Residency obligations for PR renewal

[MVP77]

Hi all, need some creative advise. Yes, I know the card is not the status and the status is not the card….
I also acknowledge the docs required as evidence are supporting docs not the proof itself.
Working on PR renewal for my parents. No issues with the days required. However, my dad has 431 continuous run of days with several types of RO proof. The rest of 300 days are spread through the years with nothing other than bank/credit cards statement. I can’t get my head around how to fully cover the required amount of days with the second piece of evidence ‍
My mom in the same boat but even worse as other than bank statements I can’t think of anything else as a second evidence for the entire period….
Any creative ideas from experience would be much appreciated! Thanks

 

[Ponga]

Hi all, need some creative advise. Yes, I know the card is not the status and the status is not the card….
I also acknowledge the docs required as evidence are supporting docs not the proof itself.
Working on PR renewal for my parents. No issues with the days required. However, my dad has 431 continuous run of days with several types of RO proof. The rest of 300 days are spread through the years with nothing other than bank/credit cards statement. I can’t get my head around how to fully cover the required amount of days with the second piece of evidence ‍
My mom in the same boat but even worse as other than bank statements I can’t think of anything else as a second evidence for the entire period….
Any creative ideas from experience would be much appreciated! Thanks

I, for one, think that CBSA records (which IRCC has access to) is by far the most important evidence of R.O. compliance.

Because of this, people are successful when providing only 2 pieces of `proof', such as a bank statement from nearly five years ago and something much more recent with that 5 year assessment period.

You do NOT need to `cover the required amount of days'; just provide evidence of actually residing in Canada during the assessment period of the last 5 years.

Aside from bank statements, what about credit card statements, driver licensing info (like a copy of her driving record and/or address changes), memberships that are local to where she resides, etc.

 

[MVP77]

I, for one, think that CBSA records (which IRCC has access to) is by far the most important evidence of R.O. compliance.

Because of this, people are successful when providing only 2 pieces of `proof', such as a bank statement from nearly five years ago and something much more recent with that 5 year assessment period.

You do NOT need to `cover the required amount of days'; just provide evidence of actually residing in Canada during the assessment period of the last 5 years.

Aside from bank statements, what about credit card statements, driver licensing info (like a copy of her driving record and/or address changes), memberships that are local to where she resides, etc.

Thanks a lot! I see that the same way but always something bothering me.

How about the below examples:
Health Cards
Medical examinations
Annual recipient from drug store
Only one NOA or CRA audit
Utilities bill

Thanks!

 

[canuck78]

Thanks a lot! I see that the same way but always something bothering me.

How about the below examples:
Health Cards
Medical examinations
Annual recipient from drug store
Only one NOA or CRA audit
Utilities bill

Thanks!

If they weren’t tax residents were they in Canada long enough each year to qualify for provincial healthcare?

 

[armoured]

Thanks a lot! I see that the same way but always something bothering me.

How about the below examples:
Health Cards
Medical examinations
Annual recipient from drug store
Only one NOA or CRA audit
Utilities bill

Thanks!

Stop overthinking. They ask for two pieces of evidence. They provide some examples of the types of things. Provide the two pieces of evidence. Stop trying to figure out how to plug gaps when they haven't asked you to.

 

[MVP77]

Stop overthinking. They ask for two pieces of evidence. They provide some examples of the types of things. Provide the two pieces of evidence. Stop trying to figure out how to plug gaps when they haven't asked you to.

Based on what they say:
N/A FOR RETIRED - employment records or pay stubs;
AVAILABLE- bank statements;
ONLY FOR ONE YEAR 2024 - Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) Notice of Assessment for the five (5) years immediately before the application
N/A FOR SPONSORED- evidence that you received benefits from Canadian government programs;
N/A FOR LIVING WITH ME - rental agreements;
N/A - club memberships;
THE ANSWER IM LOOKING FOR- or any other documents that prove you met your residency obligation.

As you can see I can’t get 2 pieces from the main options and looking for any other documents that prove….

 

[MVP77]

If they weren’t tax residents were they in Canada long enough each year to qualify for provincial healthcare?

I get your point although not sure about the connection between the two. I guess it also depends on the province

 

[armoured]

Based on what they say:
N/A FOR RETIRED - employment records or pay stubs;
AVAILABLE- bank statements;
ONLY FOR ONE YEAR 2024 - Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) Notice of Assessment for the five (5) years immediately before the application
N/A FOR SPONSORED- evidence that you received benefits from Canadian government programs;
N/A FOR LIVING WITH ME - rental agreements;
N/A - club memberships;
THE ANSWER IM LOOKING FOR- or any other documents that prove you met your residency obligation.

As you can see I can’t get 2 pieces from the main options and looking for any other documents that prove….

You say you have one NOA and some bank statements. That's more than two.

 

[canuck78]

I get your point although not sure about the connection between the two. I guess it also depends on the province

You mentioned proof of medical appointments and Rxs. If they have only been tax residents once how would they have this over the 5 years they were in and out of Canada? Sadly many using healthcare they are not entitled to. Most are under the false impression that having a valid health card means you qualify for healthcare and provinces don’t audit their data very well although they have the data and could go after more people who don’t qualify for repayment as a deterrent. In general most are usually tax residents to qualify for healthcare. How else would we attempt to pay for the healthcare system?

 

[MVP77]

You mentioned proof of medical appointments and Rxs. If they have only been tax residents once how would they have this over the 5 years they were in and out of Canada? Sadly many using healthcare they are not entitled to. Most are under the false impression that having a valid health card means you qualify for healthcare and provinces don’t audit their data very well although they have the data. In general most are usually tax residents to qualify for healthcare. How else would we attempt to pay for the healthcare system?

Like I said I get your point. I am not sure why your assumption about the health card was that they had the healthcare while being back and forth? They been here for almost year and a half continuously….431 days I a row.

 

[Copingwithlife]

You mentioned proof of medical appointments and Rxs. If they have only been tax residents once how would they have this over the 5 years they were in and out of Canada? Sadly many using healthcare they are not entitled to. Most are under the false impression that having a valid health card means you qualify for healthcare and provinces don’t audit their data very well although they have the data and could go after more people who don’t qualify for repayment as a deterrent. In general most are usually tax residents to qualify for healthcare. How else would we attempt to pay for the healthcare system?

I had to sign the OHIP declaration when I renewed my card

It’s in bold letters exactly what the residency requirements are

People can’t say they aren’t aware .