Residency obligation

[PlumDoodle]

I have first landed in canada on oct 20 2021 and left canada on feb 16 2022. My PR card expires on Aug 5 2027. If i travel back to canada on July 25 2025 . Will i face any issues with the admission?

 

[kvan60]

If you have valid PR card, you will be admitted entry. However, you need to meet residency obligation 730 days in the last 5 years to renew PR card. While entering, the border officer may ask you some questions. And you need to answer that you are going to reside in canada henceforth. This happened to me when i made entry 2 yrs ago.

 

[PlumDoodle]

@kvan60 glad to know that, but as you said, one needs to maintain 730 days residency obligation from the date when they initially land. In my case i havent met the requirement. So will I still be allowed to enter since i have the card expiring on aug 5 2027

 

[armoured]

@kvan60 glad to know that, but as you said, one needs to maintain 730 days residency obligation from the date when they initially land. In my case i havent met the requirement. So will I still be allowed to enter since i have the card expiring on aug 5 2027

Here's the better way to calculate: from the day you land until the five year anniversary of that day, you are IN COMPLIANCE if you have been OUTSIDE Canada LESS THAN 1095 days. (After that five year anniversary, same calculation, but looking back five years from any day they do the calcs)

To me it looks like right now (May 2025), you are somewhat out of compliance. You will be let in, and given that you are only somewhat out of compliance, you may get asked some questions about why you didn't return earlier, etc. Most likely they'd admit you with just a warning and/or a note to file. (This is assuming you return when you stated, i.e. in the next 2-3 months.)

Now note: after that, you should mostly remain in Canada. You have one plus, that you can then remain in Canada for two years straight and be in compliance before your card runs out. (Mind, renewing your card will take some time but you'll be in compliance at that point)

 

[kvan60]

@kvan60 glad to know that, but as you said, one needs to maintain 730 days residency obligation from the date when they initially land. In my case i havent met the requirement. So will I still be allowed to enter since i have the card expiring on aug 5 2027

If you have valid PR card, they will admit you for sure unless you have been issued removal order, or anything like that. However, you will be remided by officer at entry point

 

[PlumDoodle]

Thanks a lot for your kind replies. I am losing sleep over this. I believe I am good to go if I return to canada in the next 2-3 months. Am I right?

 

[armoured]

Thanks a lot for your kind replies. I am losing sleep over this. I believe I am good to go if I return to canada in the next 2-3 months. Am I right?

No one can tell you that you are 'good to go.' You're not compliant. It's serious.

That said: we can say, from posts here from others, you probably will be let in without too much trouble.

In theory, they can write up the 44(1) report that starts process of you losing your PR status. They could.

But they have to listen to the 'reasons' you have and consider them. And after that you get an appeal anyway (during which time you're in Canada). So probably they won't think it's worth the time to write it up.

Repeat: it's a residency obligation. You didn't fulfil your obligation. So now you take your chances.

 

[kprs_ind]

What documents can be submitted under the "any other documents that prove you met your residency obligation" point?

 

[Ponga]

What documents can be submitted under the "any other documents that prove you met your residency obligation" point?

Thinks like, banking records (only need one statement, not 5 years worth), membership to a local gym, lease or rental agreement; basically anything that shows you have resided in Canada in the 5 year window, looking back from the day you submit the application.

 

[Ponga]

If you have valid PR card, they will admit you for sure unless you have been issued removal order, or anything like that. However, you will be remided by officer at entry point

Even without a valid PR Card, entry into Canada for a PR that has not already lost status, or is otherwise deemed to be inadmissible (i.e. criminality) will be allowed. The real potential of the creation of a 44(1) report is not diminished.

 

[kvan60]

Even without a valid PR Card, entry into Canada for a PR that has not already lost status, or is otherwise deemed to be inadmissible (i.e. criminality) will be allowed. The real potential of the creation of a 44(1) report is not diminished.

I have rarely seen/read 44(1) report is issued due to failure to meet residency obligations. Even if it issued, Once allowed into the country, the immigrant can get this done thro Court. The only reasons 44(1) issued due to criminal activity or security concerns may be tough one. The canadian immigration officers at the port of entry are not so tough with general public, I have crossed Toronto airport multiple times .. and never faced issues.

 

[scylla]

I have rarely seen/read 44(1) report is issued due to failure to meet residency obligations. Even if it issued, Once allowed into the country, the immigrant can get this done thro Court. The only reasons 44(1) issued due to criminal activity or security concerns may be tough one. The canadian immigration officers at the port of entry are not so tough with general public, I have crossed Toronto airport multiple times .. and never faced issues.

We've seen a number of people on this forum end up with 44(1) due to not meeting RO. As you said, they were still allowed in.