Does spouse need to stay in Canada after landing?

[ramammad]

Hi everyone,

Looks like if we get the PPR, my husband will need to return to our current country of residence after landing. Does the rule of 4 out of 6 years for citizenship apply to dependents, or is it just the main applicant that has to be in the country?

Thanks for your help!

 

[Asivad Anac]

That rule is for being eligible to apply for citizenship. If your spouse does not spend 4 out of the next 6 years in Canada, they won't be eligible for citizenship but their PR status will not be affected. To retain PR status, they have to spend 730 days in a period of 5 years inside Canada.

 

[ramammad]

That rule is for being eligible to apply for citizenship. If your spouse does not spend 4 out of the next 6 years in Canada, they won't be eligible for citizenship but their PR status will not be affected. To retain PR status, they have to spend 730 days in a period of 5 years inside Canada.

Thank you, Asivad. Helpful as always.