I am a UK citizen, currently in the U.K., who has just received my ‘Confirmation of Permanent Residence’. It is valid until April 2016.
My mother is very ill here but I wish to return to Ontario (Toronto)for a week in November to sort out some affairs.
Will I be permitted to do this but be allowed to return to the UK until early 2016 to care for my mother (I can provide a letter from her doctor)?.. i.e. do I have to remain in Canada while my PR card is being processed?
Also, and I guess part of the same question, are you permitted to work while your PR card is being processed as I gather it takes approx 52 days to be processed.
Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.
We can appreciate that you would be concerned about your time in Canada and your mother’s situation.
From what we understand from your post, you are planning on doing your landing in Toronto in November.
If you are referring to doing your landing and then leaving, many of our users have reported that they have successfully landed and then left Canada shortly after landing.
You must be physically present in Canada for at least 730 days (2 years) in every 5-year period.
It does not really matter when in the five year period as long as the sum of all stays is 730 days.
However, if this is your plan, you should ensure that you will be able to meet your residency requirements. Many of our users have suggested that, although this means that you can spend a total of up to 3 years outside of Canada during a 5-year period, it is wise to not stay out for the full period. This way, if in the event that you are in Canada and must leave for reasons of an emergency or something similar, you will have the time available.
In order to work in Canada you are required to have a Social Insurance Number (SIN). In order to apply for a SIN, you are need to present certain documents.
You will see in the article about the documents that are required to apply, you can use other documents other than your PR card to apply. If you do not have your PR card, you can still apply for your SIN.
After you apply, if you meet all the requirements, you can get your number the day you hand in the application. Service Canada no longer provides plastic SIN cards. There is no application fee for your first SIN.
I hope this information is helpful. Please let us know if you have further questions and if there is any follow up to your question/situation.