Multiple entry visa -- is there a limit for the total yearly length of stay?

[zowbre]

My mom has a multiple entry visitor visa, valid for 3 years.

If, after 5 months of stay here, we take her with us to Cuba for a week, will she be allowed to stay in Canada for two more months when we come back from Cuba?

[habib890]

My mom has a multiple entry visitor visa, valid for 3 years.

If, after 5 months of stay here, we take her with us to Cuba for a week, will she be allowed to stay in Canada for two more months when we come back from Cuba?

- She can travel back and forth as long as her multiple entry visa is valid for that time. I guess, when she will report to the immigration officer at the airport on her arrival they will decide the time frame she can stay in Canada.

[zowbre]

Thank you.

This means that her time spent in Canada resets to zero when she re-enters Canada? So there is no "six months per year" rule, correct?

[habib890]

Thank you.

This means that her time spent in Canada resets to zero when she re-enters Canada? So there is no "six months per year" rule, correct?

- I am not an expert in this case. However, so far my understanding is, her stay duration will be determined by the immigration officer at the port of entry/ airport. As long as she has valid visa for couple of years, I guess you should not worry.