Returning PR - 730 days?

[neuroticdan]

Hello

I've been a permanent resident of Canada since Feb 2006. After I landed, I lived a year there and then left for studies and work abroad; i've kept a very good tally of my time in Canada and am still within the 730 day limit, though i need to go back soon or risk breaking the rules.

Now, I know they (Canada immigration) know what day you enter the country on, as you must give them the immigration form; however, i was just wondering, how do they know what day you left the country on? What if you tell them you left a week or a month back? Can they check? If I recall correctly, no one asks for any documentation (besides the airline) when you leave.

Also, does it make any difference if you enter by bus or by plane?

Thanks.

[Leon]

Don't take the chance of lying to immigration.  I have heard they work with the US border and maybe some other countries as well. You don't know what they know so you can make it a lot worse for yourself if you lie and get caught.  I've heard that the best way to avoid too much checking is arriving by car.