Query - I go to Canada but want to come back to homecountry - what then?

[smhamza]

Hi.

I am in pool now of Express Entry.

Just a questions:

Once I do get ITA and everything goes good and I eventually get visa...what then?

I mean I go to Canada.

But at that point in time I may want to spend minimum time in Canada due to some family commitments back home.

So what is minimum amount of time that I may be required to spend in Canada or minimum other details of criteria that I need to meet....to maintain my status of immigrant/permanent resident/etc?

Can someone please guide me?

 

[skape7]

Once you acquire PR status (after you 'land'), you need to fulfill a residency obligation to maintain your status.
Out of 5 years, you need to stay in Canada at least for 3 calendar years. Such stay can be discontinuous.
Every time you enter Canada as a PR and when you attempt to renew your PR card, your residency duration can be verified. If not met, your PR status can then be revoked.
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=727&top=10

 

[smhamza]

Once you acquire PR status (after you 'land'), you need to fulfill a residency obligation to maintain your status.
Out of 5 years, you need to stay in Canada at least for 3 calendar years. Such stay can be discontinuous.
Every time you enter Canada as a PR and when you attempt to renew your PR card, your residency duration can be verified. If not met, your PR status can then be revoked.
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=727&top=10

Thanks - I think it's 2 years...as mentioned in the link.

 

[skape7]

Thanks - I think it's 2 years...as mentioned in the link.

You are right and it is 2 years /730 days. Sorry for the typo.

 

[Confuseddiva]

Thanks - I think it's 2 years...as mentioned in the link.

Yep