Hey There,
A quick (perhaps nooby question):
- I got my permanent residency for Canada last August (spousal PR)
- We did not end up moving to Canada in August (I landed and picked up my PR), due to work which kept me back in the UK.
- I remain in the UK, but aim to move to Canada 2023.
- Every time I go through border control, they always ask if I am a resident of UK or have I given it up, and vice versa?
My question is - can you be a dual resident of both Canada and UK? I intend to file a tax return in both jurisdictions as there are tax treaties which prevent me from being double taxed.
I know I can easily continue my spousal PR by just living with my Canadian wife outside of Canada, but why do I always get challenged on my residency status when entering Canada?
I'd love any thoughts, and what the correct response to border control should be every time I enter Canada - as far as I know, it's perfectly legal for me to be a PR in Canada, but reside in the UK with my Canadian wife, and retain my PR status.
I really appreciate any insight here
A quick (perhaps nooby question):
- I got my permanent residency for Canada last August (spousal PR)
- We did not end up moving to Canada in August (I landed and picked up my PR), due to work which kept me back in the UK.
- I remain in the UK, but aim to move to Canada 2023.
- Every time I go through border control, they always ask if I am a resident of UK or have I given it up, and vice versa?
My question is - can you be a dual resident of both Canada and UK? I intend to file a tax return in both jurisdictions as there are tax treaties which prevent me from being double taxed.
I know I can easily continue my spousal PR by just living with my Canadian wife outside of Canada, but why do I always get challenged on my residency status when entering Canada?
I'd love any thoughts, and what the correct response to border control should be every time I enter Canada - as far as I know, it's perfectly legal for me to be a PR in Canada, but reside in the UK with my Canadian wife, and retain my PR status.
I really appreciate any insight here