Residency Obligations

[Rambo123]

Permanant Residency obliogations are still any 2 years (730 days) out of 5 years right ?
No change in rules right ?
Experts pls guide/advise.

 

[zardoz]

No change in rules. It's possible that they are more strict about enforcing them recently.

 

[Kkd]

It is NOT simply 730 Days in five years. It is PRECEDING five years as on date of application for renewal.

 

[Leon]

It is NOT simply 730 Days in five years. It is PRECEDING five years as on date of application for renewal.

And 730 days in any rolling 5 year period too in case you get caught between renewals.

 

[Hasher]

Leon

Can you elaborate, as what we know they would look into last 5 years only. If someone lives in Canada for 730days in last 5 years but not the last 5 years two years back then still he can be caught.

 

[Leon]

Leon

Can you elaborate, as what we know they would look into last 5 years only. If someone lives in Canada for 730days in last 5 years but not the last 5 years two years back then still he can be caught.

No, not if they don't get caught red-handed. However, if somebody is counting on being able to enter Canada with a still valid PR card even when they don't meet the RO and then staying two years to renew, they risk getting caught on entry and again if they try to sponsor a family member. If they don't get caught on entry and don't try to sponsor anyone during the 2 years, it's unlikely that they will get caught and once they have stayed their 2 years, their PR status is in good standing again and they can not get caught any more for the past.

However, it is not wise to count on being able to return and get the PR status back in good standing by staying two years because nobody knows when or if CIC will close that loophole. It is best to make sure you meet the RO at all times.

 

[Hasher]

Thanks for clarification.