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Missing your Canadian permanent residency (PR) residency obligation can feel like a major setback. You may be unsure of what this means for your PR status or what steps to take next. Whether it happened because of time spent abroad for family reasons, work, or unexpected life events, not meeting the requirement does not always mean you have lost your PR status, but it does need attention and action right away. The good news is that there are still paths…

Missing your Canadian permanent residency (PR) residency obligation can feel like a major setback. You may be unsure of what this means for your PR status or what steps to take next. Whether it happened because of time spent abroad for family reasons, work, or unexpected life events, not meeting the requirement does not always mean you have lost your PR status, but it does need attention and action right away. The good news is that there are still paths…

For Canadian permanent residents traveling outside of Canada, the Permanent Resident Travel Document, or PRTD, is crucial. It serves as proof of your status when you don’t have your Permanent Resident Card handy, allowing you to return to Canada without a hitch. But what happens if your PRTD application faces a refusal? This situation can be stressful and a bit daunting. Fear not; understanding the appeal process can make a big difference. It’s important to secure your residency status by…

Being a permanent resident in Canada comes with certain expectations, including meeting residency requirements. This obligation is essential to maintaining your status as a permanent resident. It’s not just about living in Canada; it’s also about fulfilling specific conditions set by immigration laws. The requirement is straightforward: you must be present in Canada for a minimum of 730 days over a five-year period. This might sound simple, but various life situations can make it challenging to fulfill. Travelling for work,…

For many permanent residents in Canada, travelling can be an exciting but sometimes complicated adventure, especially if your documents are not in order. A Permanent Resident Travel Document (PRTD) can be your ticket back into Canada when you’ve been outside and your PR card has expired. Understanding how to obtain this document on humanitarian and compassionate grounds is crucial if you’ve faced challenges that kept you from returning as planned. The PR Travel Document on Humanitarian and Compassionate Grounds Explained…