Hey guys!
It's been a VERY long time since I was last on these forums. Just thought I'd share my PR card renewal timeline. I was a bit worried, and this thread helped me get a feel for what I could expect. So here it goes:
Application received at Sydney, Nova Scotia by UPS: April 14, 2021
AOR received by email: August 11, 2021 (Status: In Process)
Decision Made: September 8, 2021
Complete: September 10, 2021 (It says they have sent out the card by mail)
I was a bit worried because I had big absences, but was within my RO requirements (I had an ~ 40 day buffer). After getting my PR in Feb of 2016, I went back to the US and spent 996 days there, before returning to Canada on Dec. 31, 2018.
After that, during my subsequent 2 years, I also went back to the US several times, once staying for over 30 days and another time for around 20 days. But in the end, it appears to have gone well. So, it should give some hope to those who are in a similar situation to mine!