Help with canadian immigration question?

Question

how many years can you live out of canada if you are only a permanent resident?

if it is longer than the allowed period is it still possible to move back to canada without any problems?

couldnt find this info on the net

thank you in advance.

Answer 1

Hello my friend.  I am currently a PR in Canada.  You must be physically present in Canada for 730 days in order to meet the residency obligations.  Check it out:

Canadian Residency Obligations

Appendix A: Residency obligation

Minimum residency obligations

You must meet the residency obligation to obtain a Permanent Resident Card. The following table represents the minimum requirements.

If you have been a permanent resident for you must

five years or more have been physically present in Canada for a minimum of 730 days within the past 5 years.

less than five years show that you will be able to meet the minimum of 730 days physical presence in Canada at the 5-year mark.

WHAT HAPPENS IF RESIDENCY

OBLIGATIONS ARE NOT MET

Failure to comply with residency obligations may result in the loss of permanent residence status.



In Canada

When a permanent resident fails to meet residency obligations, CIC officers may issue a departure order that requires that person to leave Canada. The decision to issue a departure order may be appealed to the IAD within 30 days of receiving the notification. Permanent residency status will be lost if the decision is not appealed.



Abroad

When a permanent resident does not meet residency obligations while abroad, CIC officers may inform that person in writing that they have failed to meet their residency obligations. Information on appeal procedures will be provided at that time. Permanent residency status will be lost if an appeal is not received by the IAD within 60 days of a permanent resident receiving the written non-compliance notification.