Canada PR holders can't keep status without living in Canada

“Hi, I received a Canadian PR through family sponsorship: husband. I live in Europe and most likely would like to live here a bit longer. But, I would like to keep my PR status in Canada and in order to keep it, I might need to live in Canada for a certain number of days in a five year period except if i am accompanying a Canadian citizen. Have any of you tried that path? Is it straight forward or there are complications? Thanks submitted by /u/OkProof1211 [link] [comments]”

“Hi everyone I wanted to check if anyone here has done a soft landing in Canada after receiving their CoPR and then left the country before receiving their physical PR card. If the PR card was subsequently delivered to their Canadian address and a friend or family member collected it and personally handed it over to them outside Canada, would this be considered a violation of any immigration rules? Has anyone done this or faced any issues because of it, particularly when returning to Canada or de”

“Hey everyone! I'm considering moving to Canada for a master's in Fall 2027, but I'm honestly confused about whether it's the right decision given the current job market and immigration situation. A little about me: - B.Tech in IT with a 9.3/10 CGPA - GRE: 326 - Currently working at Cognizant in the SAP/enterprise technology domain - Have some exposure to AI/ML projects and interested in pursuing a master's in CS, AI/ML, or a related tech field. My long-term goal is to build a”

“hello! my sister and I live in the philippines but we're already permanent resident here in Canada, we arrived here last Sept. 12, even the immigration at the airport said that it will most likely take a month for our pr card to arrive. so we became pr on Sept. 12 as well and we are PR through family sponsorship we are still studying in the ph so we have to go back home within this month, anyone here who knows how long pr cards in Canada really arrive once you land? thank you! submitte”

“I hold a Canadian PR since December 2022. Until now I have stayed about 10 days in Canada. I know the residency requirement is 730 days in 5 years. I wanted to check what my options would be if I want to move to Canada in early Jan 2027. I heard that I can enter and stay in Canada, and renew my PR once I complete my 730 days. Please help guide, if someone has gone through a similar situation or have more information. Thanks! submitted by /u/bladegrassy007 [link] [comments]”

“I'm renewing my PR card soon via online, and was wondering about the requirement for proof of residency. I understand that IRCC wants 2 pieces of evidence that show one has met the residency requirement in the 5 years immediately before the application. IRCC doesn't specify if that means 2 different types of evidence (i.e., NOA and bank statement) or literally 2 pieces of evidence like 2 NOA's. Some have suggested after talking to IRCC that simply 2 pieces of evidence like 2 NOA'”

“Some people I know have made me feel like conditional residence isn't as secure as permanent residence and that it can be taken away at any time. Is that actually true? I'd appreciate any advice or clarification from people with experience. submitted by /u/Hhhccjh [link] [comments]”

“I’m looking for some advice from anyone who has been in a similar situation. My husband and I applied for Canadian PR in 2019. At the time, he was living in the U.S. and I was in Europe, and we both felt that Canada would be the best place for us to build our future. We were selected for PR and everything was progressing smoothly. We were expecting our COPR around June 2020, but then the pandemic happened. Because of the delays, we didn’t receive it until August 2022. A lot changed during those”

“Hi everyone, looking for some advice from anyone who’s been in a similar situation. I was approved for PR in both Canada and Australia in late 2022. Because of circumstances at the time, I moved to Australia first, but my Canadian PR is still active and I have my PR card, which expires in September 2027. I’m now trying to decide whether it’s still worth moving to Canada or if I should just stay in Australia. I understand that I need to meet the 730-day residency obligation to maintain Canadian P”

“Anyone here with recent experiences on entering Canada without meeting residency obligation? I need to visit Canada for a business trip from the US and I have not met the RO. I plan on giving up the PR right after the visit since I do not plan on moving there long term. Does anyone know if entering without meeting RO negatively affects future visa applications for Canada and/or USA/UK/Australia/NZ submitted by /u/raumdeuter33 [link] [comments]”

“Hi , Looking for advice. I recently received PR (I have my PR Card and it expires in 2031), have been living in Canada for ~1 year with my Canadian spouse. I am from the US and I only have a US Passport which expires in March 2027. My whole family is still in the US and my spouse and I intend to visit them for Christmas this year. We'll only be there for the week of Christmas before returning. I plan to renew my passport once I return to Canada (again, returning to Canada end of December 202”

