I came to Canada from England in 1988......in 1998 I went to the States for 18 years, my American Hubby passed away in 2016 and I have returned to Canada to be close to my Sons...........how long do I have to be here before I apply for my PR please if anyone knows
Landed Immigrant in 1988
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Others can comment as well but assuming you have made it back into Canada without being reported given if you left in 1998 you would have failed the residency obligation then would now need to be in Canada without leaving for a minimum of 2 years before applying for a new PR card. Generally advisable to wait until more than 2 years to have some buffer.
PR status never expires by the way and can only be renounced or revoked.
As said you need now to stay in Canada until you meet the residency obligation which requires you to be resident 2 years in the 5 years before any new entry to Canada or attempt in your case to renew a PR card. Failing the residency obligation can lead to being reported and PR status being revoked so important to not have any interaction with CBSA or immigration until met.
PR status never expires by the way and can only be renounced or revoked.
As said you need now to stay in Canada until you meet the residency obligation which requires you to be resident 2 years in the 5 years before any new entry to Canada or attempt in your case to renew a PR card. Failing the residency obligation can lead to being reported and PR status being revoked so important to not have any interaction with CBSA or immigration until met.
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