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How long do i need to be in canada to keep my pr?

Rinzu

Newbie
Sep 7, 2019
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Hello,
I landed in canada on 10th sept 2018. i moved back to my home country on 27th march 2019. When do i need to return to canada to retain my pr status? They say i can live in my home country for two years before moving back.
Can you kindly enlighten me on this.
 

Hurlabrick

Champion Member
Sep 4, 2016
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Ottawa, ON
Visa Office......
London
App. Filed.......
23-06-2016
AOR Received.
12-07-2016
File Transfer...
23-08-2016
Med's Done....
08-06-2016
Passport Req..
21-12-2016
VISA ISSUED...
24-12-2016
LANDED..........
11-04-2017

Bs65

VIP Member
Mar 22, 2016
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FRom 10 sept 2018 through 09 Sept 2023 you need to spend a minimum of 2 years in Canada. From 10 Sept 2023 every time you leave Canada you need to show 2 years in Canada in the 5 years preceeding each new entry back into the country.

So in theory a new immigrant can spend near 3 years out of the country in initial 5 years from landing but then needs to be aware of the rolling 5 year rule should they leave after the initial 5 years from landing.