Residency Obligations

[cadaunz2025]

Hi,
I got PR of Canada via Quebec. My first arrival was in May 2023. I was in Quebec for 1 week and left. (Did not get the PR card.)

I have been outside for two years.

According to my understanding, I have to get PRTD and meet residency obligations.

In residency obligation it say "(You must provide copies of 2 pieces of evidence that can show you have met the residency obligation in Canada in the five (5) years immediately before the application or since becoming a PR if it has been less than five (5) years. Some examples include "

I was outside because of employment. However, NOT FOR CANADIAN EMPLOYERS? ANY ADVICE.



Appendix A: Residency obligation
Calculating days present in Canada
You must meet the residency obligation to qualify for a PRTD.
If you have been a permanent resident for five (5) years or more

• you must have been physically present in Canada for a minimum of 730 days within the five (5) years immediately before you apply for a PRTD.

If you have been a permanent resident for less than five (5) years

• you must show that you will be able to meet the minimum of 730 days of physical presence in Canada within five (5) years of the date you became a permanent resident.

Supporting documents showing that you meet the residency obligation

• You must provide copies of 2 pieces of evidence that can show you have met the residency obligation in Canada in the five (5) years immediately before the application or since becoming a PR if it has been less than five (5) years. Some examples include :
  • 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.

Do not send original documents, as they will not be returned to you.