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    Determining my future resident status query

    Hello Rob, So for Tax Return 2016, I can file it normally right since i've been a resident in the whole year and didn't leave Canada for more than 6 months right? I`m planning to leave January 2017 then i`ll go back to Canada in mid 2018. I did some research on their website and I think i'd be...
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    Things to do before leaving Canada for more than 6 months in a calendar year?

    Hello guys, I'm planning to leave Canada early next year (January 2017) for an extended vacation overseas more than 6 months. I am a permanent resident only (I live in Manitoba) and I am aware that I have to stay in Canada for at least 2 years out of 5 years. I am planning to go back again to...
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    Determining my future resident status query

    Hello, I'm currently a PR here in Canada and I was here for most of the time during this tax year (2016). But, I am planning to leave Canada early next year (January 2017) for more than a year to spend more time with my boyfriend. If I file my taxes next year (around Feb or March 2017), Will I...
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    Question about Manitoba Health Care

    Hello, I'll be having my gallbladder surgery on November 30, 2016. During this whole 2016, I have been here for more than 6 months (which means I fulfilled my requirements). But I am planning to leave Manitoba in January 2017 for more than 6 months because I will be applying for a partner visa...
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    Questions about permanent resident obligation (I'm residing in Manitoba)

    OMG that's good news to me then. I have nothing to worry about now except calling the Manitoba Health Care for my plans. Thanks! I can sleep properly now. :)
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    Questions about permanent resident obligation (I'm residing in Manitoba)

    Thank you, Leon. Even if i'm just the dependant of the principal (the sponsor sponsored my dad), I still have to stay in Manitoba? :( :(
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    Questions about permanent resident obligation (I'm residing in Manitoba)

    Hello, I landed in Canada since last June 2015 and i'm planning to travel overseas this October 2016. The thing is, i'll be away for more than 6 months because I will travel to Australia and apply for an on-shore partner visa which would lead me to bridging visa (and I can't exit the country...
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    Is the new Permanent Resident obligation true?

    oh okay so the 2 out of 5 years still remains then (for PR)? then the current government wants to change the rule for citizenship application to 3 out of 5 years instead of 4 to 6? just want to clarify just to avoid confusion :D Thank you so much
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    Is the new Permanent Resident obligation true?

    Is it true that they will change the 2 out of 5 years rule to 4 out of 6 years rule? I am planning to travel outside Canada but it will take me more than a year to come back and I was just wondering if the changed the rule? I checked the CIC website but it still says that you have to stay 2 out...
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    Permanent resident obligation question (I need your advice please! :) )

    Thank you so much for your response :) I`m planning to leave for a year and go back again in Canada anyway.
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    Permanent resident obligation question (I need your advice please! :) )

    I`m planning to leave Canada and travel overseas but it will take me more than 6 months to be away from Canada. I am aware that I have to stay in Canada for 2 out of 5 years and i`m really planning to do it. The thing is, I might be away more than 6 months and planning to go back in 2018. Will...
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    First time tax filer: 3 months and counting still no tax refund. Help

    Hello guys! Finally got my tax refund back after 18 weeks (first time tax filer through paper return). For people out there who has the same problem as me, I guess sending a letter to the international tax centre for a follow-up about my tax return helped a lot :D
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    First time tax filer: 3 months and counting still no tax refund. Help

    Yeap. I called CRA awhile ago to express my concern. They said I can file a duplicate return if the tax centre haven't responded to my written letter (which I wrote last July 23) and i'm planning to go to HR block to have me and my parents' taxes fixed. I will update you guys :)
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    First time tax filer: 3 months and counting still no tax refund. Help

    Woah really? Yeah. It`s been 16 weeks and I still have no tax return or response or even a letter from CRA. I swear, this sucks. I don`t know if I should worry or not. :(
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    First time tax filer: 3 months and counting still no tax refund. Help

    Yes. I have a receipt of me and my parent's mail and the tracking number saying that it was delivered and received. It's weird because someone I know who submitted her tax return just 1 week ahead of us with the same address as ours got her NOA around early June. She also filed by paper and she...
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    First time tax filer: 3 months and counting still no tax refund. Help

    Thank you for your reply. Yes, I call them every week and they said that they don`t have my name on their profile yet. Does that mean they haven't processed my return yet?
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    First time tax filer: 3 months and counting still no tax refund. Help

    Hello guys, My parents and I are new immigrants last June 2015. We filed our tax (first time tax filer) last April 21, 2016 by paper return because we were told that for first time tax filers, we have to submit it by mail. It`s been three months already and we haven't received our tax return...
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    First time tax filer: 3 months and counting still no tax refund. Help

    Hello guys, My parents and I are new immigrants last June 2015. We filed our tax (first time tax filer) last April 21, 2016 by paper return because we were told that for first time tax filers, we have to submit it by mail. It`s been three months already and we haven't received our tax return...
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    Moving from Canada to Australia.

    Hello everyone. I landed here in Canada last June 2, 2015. My boyfriend (who lives in Australia) and I are planning to live together and i'm planning to move to Australia in July 2016 (for partner visa). My residency will expire on 2020 (still long way to go) but if ever I plan to settle down...