PR STATUS & Citizenship

[rajneeshgrover44]

Hi

I came to Canada on 18th OCT 2011 as permanent resident .Then went back to India from 12th Feb to 20th March 2012 apprx. 40 days then stayed here for 20 days again went to India from 9TH April to 10th June 2012 apprx. 61 days.So total 101 days I want to clarify whether this time period for my stay away from Canada will be deducted or will counted to complete PR status on 18th OCT 2014 when apprx. 2 years will be completed .My wife and two kids remained here since 18th October 2011.My wife was primary applicant and we came under fast track under FSW (federal skilled program)

Secondly for citizenship I have to stay one more year after completing PR status without break or I can Visit India in that period and if i visit for how long I can visit so that my process is not effected.

Thanks and Regards

 

[scylla]

The time you spent outside of Canada will not be counted towards your PR residency obligation. In other words, the 101 days will not be counted.

To qualify for citizenship, you must have lived in Canada for 3 out of the last 4 years before submitting the application. The 3 years do not have to be consecutive.