Moving to India immediately after receiving PR card

[ray094]

Hi,

I have resided in Canada for 3 years now and have been working full-time with a Work Permit (PGWP). I have received my CoPR last month and am waiting to receive my PR card (possibly next month). Once I get it, I plan to quit my job and move back to India for a year. I have a few questions regarding immigration:

1. Can I move immediately after receiving a PR card? Or are there any restrictions on staying for a few days before leaving?
2. I believe I need to stay for around 2 years in the next 5 years in order to retain/extend my PR. Is that correct?
3. Do I need to inform CRA that I'm moving back even if it is only temporary (1 year)? If I don't, I may have to pay taxes in both countries, but if not, will it cause any legal issues?
4. Any list of items/tasks that I need to take care of, here in Canada, before I move to India?

All information and help is appreciated. Thank you!

 

[PMM]

Hi

Hi,

I have resided in Canada for 3 years now and have been working full-time with a Work Permit (PGWP). I have received my CoPR last month and am waiting to receive my PR card (possibly next month). Once I get it, I plan to quit my job and move back to India for a year. I have a few questions regarding immigration:

1. Can I move immediately after receiving a PR card? Or are there any restrictions on staying for a few days before leaving?
2. I believe I need to stay for around 2 years in the next 5 years in order to retain/extend my PR. Is that correct?
2. Do I need to inform CRA that I'm moving back even if it is only temporary (1 year)? If I don't, I may have to pay taxes in both countries, but if not, will it cause any legal issues?
3. Any list of items/tasks that I need to take care of, here in Canada, before I move to India?

All information and help is appreciated. Thank you!

1. Yes, no restrictions
2. Yes, 2 years residency in every 5 year period.
3. No.

 

[canuck78]

Hi,

I have resided in Canada for 3 years now and have been working full-time with a Work Permit (PGWP). I have received my CoPR last month and am waiting to receive my PR card (possibly next month). Once I get it, I plan to quit my job and move back to India for a year. I have a few questions regarding immigration:

1. Can I move immediately after receiving a PR card? Or are there any restrictions on staying for a few days before leaving?
2. I believe I need to stay for around 2 years in the next 5 years in order to retain/extend my PR. Is that correct?
3. Do I need to inform CRA that I'm moving back even if it is only temporary (1 year)? If I don't, I may have to pay taxes in both countries, but if not, will it cause any legal issues?
4. Any list of items/tasks that I need to take care of, here in Canada, before I move to India?

All information and help is appreciated. Thank you!

Yes you need to inform CRA if you are leaving the country for a year so they can determine whether you’ll be a tax resident or not for the next year. This will also prevent any possible fraud on your account. You also need to inform your provincial healthcare plan that you will be out of the country. They will put your account on hold.