Hello All,
My wife’s PR card expires in April 2026. She has been a permanent resident since 2016 and has renewed her card once before. However, due to family matters, she had to travel frequently. We are now preparing to renew her PR card, but she is short of the residency obligation by about 25 days.
During her time outside Canada, she accompanied me for 98 days, and we have all the necessary evidence. However, the trip was visiting my family in my country of origin for paternity leave.
Since this situation seems to be a grey area, I would like to know whether ICBSA officer would count those days as accompanying a Canadian spouse, or if they would not be considered knowing that we also have needed evidence for previous 5 years that shows strong ties to Canada.
I would really appreciate your advise! Thank you in advance!
My wife’s PR card expires in April 2026. She has been a permanent resident since 2016 and has renewed her card once before. However, due to family matters, she had to travel frequently. We are now preparing to renew her PR card, but she is short of the residency obligation by about 25 days.
During her time outside Canada, she accompanied me for 98 days, and we have all the necessary evidence. However, the trip was visiting my family in my country of origin for paternity leave.
Since this situation seems to be a grey area, I would like to know whether ICBSA officer would count those days as accompanying a Canadian spouse, or if they would not be considered knowing that we also have needed evidence for previous 5 years that shows strong ties to Canada.
I would really appreciate your advise! Thank you in advance!
