Permanent Residence Visa (PRV)

[b39177]

Hi,

My Permanent Residence Visa (PRV) is about to be issued in London. 

1.  Do I have one year, from the date of my medical, to land in Canada?

I am aware that once the 5 year time limit starts I have to reside in Canada for 2 of these 5 years to keep the PRV valid

2.  Is it from the date I land in Canada that the 5 year time limit starts or

3.  Is it from the date of the visa issue that the 5 year time limit starts or

4.  Is it from the date of the medical that the 5 year time limit starts

 I just want to be sure when the clock starts ticking so I can better plan when I need to take up residence.

Thank you to anyone who can offer advice. 

David, Newcastle, England.

[boltz]

Hi,

My Permanent Residence Visa (PRV) is about to be issued in London. 

1.  Do I have one year, from the date of my medical, to land in Canada?

YES
I am aware that once the 5 year time limit starts I have to reside in Canada for 2 of these 5 years to keep the PRV valid

2.  Is it from the date I land in Canada that the 5 year time limit starts or

3.  Is it from the date of the visa issue that the 5 year time limit starts or

4.  Is it from the date of the medical that the 5 year time limit starts

 I just want to be sure when the clock starts ticking so I can better plan when I need to take up residence.

Thank you to anyone who can offer advice. 

David, Newcastle, England.

Not exactly sure about others! :)-

[bobine]

hi
all i know for sure is #1
you have 12 months from the date of your medical to land in canada.

i hope others will come with a response to the rest of your questions.
congratulations in advance!

[ja77]

i believe the five year period starts when you land in canada for the first time to activate your PR.

[Leon]

The visa is usually valid a year from your medicals but it will say on the visa.

The clock for 5 years starts ticking on the day you land as a PR.

[CAN.JENDOR]

Totally agree with Leon:
12mths from medical date for PRV validity while the 5yrs mark starts from landing date.
All the best

[NewYorker]

Hi,

My Permanent Residence Visa (PRV) is about to be issued in London. 

1.  Do I have one year, from the date of my medical, to land in Canada?

I am aware that once the 5 year time limit starts I have to reside in Canada for 2 of these 5 years to keep the PRV valid

2.  Is it from the date I land in Canada that the 5 year time limit starts or

3.  Is it from the date of the visa issue that the 5 year time limit starts or

4.  Is it from the date of the medical that the 5 year time limit starts

 I just want to be sure when the clock starts ticking so I can better plan when I need to take up residence.

Thank you to anyone who can offer advice. 

David, Newcastle, England.

1 = Yes.
2 = Is your answer.