For the renewal, when does PR card's 5 year cycle starts? from landing date or PR card issuance date?"

[peter897]

Hello,

I landed in Canada as a permanent resident in October 2022. Due to delays, I received my PR card in March 2023, and it is valid until March 2028.

I would like to clarify the residency obligation: Do I need to be physically present in Canada for at least 730 days in the 5 years before March 2028 (when my PR card expires), or do the 730 days need to be completed within the 5 years following my landing date in October 2022 (i.e., by October 2027)?

I am currently outside Canada and want to plan my return accordingly to ensure I remain eligible and can apply to renew my PR card before it expires.

Thank you.

 

[Ponga]

Hello,

I landed in Canada as a permanent resident in October 2022. Due to delays, I received my PR card in March 2023, and it is valid until March 2028.

I would like to clarify the residency obligation: Do I need to be physically present in Canada for at least 730 days in the 5 years before March 2028 (when my PR card expires), or do the 730 days need to be completed within the 5 years following my landing date in October 2022 (i.e., by October 2027)?

I am currently outside Canada and want to plan my return accordingly to ensure I remain eligible and can apply to renew my PR card before it expires.

Thank you.

It is the latter.

The rolling 5-year window in meeting the Residency Obligation starts on the day that you became a PR. The date on your PR Card is irrelevant.