CONDITION 51

[CarlosBorja]

Hi!
I just got my COPR. I noticed that it said condition 51, which states that I'm supposed to live continuously for 2 years in Canada. I had understood that I had to live in Canada for 2 years but not continuously. I would like to have a clear understanding of this so I can actually plan. I am supposed to go to canada on the 23rd but I have a return date for April, then I wish to return later with more cash and stay permanently. So I would like some guidance in the subject!
Thank you!

 

[CDNPR2014]

you are confusion condition 51 and the permanent residency obligation.

Condition 51 is given to spousal sponsorship PRs who were married for less than 2 years and had no children with their sponsor at the time the application was submitted. This condition requires you to cohabitate with your canadian sponsor spouse for 2 years after landing.

The PR Residency Obligation (RO) requires a person to spend 2 out of 5 years living in canada.

I believe you can use time spent outside of canada with your candian citizen spouse to fulfill both requirements. others will confirm.

these are not the same thing.