Stuart Brook

Sam Johnson wrote:
    > Hi,
    > Is Landed immigrant the same as a permanent resident?
    > How long is this status valid? Always?
    > When can I apply for Canadian citizenship?
    > And do I need to appy for Canadian citizenship?
    > Thanks
    > Sam

Yes - landed immigrant is the old name. It is permanent, unless you
forfeit it directly or by not obeying the regulations currently in force
for maintaining it.

You do not have to apply for citizenship. You can remain a PR for life,
but you cannot vote.

Sam Johnson

Hi,

Is Landed immigrant the same as a permanent resident?
How long is this status valid? Always?
When can I apply for Canadian citizenship?
And do I need to appy for Canadian citizenship?

Thanks
Sam

{-.-}

    > You do not have to apply for citizenship. You can remain a PR for life,
    > but you cannot vote.

but the time spent outside Canada is always a consideration
if you're only a PR. not like being a citizen wherein you can stay
outside canada indefinitely. is that correct?

Stuart Brook

"{-.-}" wrote:
    > > You do not have to apply for citizenship. You can remain a PR for life,
    > > but you cannot vote.
    > but the time spent outside Canada is always a consideration
    > if you're only a PR. not like being a citizen wherein you can stay
    > outside canada indefinitely. is that correct?

Correct ... currently you must be in Canada for 2 years in the last 5,
but you have to meet whatever is current.

Stuart