Hi there,
I am submitting a PR renewal application and it seems as thought the requirements have changed... is now mandatory for all applicants to provide copies of two pieces of evidence that proof of residency, regardless of whether you have been outside Canada for more than 1095 days? Previously, only those who did not meet the minimum residency requirements needed to provide this, but in the current form it is mandatory for all applicants. Can anyone confirm this? I have not been outside of Canada for more that 1095 days.
If I must provide these documents, what kind of documents can I provide? The appendix lists:
- You must provide copies of 2 pieces of evidence that can show residency in Canada in the five (5) years immediately before the application, such as:
- employment records or pay stubs;
- bank statements;
- Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) Notice of Assessment for the five (5) years immediately before the application
- evidence that you received benefits from Canadian government programs;
- rental agreements;
- club memberships;
- or any other documents that prove you met your residency obligation.
I am self-employed so I don't have pay stubs, only invoices... but would I have to provide them for the past 5 years? Same question for bank statements, etc? I don't receive benefits from the Canadian Government, I don't have any rental agreements, club memberships... what would classify as any ''other' documents that prove you met your residency obligation.'?
Thanks so much for any input and support with this!!