Hi guys,
I have a query I am hoping you can assist me with,
I landed as a permanent resident in Canada in October 2017 and I am planning to return in the summer of 2019 to fulfil my residency. I havent lived in Canada since I became a permanent resident,
According to the website,
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'As a permanent resident, you may travel outside Canada after you arrive. However, you must meet certain residency obligations to maintain your status as a permanent resident.
To meet these residency obligations, you must be physically present in Canada for at least 730 days (2 years) in every 5-year period. The 5-year period is assessed on a rolling basis. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will look back at your time in Canada over the previous 5 years.
This means that you can spend a total of up to 3 years outside of Canada during a 5-year period. However, if you have been a permanent resident for less than 5 years and decide to leave the country for an extended period of time, it is up to you to prove to IRCC that you will be able to meet your residency requirements.'
In regards the five year period does this start when you become a permanent resident?
Any assistance is mych appreciated in advance!
Thank you,
Jonathan.
I have a query I am hoping you can assist me with,
I landed as a permanent resident in Canada in October 2017 and I am planning to return in the summer of 2019 to fulfil my residency. I havent lived in Canada since I became a permanent resident,
According to the website,
'
'As a permanent resident, you may travel outside Canada after you arrive. However, you must meet certain residency obligations to maintain your status as a permanent resident.
To meet these residency obligations, you must be physically present in Canada for at least 730 days (2 years) in every 5-year period. The 5-year period is assessed on a rolling basis. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will look back at your time in Canada over the previous 5 years.
This means that you can spend a total of up to 3 years outside of Canada during a 5-year period. However, if you have been a permanent resident for less than 5 years and decide to leave the country for an extended period of time, it is up to you to prove to IRCC that you will be able to meet your residency requirements.'
In regards the five year period does this start when you become a permanent resident?
Any assistance is mych appreciated in advance!
Thank you,
Jonathan.
