Last Updated On 5 January 2023, 9:28 AM EST (Toronto Time)
Canada PR Residency Obligation. Permanent Residency to Canada is a dream comes true; particularly for students, temporary workers and families awaiting reunion.
In a country of immigrants, even though you immigrate you have ties, families and responsibilities behind.
Hence, you may have to travel abroad frequently and sometimes requiring you to stay longer than planned.
However, there is a residency obligation that you are part of, that kicks in the day you sign your landing paper.
Thus, knowing these few details are important for all the permanent residents in Canada and particularly freshly landed Permanent Residents.
How To Calculate Your Days?
In the last 5 years (Go back 5 years from the day you sign your PR card renewal application), have you resided in Canada for at least 2 years (730 Days)?
If you do fulfill this requirement, you are in compliance. Please note, no need to stay in Canada for two years in a row, it can be cumulative days count from within the last five years.
Again, it cannot be any five years period but the slot preceding five years back from the day you sign your application.
DID YOU MEET THE DAYS? GREAT! Go ahead and renew the PR card!!
OOPS! DID YOU NOT MEET THE DAYS?
No worries, please check if you qualify under these factors-
- Were you employed full-time abroad by Canadian Enterprise or Public Service? Or are you a spouse or child of such employee?
- Were you accompanying a spouse who is a Canadian Citizen? Or a child accompanying a parent?
GOOD NEWS! You may count these days as your physical presence days in Canada.
If you make a total of 730 days including these days and the ones you were physically present in Canada, you can mark your self safe.
OH! NO!! YOU WOULD NOT MAKE IT EVEN WITH THIS CLAUSE?
In this case, you may seek an expert’s advice because now you need to take cautious steps. You are almost in a danger zone.
However, you may still qualify to be assessed under Humanitarian and Compassionate Grounds, if your reasoning on this ground is solid.
The instrumental factors in your Humanitarian and Compassionate Grounds may include sickness in family requiring you to stay back among others.
Likewise, significant consideration may also be given to Best Interest of Child who would be impacted by the decision.
Detailed evidence to substantiate your compelling reasons needs to be submitted along with the application.
Nevertheless, do not take a risk and get a second opinion from a competent professional in this matter or you may be jeopardizing your PR status.
Here are the 20 Most In-Demand Skilled Trade Jobs in Ontario for 2024
Top 10 Highest Paying Jobs In The Greater Toronto Area
New Living Wage Canada 2023 Rates for Top 52 Canadian Cities
Upcoming CRA Payment Dates 2024
New Ontario Living Wage Rates For All 10 Regions
20 Government of Canada Jobs Hiring Now for Multiple Locations
Government of Ontario Jobs Hiring Now For Various Locations
Check out 20 Best Part-Time Jobs in Canada to Earn Extra Cash
8 In-Demand Jobs With Highest Pay For 2024
Upcoming CRA Payment Dates 2024
The Canadian government provides a range of credits and rebate payments to assist individuals in dealing with rising living costs and most Canadians wait for the next payment dates. If…
Ontario Minimum Wage 2023 and Next Raise Date
Ontario Minimum Wage 2023: The general minimum wage in Ontario went up from $15.50 to $16.55 on October 1, 2023, which is just 20 cents lower than the minimum wage…
IRCC Silent on 6 Important Imminent Canadian Immigration Matters
We have now entered the last month of 2023, and Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is still silent on the important imminent immigration matters. The Canadian immigration department has…
New Ontario-OINP Express Entry Draw Invites 1,052 Profiles
A new OINP (Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program) Express Entry draw sent out 1,052 invitations to claim provincial nominations on November 30. This Ontario Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw for Express…
Why do Immigrants Move to Canada and Is it Still Worth It
Canada has become a beacon for immigrants seeking a better life with its vast landscapes, various cultures, and well-deserved reputation for inclusivity. The attractiveness of the Great White North is…
Why There Is No Express Entry Draw
There has been no Express Entry draw this week so far, while we are all expecting a round of invitations since the last one was on October 26, 2023. The…
Government of Ontario Jobs Hiring Now For Various Locations
There are multiple government of Ontario jobs bulk hiring right now for various locations across the province with handsome salaries. These jobs are with different government organizations, such as the…
Canada Should Extend International Students Full Time Work Policy
International students and an advocacy group are urging the Canadian government to continue allowing them to work full-time and not re-impose the 20-hour per week restriction. On November 15, 2022,…
New List of 20 Most Livable Cities in Canada for 2023
Victoria, in British Columbia, is ranked number 1 in the new list of 100 most livable cities in Canada for 2023, released by the Globe and Mail. Data from 439…
Important New Quebec Immigration Changes Effective November 23
Important new changes to Quebec immigration as a result of the by-law amending the Québec Immigration Regulations, published in the Gazette officielle du Québec on November 8, came into effect…
Visitors inside Canada can apply for Work Permit until 2025
Foreign nationals who are visiting Canada on a tourist or visitor visa can continue to be eligible to apply for work permits until February 28, 2025. All the individuals reaching…
New Living Wage Canada 2023 Rates for Top 52 Canadian Cities
New living wage Canada 2023 rates for the top 52 major Canadian cities have now been revealed, pointing to the actual wage that individuals and families need to afford basic…
Top 10 Highest Paying Jobs In The Greater Toronto Area
Toronto is often described as the financial capital of Canada, as it is one of the largest business hubs. However, the cost of living in Toronto is far greater than…
Canadian Immigration Backlog Reaches Highest Level in 9 Months
The great Canadian immigration backlog is rising and has now reached the highest level since February 2023, heading towards the 1 million mark. So, if you have applied for or…
Will there be New PGWP Extension 2024 for International Students?
International students in Canada are having high hopes for another PGWP Extension 2024 policy just to allow them to continue to work because of limited permanent residency (PR) options. There…
Express Entry Draw History and Latest Analysis | Nov 2023
Canada aspirants often confuse Express Entry draw invitations with the annual immigration targets and assume that IRCC will not hold any other round of invitations because the yearly quota has…
Top 20 Best Part Time Jobs In Canada For 2024
Individuals frequently seek part time jobs in Canada not only for financial stability but also to earn extra cash to spend on vacations or meet extra needs. There are countless…
New Minimum Wage in B.C. Coming for Food-Delivery Workers
Workers in app-based ride-hailing and food-delivery gigs will soon have better working circumstances, including fundamental employment norms, thanks to new regulations. As per the new proposed guidelines, the new minimum…