- November 9, 2016
- Posted by: Editor
- Category: Uncategorized
Are you a permanent resident of Canada, and now need to renew your permanent resident card? Do you know how? If not, then don’t get stressed! Contact Azimi Immigration today to let us help you with the process.
Better yet, let’s tell you the basics.
1. Permanent Residence cards are valid for 5 years.
2. Your Permanent Residence status is not the same as your Permanent Resident Card. They are Separate. Even if your PR card expires that does not mean that you are no longer a permanent resident. To maintain your status you need to fulfill residency obligations.
3. It’s important to renew your card if you intend to travel abroad, as it is mandatory that you have a valid PR card when boarding a plane to Canada. If your PR card has expired or is about to expire, contact us and we will be happy help you with the renewal process.
4. To maintain your permanent residence status, you must meet residency obligations. The current residency obligations are: living in Canada for at least 2 years (730 days) out of the last 5 years if you have been a permanent resident for 5 years or more.
OR
If you have been a permanent residence for less than 5 years, you must show that you would meet the 730 days (2 years) physical presence in Canada during the 5 years from the date that you became a permanent resident.
5. There are several ways to maintain your permanent residence and accumulate days towards your residency obligations if you are outside of Canada for an extended period of time:
a) If you are the spouse, child, or common-law partner of a permanent resident who is outside of Canada, and is also employed on a full-time basis by a Canadian business or Public Service of Canada; or
b) You obtain a full-time employment by a Canadian business or Public Service of Canada and are assigned a position that is outside of Canada; or
c) Travelling with a Canadian common-law partner, spouse OR if you are a child under the age of 19 and are accompanying a parent.