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rish888
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If you come back in Nov 2019, you can travel freely until May 2022 PROVIDED your total time outside Canada does not total 6 months during this ENTIRE period.Dear Seniors,
I have a question. If I land in May 2017, I understand that the latest I need to come back to Canada is May 2020. I decide to come back in Nov 2019, which let me have around half year buffer time to get in and out Canada in the rolling 5 years before I renew my PR. I understand that would be fine and officer will let me in without any trouble. But will I have any problem between May 2020 to May 2022 if I go in and out Canada (using the half year buffer time)? How do the officer know I am meeting my RO? Do i need to carry some proof of documents everytime I get in Canada again within that 2 years?
Besides, If i come back in Nov 2019, when can be earliest I can renew my PR card? Or would it be wiser if i wait till completing 3 years straight and apply for citizenship?
Thanks and sorry for too many question.
You can renew your PR card when your first one expires. you can become a citizen after living for 3 years in a 5 year period.
The benefit of staying 3 years straight (a little travel here and there is ok as long as your are in RO compliance) is that you then don't have any more residency obligations and become a full-fledged Canadian.
You can of course renew your PR card when it expires (provided you meet the RO) and this won't affect any citizenship application.