Preserving Canada PR

[bavarian]

Hello

I understand that to maintain Canada PR I need to live in Canada for two out of five years which means I can stay out of Canada for three out of five years. Does it have to be two consecutive years? Can I after landing go back to US and work in US on H1B for three years and then return back to Canada and live in Canada for subsequent two years. If I follow this plan I will still be spending two out of five years in Canada. Will there be any issues if I follow this plan? Please advise. Thanks.

 

[PMM]

Hi

Hello

I understand that to maintain Canada PR I need to live in Canada for two out of five years which means I can stay out of Canada for three out of five years. Does it have to be two consecutive years? Can I after landing go back to US and work in US on H1B for three years and then return back to Canada and live in Canada for subsequent two years. If I follow this plan I will still be spending two out of five years in Canada. Will there be any issues if I follow this plan? Please advise. Thanks.

Yes, but then you can't leave Canada for those 2 years.

 

[bavarian]

I won't leave Canada for those two years. But my concern is will there be any issues if I seek entry to Canada after staying outside Canada for almost three years after first landing

 

[Alabaman]

There shouldn't be

 

[AndreUK]

I read on CIC's website that if you're WITH a Canadian citizen, such as a spouse, outside Canada, you can count that time AS time IN Canada.
Can anyone confirm this?

 

[scylla]

I read on CIC's website that if you're WITH a Canadian citizen, such as a spouse, outside Canada, you can count that time AS time IN Canada.
Can anyone confirm this?

Yes - if you're accompanying a Canadian citizen outside of Canada, that time counts as time IN Canada for PR purposes.

However for citizenship, you must be physically present in Canada (even if your spouse is a Canadian citizen) to accumulate the residence days required to apply.

 

[AndreUK]

Thanks scylla!
I'm in the middle of a PR application but my wife and I are wanting to go travelling around the world for a year or so, I'm really relieved to find out that anytime I'm with her, it's like I'm in Canada.. yep I know its' not the same for citizenship, but that is at least 2.5 years ahead of us.. "one elephant at a time" Thanks!

Yes - if you're accompanying a Canadian citizen outside of Canada, that time counts as time IN Canada for PR purposes.

However for citizenship, you must be physically present in Canada (even if your spouse is a Canadian citizen) to accumulate the residence days required to apply.

 

[YorkFactory]

Yes - if you're accompanying a Canadian citizen outside of Canada, that time counts as time IN Canada for PR purposes.

Note that it's not just any Canadian citizen; they have to be the PR's spouse, common-law partner, or parent.

 

[Leon]

Note that it's not just any Canadian citizen; they have to be the PR's spouse, common-law partner, or parent.

And parent only works for those who are still considered dependent children. No use taking old mom along with you if you are 30 something