Residency Obligation in Canada for a PR.
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Location: CURRENTLY IN INDIA BUT SO
Posted on: 03-12-07 13:33:48
Guys , Finally I have a reply from CHC , New Delhi and it is as below :
Permanent Residents of Canada are required to reside in Canada for two years in each five year period.
Anyone holding a valid PR Card issued to them is in possession of a status document that will allow them to travel to Canada. No application for a travel document or residency determination at this office is either necessary or possible in such cases. However, you may be required to account for your failure to meet the residency obligation when you renew your permanent residency status in Canada.
Please see our website for more details on returning to Canada as a permanent resident: http://geo.international.gc.ca/asia/new-delhi/site/permrescard-en.asp
Do you have any comments here ??
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Do you have any comments here ??
So, the CIC did NOT tell you anything new, but the same thing that we are trying to tell you all along...
Location: CURRENTLY IN INDIA BUT SO
Posted on: 03-12-07 13:52:29
At least one thing is clear from the response that the residency obligation verification happens only at the time of renewal of PR status (which for me is Dec 6, 2009). So hopefully a smooth journey back to Canada at least this time !!
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Originally posted by SANJEEVOHRI
At least one thing is clear from the response that the residency obligation verification happens only at the time of renewal of PR status (which for me is Dec 6, 2009). So hopefully a smooth journey back to Canada at least this time !!
In your case, it will happen at the canadian port of entry. Therefore, be prepared to explain your failure (if any) to obey the residency obligation at the POE (and not in 2009 when you renew your card).
why dont u download the travel document forms,fill them up and send to CHC Delhi ? You never know they may approve your reasons and allow you to go back even though u dont meet residency obligation
My Question is, if I can not complete 730 days before the expiry of 5 years period, can I delay the renewal of PR card until I complete 730 days in Canada?
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Originally posted by Barasume
My Question is, if I can not complete 730 days before the expiry of 5 years period, can I delay the renewal of PR card until I complete 730 days in Canada?
Yes, you can even opt to not renew the PR card at all (and directly apply for citizenship when you become eligible). The PR card is useful ONLY to enter Canada from abroad.
