Canadian citizenship if working for Canadian company abroad

[pk10]

Hey all,

I am a little confused about one particular law. Basically I am a PR who wants to work for a Canadian company in the United States. Will the years that I spend in the US working for the Canadian company count towards my citizenship?

I tried searching for concrete proof for this law however couldn't find it myself.

Thanks!

 

[imigrate]

no, time spent outside Canada working for Canadian company does not count towards citizenship requirement.
You need 3 years of physical residence in Canada to be eligible for citizenship.

Working outside Canada for Canadian company can be counted towards maintaining your PR status.

 

[newCanadianPR]

To work for a canadian company abroad, does it mean i have to paid out of canada? My canadian company wants me to work at its office in USA. Can I maintain my PR if I am employed by the US office of a canadian company?

 

[Leon]

If you are hired in Canada by a Canadian employer and transferred to their branch in another country, your days will count towards your PR but not towards citizenship.