***PR Residency Requirement *** Urgent** Please Help ***

[SNGHL_2013]

Hi Everyone,

I got immigration in Dec. 2013 and after landing as PR I left Canada after 2 days because I was working on my work project at that time abroad. So I stayed only 2 days in Canada in 2013.

Then after almost 3 years I came back to Canada in Nov, 2016 and from the day I landed second time I had 738 days left starting from the day I got PR till next 5 years and the requirement is to stay in Canada for at least 730 out of 5 years. I am good n safe so far but there is a problem coming up.

I sponsored my wife and we are called for interview, so I have to leave Canada to attend the interview. I am planning to go for 4 to 5 days and come back to be on the safe side because i still would be able to live for 733-734 days in Canada but the PROBLEM is if my flight get delayed or any unexpected thing happened and I couldn't come back within time then what?

My presence at interview is recommended to show proof of relationship but not MUST, so please advise me what should I do? should I go or not? should I call CIC and ask for any exceptions if possible?

Waiting for your say, Thanks

 

[Buletruck]

This is a perfect example of why not to cut RO close. Personally, I would avoid leaving and advise IRCC that you will be calling into the interview.

 

[SNGHL_2013]

This is a perfect example of why not to cut RO close. Personally, I would avoid leaving and advise IRCC that you will be calling into the interview.

Thanks Bluetruck for quick reply. Much appreciated.
I just went through this RO forum and saw some people are getting their PR status revoked and it made me worried.
Do you think I would have any issues if I complete my 730 days without leaving canada ? Plus any suggestion you want to give me now to work on to get smooth PR renewal. I will apply after almost 1 year.
Thanks.

 

[canuck_in_uk]

Thanks Bluetruck for quick reply. Much appreciated.
I just went through this RO forum and saw some people are getting their PR status revoked and it made me worried.
Do you think I would have any issues if I complete my 730 days without leaving canada ? Plus any suggestion you want to give me now to work on to get smooth PR renewal. I will apply after almost 1 year.
Thanks.

You aren't required to be at the interview, so don't take the risk.

With an almost 3 year absence, your renewal app is likely to be sent to secondary regardless.

 

[Buletruck]

The onus is always on the pr to prove they have been in Canada sufficient days to meet RO. Applying close to the 730 seems to lead to secondary review in a lot of the posts in the forum. Personally, despite the requirement being 730 days, there also seems to be an underlying concern from IRCC about “intent” to remain in Canada. While I have no proof of this, that is the intention of providing “Permenent Residence” to foreign nationals, it seems to me that those sent for secondary are not only close to the minimum days, but also scrutinized for intention. As you noted, a few days of delay in your travel plan could leave you with 729 days of residency, which is not 730. The potential results are you being found in violation or RO and your wife’s application being put on hold or worse, cancelled as you don’t meet the requirements. This is obviously the worst case scenario, but none the less a possibility. If you are in Canada, unless you need to leave, there is no requirement to have a valid PR card. I would do my best to remain in Canada until you have sufficient days, plus a good buffer (800+ days if possible) to apply for a pr renewal. Do your best to avoid leaving if you are that close that a potential delay will risk your status.
If you are concerned about the interview, there are posts about the types of questions they tend to ask. Review and practice them with your wife. None of these questions should be difficult for a genuine relationship, but the stress of an interview can make people do silly things. Practice makes perfect.
These are just my opinions, and others will agree and/or disagree. Personally, when dealing with bureaucratic processes and policies, I prefer to err on the side of caution.

 

[SNGHL_2013]

The onus is always on the pr to prove they have been in Canada sufficient days to meet RO. Applying close to the 730 seems to lead to secondary review in a lot of the posts in the forum. Personally, despite the requirement being 730 days, there also seems to be an underlying concern from IRCC about “intent” to remain in Canada. While I have no proof of this, that is the intention of providing “Permenent Residence” to foreign nationals, it seems to me that those sent for secondary are not only close to the minimum days, but also scrutinized for intention. As you noted, a few days of delay in your travel plan could leave you with 729 days of residency, which is not 730. The potential results are you being found in violation or RO and your wife’s application being put on hold or worse, cancelled as you don’t meet the requirements. This is obviously the worst case scenario, but none the less a possibility. If you are in Canada, unless you need to leave, there is no requirement to have a valid PR card. I would do my best to remain in Canada until you have sufficient days, plus a good buffer (800+ days if possible) to apply for a pr renewal. Do your best to avoid leaving if you are that close that a potential delay will risk your status.
If you are concerned about the interview, there are posts about the types of questions they tend to ask. Review and practice them with your wife. None of these questions should be difficult for a genuine relationship, but the stress of an interview can make people do silly things. Practice makes perfect.
These are just my opinions, and others will agree and/or disagree. Personally, when dealing with bureaucratic processes and policies, I prefer to err on the side of caution.

Thanks a lot for detailed response.Highly appreciate and would take your advice and wouldn't leave for interview.