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  Me and my family are Canadian Permanent residents . We landed in Canada in November 2006 8 months and left Canada. Our PR cards are valid till December 2011.

1. There was a old rule which stated that as a PR one had to live in Canada for 6 months out of every 12 months period. But in 2002 this rule was changed and now a PR can stay out of the country maximum of 3 years (1095 days) out of a 5 year period (1825 days). I know this is true but just wanted to confirm this.

2. As per this rule The maximum we can stay outside of Canada is till Oct/Nov 2010 and after that have to return to Canada in order to maintain our Permanent residency status by fulfilling the requirement of living in Canada for 2 out of 5 years i.e 730 days. (our PR card expires on sept (2011). Is my understanding correct?

So when we return to Canada in say late 2009 will the Canadian Immigration officer ask us to prove at the Port of Entry that we will be able to meet the minimum of 730 days physical presence in Canada at the 5-year mark i.e till sept 2011 when our PR cards expire. I mean will they demand any kind of proof ? Can entry be denied if when we try to reenter Canada in late 2009/early 2010/

[11-08-2008,06:45]
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Anonymous
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The date on the PR card is the validity of the card and not of your PR status. Your 5 years started from the day you landed in Canada, i.e. date of landing on your CPR.

1. Your understanding of the current rule is correct.
2. If you stayed in Canada till July 1, 2007 then you need to return before June 30, 2010 to maintain your PR status.

You will have to provide proof that you still meet the definition of PR and will be allowed entry.

[11-08-2008,08:24]
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Samm
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Many thanks Samm
[12-08-2008,06:31]
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nanga
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