how many days required to apply for citizenship after permanent resident.

[sweetgood]

 hi

 I got the permanent resident in july 2005 i have to returned back home in july 2006 due to some family problems. i will be returning to canada in january 2008 or feb 2008 after that i can settle there all my life. Is this put any effect on my citizenship applicant  as i read that 3 years physical presence needed to apply for application and that too in 5 years or 4 years. As my PR card expire in july 2010 do i get new PR card to complete my physical presence in canada.

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Rahman

[PMM]

Hi

 hi

 I got the permanent resident in july 2005 i have to returned back home in july 2006 due to some family problems. i will be returning to canada in january 2008 or feb 2008 after that i can settle there all my life. Is this put any effect on my citizenship applicant  as i read that 3 years physical presence needed to apply for application and that too in 5 years or 4 years. As my PR card expire in july 2010 do i get new PR card to complete my physical presence in canada.

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Rahman

It is 3 years physical presence in the 4 years preceeding the application.  So if you don't return until Jan/08, you could apply in Jan/11 if you remain in Canada for the full three years.  You have to apply for a new PR card when yours expires. 

PMM