Hi all,
My husband just received DM / PPR and we now have to make some decisions in terms of our return to Canada. Our intention is to return to live there permanently but I just started a new job overseas after being unemployed for a year and living with him as a tourist (we weren't sure how long his application would take to process)...he has to land by end of April 2015 however we are thinking to land in Canada sometime in February, visit with family (he has only met my mom in person when she was able to visit us) for a couple of weeks, then return to the UAE to work til the end of December (when my contract is up). In the meantime, we would apply for work in Canada.
I understand the residency requirements - 2 of 5 years...so I assume that we can theoretically stay out of Canada for 2 years after he lands initially...then return to stay permanently. Is this correct? With the employment situation in Canada, it would be nice if we can try and save some money before we return so that if one or both of us are not working when we arrive, we have some money saved.
Also, for the PR card...can we still apply for this once we land...even though we will return to the UAE to finish our obligations? I can arrange to have someone courier the card to me once it arrives....
Thank you so much for your patience as we embark on this next step
C.