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    Concern About Meeting PR Residency Requirement While Studying Abroad

    Thank you for the detailed explanation. I understand the risks and practical limitations you mentioned. To clarify my plan: I will graduate with an MD in 2028 and intend to return to Canada in summer 2028 and remain in Canada continuously. I am not planning to leave Canada again. My goal is to...
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    Concern About Meeting PR Residency Requirement While Studying Abroad

    Thank you very much for the detailed explanation. This really helped clarify things for me. To answer your question, my PR card expires on 16 August 2029, and on the back of the card it states PR since 2 August 2024.
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    Concern About Meeting PR Residency Requirement While Studying Abroad

    Thank you for your advice. I have a follow-up question: Since my 5-year PR period will complete in August 2029, can I apply for the renewal of my PR card after 2029? How will the 5-year residency obligation work in this case if I complete the required 730 days after August 2029? Will IRCC...
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    Concern About Meeting PR Residency Requirement While Studying Abroad

    Hello, I became a Canadian PR on 4 August 2024 and left Canada on 16 September 2024 to study medicine abroad. Since then, I haven’t lived continuously in Canada. Here’s my situation so far: 2024: I spent 44 days in Canada before leaving. 2025: I returned to Canada in July 2025 and stayed for...
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    Bill C-3 citizenship question

    I was born outside Canada in 2002. At the time, neither parent was Canadian. My father became a Canadian citizen in 2014. I am currently a PR, not a citizen. Under Bill C-3 (effective 15 Dec 2025), does citizenship by descent still require that the parent was Canadian at the time of birth, or...
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    Travelling with Minor PR Applicant – Can I Accompany Instead of Parent?

    In my case, I am the elder brother of the principal applicant (a minor), and I will be accompanying him for his first landing in Canada. Can my father write an authorization letter stating that I will be handling all immigration and landing formalities on his behalf? Also, can I sign any...
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    Travelling with Minor PR Applicant – Can I Accompany Instead of Parent?

    Hi everyone, My younger brother (under 18) has been granted permanent residency in Canada through our father’s sponsorship. He will be landing for the first time soon. Our father is in Canada but cannot accompany him inside the airport due to work. Our mother also cannot travel due to visa...