporary Foreign Worker – IEC Open Work Permit

20-Sept-2019 to 19-Sept-2021
Temporary Foreign Worker – IEC Open Work Permit

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### Became a refugee claimant ###

I received an Open Work Permit while

waiting for my refugee hearing. My claim

was found to be credible during the hearing.


21-April-2022 to 21-April-2026

Refugee Protection Claimant Document

20-May-2022 to 20-May-2024

Open Work Permit (Refugee Claimant WP - Does not
confer temporary resident status)
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11-September-2023

Became a Permanent Resident (I was sponsored by my
Canadian common-law partner)

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Based on the information that I've given above - Can anybody here tell me when I can actually apply for citizenship? I am finding it very hard to find out the correct date that I can apply. Thank you everyone for any help that you can offer. I appreciate it a lot. Thanks you <3

 

[Seym]

You can use this tool, which will make the calculations for you : https://eservices.cic.gc.ca/rescalc/resCalcStartNew.do?lang=en

 

[betterlife999]

Subject: Clarification Needed – Valid Temporary Resident Status Before PR in Citizenship Application


Dear Experts,


I hope you are doing well.


I have a question regarding the online Canadian citizenship application, and I would appreciate your guidance.


In the application, there is the following question:

“During your 5-year eligibility period, did you have a valid temporary resident status before becoming a permanent resident?”

As a refugee claimant, I am unsure whether the correct answer should be “Yes” or “No”. I have received mixed responses from others who have already submitted their applications.


Here is my situation:

• After filing my refugee claim, IRCC issued me a 2-year work permit, which I later renewed for another 2 years.
• When I select “Yes”, I am presented with the following four options:
  
  1. Visitor Visa
  2. Temporary Foreign Worker
  3. International Student
  4. Temporary Resident Permit Holder

My question is:

• Does my refugee claimant work permit fall under the category of “Temporary Foreign Worker”?

I also want to mention that the next question in the application asks:

“During your 5-year eligibility period, did you have valid protected person status before becoming a permanent resident?”

For this, I have clear answers and the exact dates:

• Date I submitted the refugee claim
• Date I was approved as a protected person

However, the issue is with how it affects the physical presence calculation:

• If I answer “No” to the first question (temporary status), my citizenship days show 1105.
• If I answer “Yes” and enter my work permit details, my days increase to 1165.

I’m unsure which selection is technically and legally correct in this situation.


I would greatly appreciate any expert advice or feedback from others who have faced the same situation.


Thank you in advance for your time and help.


Kind regards,

 

[scylla]

Subject: Clarification Needed – Valid Temporary Resident Status Before PR in Citizenship Application


Dear Experts,


I hope you are doing well.


I have a question regarding the online Canadian citizenship application, and I would appreciate your guidance.


In the application, there is the following question:




As a refugee claimant, I am unsure whether the correct answer should be “Yes” or “No”. I have received mixed responses from others who have already submitted their applications.


Here is my situation:

• After filing my refugee claim, IRCC issued me a 2-year work permit, which I later renewed for another 2 years.
• When I select “Yes”, I am presented with the following four options:
  1. Visitor Visa
  2. Temporary Foreign Worker
  3. International Student
  4. Temporary Resident Permit Holder

My question is:

• Does my refugee claimant work permit fall under the category of “Temporary Foreign Worker”?

I also want to mention that the next question in the application asks:




For this, I have clear answers and the exact dates:

• Date I submitted the refugee claim
• Date I was approved as a protected person

However, the issue is with how it affects the physical presence calculation:

• If I answer “No” to the first question (temporary status), my citizenship days show 1105.
• If I answer “Yes” and enter my work permit details, my days increase to 1165.

I’m unsure which selection is technically and legally correct in this situation.


I would greatly appreciate any expert advice or feedback from others who have faced the same situation.


Thank you in advance for your time and help.


Kind regards,

No. Your refugee work permit did not give you the status of a temporary worker.

 

[betterlife999]

Thank you for reply

I will select " NO "

"I always get answers in this forum. Really appreciated."