Requirements to keep PR

[saqeb]

I am writing this, as I have a query regarding my immigration and I am really depressed with it. I applied for immigration and got visa stamp on 08-March-2017, the visa is valid till 08-March-2018. I have the plan to move in February - 2018. The reason to be late is some family issue.

Now my question is, what are the requirements to keep this visa valid? Means how many years I have to stay in Canada just to keep my PR (Not Citizenship requirements).

Actually, I am planning to visit Canada in Feb-2018 for a week or so and then came back for 2 years and finally move to Canada in 2019 permanently.


Waiting for your kind response and expert opinion.

 

[canuck78]

Are you sure your landing must be completed by March 2018? It should be written on your COPR but should correspond the expiration of your medical approval.

 

[Bs65]

I am writing this, as I have a query regarding my immigration and I am really depressed with it. I applied for immigration and got visa stamp on 08-March-2017, the visa is valid till 08-March-2018. I have the plan to move in February - 2018. The reason to be late is some family issue.

Now my question is, what are the requirements to keep this visa valid? Means how many years I have to stay in Canada just to keep my PR (Not Citizenship requirements).

Actually, I am planning to visit Canada in Feb-2018 for a week or so and then came back for 2 years and finally move to Canada in 2019 permanently.


Waiting for your kind response and expert opinion.

See the rules here http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/guides/5445ETOC.asp#appendixA

Basically once you land then in the first 5 years you must accumulate a min 730 days in Canada. In effect this means you could in theory spend near 3 years away as long as in returning the next 2 years you dont leave.

Remember though you will need a Canadian address for your PR card to be mailed to else if not you will need to apply for a PRTD to be able to fly back to Canada. Also do not as others still seem to confuse the PR card expiry date with the residency obligation, only the 5 years from the landing date count not the PR card start/end date.

 

[saqeb]

Yes canuck, expiry on the visa is 08-Mar-2018. What will happen if goto Canada before 08-March-2018 and will come back in a month? Will my PR revoke?

 

[canuck78]

You need to land before March 8th and yes you can leave after you land and return when you want to settle permanently.

 

[saqeb]

Thanks people for your prompt responses. From bits of advice, I understand that I can come back after landing.

 

[Bs65]

Thanks people for your prompt responses. From bits of advice, I understand that I can come back after landing.

Yes but make sure you either have someone , a friend for example, mail or courier your PR card to you else you need to apply for a PRTD given without one or the other you will not be able to board a plane to return.

As said you can land and leave straight away then stay away for max nearly 3 years as long as you still accumulate 730 days in Canada in the first 5 years. So for example if you stayed away for the full 3 years you would need to stay the next 2 years without leaving at all to maintain your residency obligation.

 

[saqeb]

Thank BS65, I have a friend there and I will ask him to courier PR. Again thanks to all of you fellows for your valuable support advice.