Hi,
I am a US based tech worker on H1B also holding a Canadian PR. I was supposed to move to Canada 2 years ago but some major health issues led me to cancel my move. I’m finally ready to make the move. But now I have just about 2 years left to maintain my residency obligation before my pr card expires.
Although I’m searching for a Canada based job, my current employer is ok if I work remotely.
I’m thinking of taking up residence in Canada near the border and set up remote US work location on the US side for the time being.
A major reason for me to go for this interim arrangement is the time gap in transition of my medical care from my current US hospital to Canadian health system. On top of it, most provinces have 3 month wait period before provincial insurance coverage starts and no private travel insurance is ready to cover my condition if the need arises. This hybrid arrangement can ensure safe and smooth transition to Canada.
I’ve heard that there are some folks on h1b who reside in Canada near the border and work in US, commuting daily to US and back.
Is there anyone who has done it while they have less than 2 years left to maintain their residency? If yes, can you share your experience, especially at the border? Did you wait for 2 years in Canada before you applied for card renewal?
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Hi there,
Thank you for sharing your question and situation with us.
We appreciate your interest in this information, and hope other users in the community share their experiences with you.
For PR renewal, the 5-year period is assessed on a rolling basis, starting from the date IRCC receives a completed application. This means that Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will look back and start calculating your time spent in Canada over the previous 5 years from the date they receive your completed application. You can find more information on this matter in the previous discussion forum thread, When does the 5-year period begin?
According to IRCC’s guide on how residency days are calculated:
It would be a good idea to wait until you have met the 2 years requirement to apply for PR renewal.
Whether or not you will be granted entry will be up to the CBSA officer. CBSA outlines reasons an officer may find a case inadmissible, denied a visa or refused entry to Canada.
It is also worth noting that not meeting your PR residency requirements doesn’t mean an automatic loss in PR status, you may want to contact IRCC directly, using their web form to request advice tailored specific to your situation and application. You may also wish to seek the advice of a reputable and registered immigration consultant or an immigration lawyer about your situation.
We hope this information is helpful. If you have any additional questions, please feel free to follow up with us.
Sincerely,
Your Settlement.Org Team