PR Residency Requirement
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PR Residency Requirement
I was granted PR and entered Canada for the first time as a permanent resident in October 2018. I had a video interview and realised that the salary I would be able to earn in Canada was far below what I was by then making as a contractor in the UK. Knowing IR35 reforms were on the way I decided to stay here and fill my boots and look again when the good time ran out here. Since then we've had coronavirus which has restricted travel and increased economic uncertainty. I don't want to let the opportunity to have lived and worked in Canada to pass me by but if I don't find work in Canada by October 2021 it will be impossible for me to meet the 730 days residency required to secure the permanent residence.
Is the PR revoked automatically or do they have to make a decision - is enforcement reserved for those that have made a nuisance of themselves in some way and come to the attention of the authorities? Does anyone have any experience of this sort of situation?
Is the PR revoked automatically or do they have to make a decision - is enforcement reserved for those that have made a nuisance of themselves in some way and come to the attention of the authorities? Does anyone have any experience of this sort of situation?
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Re: PR Residency Requirement
If you enter before that point, then you will just need to stay in Canada long enough to ensure you spend the 730 days there out of every 5 year period. I would personally recommend you don't leave it as late as October 2021, as then you have no leeway at all and are essentially 'land locked' in Canada for the next 2 years, meaning you can't return to the UK for any emergencies etc. Always better to give yourself a bit of time if you can.
HTH, best of luck.
Last edited by christmasoompa; Jun 11th 2021 at 10:39 am.