Temporary move back to USA, wish to retain Canadian PR while working

[maxkoala]

So due to a family emergency, I, as an American citizen, had to move temporarily back to the States. I do not expect to stay here beyond October of this year (i.e. 3 1/2 months at most) and mostly I'm wondering if I can hold part-time employment here in the States and still retain my Canadian permanent residency. Any links to official information on this matter would be fantastic!

 

[scylla]

To retain your PR status, you must live in Canada for 2 out of every 5 rolling years. Leaving for 3.5 months won't be an issue.

 

[maxkoala]

To retain your PR status, you must live in Canada for 2 out of every 5 rolling years. Leaving for 3.5 months won't be an issue.

And that applies even if I'm employed in the States for those 3 months?

 

[maxkoala]

To retain your PR status, you must live in Canada for 2 out of every 5 rolling years. Leaving for 3.5 months won't be an issue.

Also, I understand the living requirements, but is that for 2 consecutive years, or 2 years total throughout the entire 5 years?

 

[scylla]

And that applies even if I'm employed in the States for those 3 months?

Yes - same rule applies. It doesn't matter why you are outside of Canada.

 

[scylla]

Also, I understand the living requirements, but is that for 2 consecutive years, or 2 years total throughout the entire 5 years?

The 2 years do not have to be consecutive.