I took my canadian PR in apr 2011, i was living in canada for 1 month only. Due to personnel reasons i came back to my home town (India). Since I lost my father and my mother was a cancel patient my presence was required there…
Now I am planning to go back to Canada. My PR is valid till Apr 2016. In my present job company is willing to post me there on deputation for 1 year.
I need to know whether I am eligible to travel to Canada using my PR card.
Since I am outside canada more than 3 years, will they allow me to stay in Canada for 1 year to complete my work assignment…
Thank you for sharing your situation and questions with us.
Unfortunately, we cannot provide a definitive response. However, in terms of the process when re-entering Canada, each time you enter Canada, Citizenship and Immigration may calculate 5 years back from the date you have entered or re-entered Canada to see if you have fulfilled your residency obligation.
You can find information on the process that is followed when entering Canada in this Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) ENF 23 - Loss of Permanent Resident Status manual.
Here is an excerpt from the manual on what happens at the port of entry here:
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It is important to note that in terms of loss of permanent residency, a person does not lose it until a final determination has been made.
I had been living in Canada from 2005 to Aug 2009. I lived only 6 months in Canada in 2011. I have a valid PR card and want to return, but am not sure if I lost my PR status. How would CIC know I was away and for how long? Is there any way for me to not loose my PR?
Hello All,
I am a new resident in Canada, but as many immigrants I left some unsolved issues back home, I’m expecting to be 8 months off Canada and then come back to assess my credentials and settle down.
NOW MY PROBLEM IS I RECENTLY HEARD THE PR OBLIGATIONS WILL CHANGE IN 2015.
And after spending six months outside of Canada I have to be back here and live here for six months to keep my PR status.
Is that true?
When will this regulation be effective if it is happening?