Hi
I'm a canadian PR at present residing in USA
My current company in USA got a project on Toronto. I will be working on that project. I will travel everyweek (Mon-Thu) from Atlanta, USA to Toronto, ON.Which means I will stay 4 days out of 7 days in Canada everyweek.I will be staying in Hotel.
Questions
1)If I fly everyweek, Will those 4 days I spend in Canada will be counted as I resided in Canada ie will these days counted for my citizenship or PR extension?If so, what is the proof for the Canadian Immigration people that I stayed in Canada? Will they scan my PR card or stamp my passport in airport?
2)For the same situatation above, is it any different If I drive into Canada instead of flying
3)Can i file canadian taxes if I do the above? Can I give my friends Canadian address as my address
I will be moving into Canada permenantly after 2 years
1. Yes the days in Canada count towards your PR retention. They won't help that much for citizenship as you need 3 years residency in the 4 years prior to the day you apply.
2. Some ports stamp PRs passports/some don't It is up to you to keep track of the days you are in Canada.
3. If you are deemed a residence for tax purposes, you must file taxes.
PMM
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