“Hello everyone, my PGWP is expiring soon and I'd love to hear about experiences from people who had to move out and then return after receiving their PR. How has the job search been after returning? Starting over is one my biggest anxieties because I've grinded for the last 5 years to get this role and I can't imagine doing it all over again even if I get the PR. Any success stories? submitted by /u/OkWeather303 [link] [comments]”

“I’m currently living and working in Montreal with about 1.5 years of Canadian TEER 0/1 work experience and 1 year of study at Concordia. What would be the fastest PR route: Quebec programs, moving outside Quebec and applying through Express Entry/CEC, or a PNP? Thank you! submitted by /u/birdofmoon1 [link] [comments]”

“We got our Canada PR back in 2022. However, due to circumstances we couldn't move and now our PR card is expiring next year. We are still outside Canada. It's practically impossible to make the 730 days residency obligation. Also there is information that CBSA may start a revocation process and we can appeal. But I'm doubtful if our case will be considered on H&C grounds. Has anyone voluntarily surrendered their PR due to RO failure and applied again? Is this step worth the risk?”

“Hi all, hoping to get some real experience from people who've been through this situation. I lived in my home country for about 2 years right up until I landed as a PR in Canada in September 2023. I submitted a police certificate from that country as part of my PR application. I'm now preparing my citizenship application (targeting submission October 2026). Since I resided there for 6+ consecutive months in the last 4 years, I understand a police certificate is technically required for c”

“We already have a PR card and hope to know how many years in total or in continuation we need to stay in Canada for our card to be renewed and her citizenship submitted by /u/Odd-Lavishness-7270 [link] [comments]”

“I got my PR in 2024 but I have never lived in Canada, I have only visited twice for 3-4 days from the US, where I live. I am going to be moving to Canada soon and driving my car through the border and shipping some of my things to arrive later, do i need a signed BSF186 in advance from CBSA or can I get it signed at the border? Would I need to pay any customs? also FYI i have never filled the BSF186 before submitted by /u/bby_groot [link] [comments]”

“Looking for Advice! Background My wife and I both got PR in March 2023. We landed, flew back to the US, and haven't been back since — zero days in Canada. Our cards expire March 2028. The gap wasn't intentional. We got married, my wife was finishing her education here, and between that and work commitments the timing never lined up. Every year we told ourselves we'd sort it out the next year. Now we're actually serious about moving. Where we are now Both in the US on work visas —”

“Hi everyone, I have a hypothetical question about Canadian PR status. PR card expires in 2 years Over the past 5 years, cumulative time in Canada is well below 2 years. timeline: Years 1-2: PR obtainer lived in Canada for 2 years Years 3-5: Left Canada, lived abroad for 3 years End of year 5: Made a brief return to Canada (few months) and attempted PR renewal Years 5-8: Lived abroad again for 3 years Now/Years 8-10: Just returned to Canada, planning to stay 2 years to try to meet RO (2 years in”

“We applied for spouse PR (Outland) outside of Quebec (US principal applicant) Applied Nov 2025 We moved to Canada (BC) in late june. We got pre arrival letter 1 and 2 while in Canada along with the passport request. We submitted the passport while in Canada and it was sent back to us with the COPR ready for signature. Do we have to leave and come back? Is it as simple as visiting the US for the day and coming back so the customs officer can sign? Thank you in advance! submitted by /u”

“We became Canadian permanent residents last year and plan to move there soon from the US. With Canada currently reducing immigration levels and tightening immigration generally, I wanted to ask this group oof is there any realistic risk that existing PRs who (despite meeting residency obligations) could face difficulty renewing their PR cards and / or applying for citizenship over the next 3-5 years? In other words, is there some meaningful policy/change-of-law risk that existing PRs should be t”

“Hi everyone! Just looking for some advice on my PR options. I’m living in Ontario. I have a Bachelor’s from my home country and a 2-year post-grad diploma from Canada. I’ll have around 1 year of experience as an Associate at RBC Dominion Securities (TEER 2) and potentially 6 months of ECE experience (TEER 2). Do you think I have a decent chance of getting PR through OINP or Express Entry? Should I focus more on the ECE route? Any advice would be really appreciated! 😊 submitted by /u”

“Hello everyone, I am a Canada PR holder since Oct 2022 with my PR card expiring in Oct 2027. I am a recent permanent resident of USA and planning on being an immigrant in the USA. I have never lived in Canada but only came for my landing. Per my understanding I would not be able to keep my Canada PR after it expires since I never lived in Canada? Or is there a way? In my ideal world j would be a citizen of both lol. I understand people may have a lot of trying situations and believe me i know. I”