New Law Confusion !! Important!

[serious_indian]

Hi.

As per the new bill C-24 (citizenship), it increases the residency requirements to 4 out of 6 years to qualify for citizenship. I am a bit confused.

So does it means that as per the new law, if the permanent resident DOES NOT resides for minimum of 4 years out of 6 years, he/she can also have his/her permanent residence revoked??? Or the increased 4 out of 6 years obligation is only intended to qualify for citizenship??

Thanks.

 

[Goldline]

Hi.

As per the new bill C-24 (citizenship), it increases the residency requirements to 4 out of 6 years to qualify for citizenship. I am a bit confused.

So does it means that as per the new law, if the permanent resident DOES NOT resides for minimum of 4 years out of 6 years, he/she can also have his/her permanent residence revoked??? Or the increased 4 out of 6 years obligation is only intended to qualify for citizenship??

Thanks.

Only for citizenship. To renew PR card u need to be in Canada 2 out of 5 years

 

[Nuwa]

Only for citizenship. To renew PR card u need to be in Canada 2 out of 5 years

Hi Goldline,

As far I know, PR holder need to be in Canada for 3 out of 5 years, not 2 out of 5 years.

 

[eileenf]

As far I know, PR holder need to be in Canada for 3 out of 5 years, not 2 out of 5 years.

To maintain PR status, it's only 2 out of 5 years. http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?q=727&t=4

 

[Nuwa]

To maintain PR status, it's only 2 out of 5 years. http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?q=727&t=4

OK, thanks eileenf.