My question is does the CRA share information with CIC?

This is regarding a PR in the process of meeting a residency obligation, who has a SIN number that is most likely dormant due it not being used for over 5 years. A conversation is expected with Service Canada about reactivating the SIN.

The concern is will the CRA advise the CIC in any way about the where abouts of a PR who has contacted CRA.

Could someone please advise as to whether there is a risk of one agency speaking to another about this situation?

Thanks

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If the PR is in the process of renewing a PR card then, they have to send (along with the rest of the application and required documents):

"A copy of one of the following:

Other Income Tax assessments issued by Canada Revenue Agency within the past five (5) years, or
transcripts from a recognized post-secondary institution in Canada verifying attendance within the past five (5) years or
for all school-aged children, written records verifying attendance within the past five (5) years.

If you are unable to provide two secondary identity documents or proof of residence as described above, include a signed and dated statutory declaration clearly explaining the reasons why."

Otherwise, I think it's down to proving that you've been outside of Canada but with a Canadian citizen.

(Not that I'm an expert, or that this is "good" advice, I just read the forms recently.)

Thanks for your response.

But that is not quite the situation. I am not applying for a PR card, as I have not met my residency obligation yet. All I want to know if CRA would advise CIC of permanent residents who are in breach of their residency obligation.

If anyone knows this would be great if you could advise.

Thanks alot

No way to tell for sure until they come knocking. It is always a possibility and more likely as departments share information. Whatever, if you fail to meet the requirements and lie about it, you could be kicked out of Canada anytime in the future, even with citizenship, this can be taken away if acquired fraudulently.

If you live in Canada and can meet the requirements, should not be a problem. If you don't live in Canada, will not meet the residency requirements and are hoping to buck the system, it could well catch up with you, if not now, maybe in 30 years time, who knows.