studying outside of canada

[dauphine123]

Hi all,
I have become a PR since september 2009. I'm currently studying in Paris, France. And got a full scholarship from the French Government.
I have been in and out of Canada (I've gone back to Canada several times during the Holidays). I have some questions and need some clarifications:

1- I only need to spend 2 years (730 days) in Canada to be eligible to renew my PR card, is that true?

2- To finish my study, I need to stay in France for 2 more years (I really want to finish my study here because as I have mentioned I have a full scholarship to live and study in Paris...). But I have already lived in Paris for 2 years (since october 2009). Which means I can't complete the 2 years requirement. Even if I go back on every Holidays, I will still only live for a year and 9 months. What will happen in that case?

My PR card expires in 2014. I will finish my study in June 2013. I will go back immediately to Canada and settle down.

Thank you so much for your help!

 

[scylla]

1. Yes - 2 out of every 5 rolling year.

2. When you return to Canada, there's a chance you may be reported for not having fulfilled your PR obligation. If you are reported, you will appear in front of a judge who will determine if your PR status should be revoked. If you are not reported when you return to Canada, you should remain in Canada without leaving until you have fulfilled the 730 day obligation and renewed your PR card.

Long story short, you are putting your PR status at risk by studying outside of the country for such a long period of time and unfortunately no one here can guarantee what will happen.

 

[dauphine123]

Based on your answer I have some new questions:

-In general what are the chance of having PR status revoked if you are reported and have to appear in front of a judge?

-If unfortunately, my PR status is being revoked, can I ever apply for a new one? (For example I will live in France for two more years after having my PR status revoked, than apply for a new PR card)

Thank you for your time.

 

[scylla]

1) I think chances are extremely high your card will be revoked if you have to appear in front of a judge. Sometimes they will make exceptions if there are unusual circumstances (e.g. person travels to their home country, becomes very ill, has to be in hospital for a long time and can't return to Canada to fulfill their residency obligation). In your case, the judge will very likely say that you made a choice not to fulfill your residency obligation by deciding to attend school out of the country.

2) Yes - you can absolutely apply again if you qualify.