Permanent Resident

Permanent Residence (PR) status allows non-Canadians the right to reside in Canada. This allows Permanent Residents to enjoy most benefits and rights granted to Canadian citizens although they may not run for political office or vote.

Permanent Residents must comply with a with the following:

  1. Must be physically present in Canada for two-years out of every five-year period;
  2. The accompanying permanent-resident spouse, common-law partner or parent must also be in compliance with their residency obligation;
  3. Reside with your accompanying Canadian-citizen or permanent-resident spouse, common-law partner or parent.
Note: Failure to meet these requirements will result in the permanent residency status to be revoked.



There are some exceptional circumstances that allow you to be outside of Canada for an extended period of time.You may be absent from Canada and use them as your days of residency for one of the following reasons:
  1. You are accompanying your Canadian-citizen spouse or common-law partner
  2. You are a child, accompanying a Canadian-citizen parent.
  3. You are employed on a full-time basis by a Canadian business, the Public Service of Canada or the public service of a Canadian province.
  4. You are accompanying your permanent resident spouse or common-law partner who is also outside Canada and who is employed on a full-time basis by a Canadian business, the Public Service of Canada or the public service of a Canadian province.
  5. You are a child accompanying a permanent resident parent who is outside Canada and employed on a full-time basis by a Canadian business, the Public Service of Canada or the public service of a Canadian province.

APPEALS:

In the case that you failed to meet the Permanent Residency criteria, you may be able to appeal to not revoke your status. If you are a permanent resident within or outside of Canada and have failed your permanent residency requirements, you may be in a position where you have the right to appeal this decision.