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Is entry allowed for PR holder while moving from US to Canada in current COVID situation in August'20 onwards ?

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canadian_raj

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Hi All,

Below is my situation.

I am a Canadian PR holder (did my soft landing in 2018, and post that have been staying in the US).

Now, I am planning to move to Canada for good, in August'20 or later.

Want to know whether I am allowed to enter Canada in the current COVID situation being a PR, via Land/air in August'20 or later with all my belongings?

I would really appreciate information/link/guidance on this, as I am planning my move very soon.
 
The bigger question is: when did you do your landing in 2018? Will you be able to prove residency to maintain your PR status? You have to live in Canada for 3 out of 5 years to keep your PR.
 
yyzstudent said:
The bigger question is: when did you do your landing in 2018? Will you be able to prove residency to maintain your PR status? You have to live in Canada for 3 out of 5 years to keep your PR.
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Residency obligation is 2 out of 5 years, hence the poster is safe to enter.
 
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Quorn said:
Residency obligation is 2 out of 5 years, hence the poster is safe to enter.
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Source please. I was looking for it and only found the 3 out of 5 to qualify for citizenship. I remember it being the same for PR.
 
Yes, you're a PR, you're allowed to enter, just make sure you have a quarantine plan for the 14 day mandatory quarantine period.
 
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canadian_raj said:
The link for residency obligation is 730 days mentioned here : https://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=727&top=4
I entered in Dec 2018, so I am covered on that front.

Further, coming to the main question I had, am I allowed to enter in the COVID situation? Given that only essential travel is allowed till 21st Sept'20, will mine be counted as essential travel ?
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Islander216 is correct. As a PR, you are allowed to enter but you'll have to make sure you make arrangements for the 14 day mandatory quarantine.
 
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yyzstudent said:
Source please. I was looking for it and only found the 3 out of 5 to qualify for citizenship. I remember it being the same for PR.
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Residency obligation for maintaining PR is 2 years out of 5, and for applying for Citizenship is 3 years out of 5. In this case, residency obligation is a non-issue.
 
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