The time between landing in Canada and returning to Canada
 

Something I read today concerned me.

When you land and then return to the UK, are you allowed to work for a UK company or must it be a Canadian one???

I won't have my PR card at that point and so will need a Travel document, but the instructions on completing the TD indicate that you can only work for a Canadian company after you have landed.

Can anyone shed any light on this??

If you carry on working as normal, does this mean you cannot return to Canada??

Thanks.

Re: The time between landing in Canada and returning to Canada
 

You can work for whoever you like.
However, to retain your PR status you must live in Canada for 2 out of every 5 years. If you're employed by a Canadian company, but working overseas, then this counts as "living in Canada".

Re: The time between landing in Canada and returning to Canada
 

Thanks Rob_999 for pointing that out.

Maybe its just me, but its amazing how those Guidance notes can be interpreted in so many different ways!

Re: The time between landing in Canada and returning to Canada
 

I Landed in April 2008 with no Intention of staying in canada, after two weeks I returned and continued work with ym UK company.
I managed to sort out jobs in canada and moved to calgary in Oct 2008.

As already mentioned as long as you fulfil the 2 out of 5 yrs criteria, in order to keep PR status,you can work for whom and where you like