Studying abroad with PR

[PKKLondon]

Hey everyone!

I have residency in Canada and have to complete the required 2 years out of 5 in Canada. The deadline for my family to move from the UK is coming fast this September. I really want to study medicine at university, and know that the 2 yr deadline is extended if you are already in education abroad like my sister. So she will not have to move untill another 4 years when her degree is complete. However, I graduated last year and want to apply for medicine, am I allowed to do this and extend my 2yr requirement as well?

Thank you!

 

[Leon]

As far as I know, there is no exemption for students to meet the 2 in 5 year residency requirements.

The only exemptions I know of are:
1) if you are accompanying a Canadian citizen spouse in another country,
2) if you are a PR and have been transferred to another country by your Canadian employer,
3) if you are accompanying a PR spouse who meets the definition of 2) or
4) if you are a minor child accompanying a Canadian citizen parent or a parent who meets the definition of 2).

 

[tegveer]

how can you say that your residency obligations is extended if you are already engaged in your study before immigrating to canada. there is no such rule , from where did you find this information if I may ask ?