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Robinhill Posts: 1
Posted On: 9/28/2015
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Hi, I would be very grateful for some advice.
I am a UK citizen, currently in the U.K., who has just received my 'Confirmation of Permanent Residence'. It is valid until April 2016.
My mother is very ill here but I wish to return to Ontario (Toronto)for a week in November to sort out some affairs.
Will I be permitted to do this but be allowed to return to the UK until early 2016 to care for my mother (I can provide a letter from her doctor)?.... i.e. do I have to remain in Canada while my PR card is being processed?
Also, and I guess part of the same question, are you permitted to work while your PR card is being processed as I gather it takes approx 52 days to be processed.
Many thanks for your help,
Regards, Adrian
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Moderator Moderator Posts: 4075
Posted On: 9/29/2015
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Hello Adrian,
Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.
We can appreciate that you would be concerned about your time in Canada and your mother's situation.
From what we understand from your post, you are planning on doing your landing in Toronto in November.
If you are referring to doing your landing and then leaving, many of our users have reported that they have successfully landed and then left Canada shortly after landing.
If you do this, it is important that you are aware of your requirements as a permanent resident and how long you can stay outside Canada. You can find additional information in our Settlement.Org What are the residency requirements for Permanent Residents? article.
You must be physically present in Canada for at least 730 days (2 years) in every 5-year period.
It does not really matter when in the five year period as long as the sum of all stays is 730 days.
However, if this is your plan, you should ensure that you will be able to meet your residency requirements. Many of our users have suggested that, although this means that you can spend a total of up to 3 years outside of Canada during a 5-year period, it is wise to not stay out for the full period. This way, if in the event that you are in Canada and must leave for reasons of an emergency or something similar, you will have the time available.
Regarding your question about your PR card, you can find some information on the CIC website in the I need to leave Canada and I do not have a permanent resident card. Can I later return to Canada without a PR card? question.
You can also find some additional information on the CIC website in the I am outside of Canada and do not have a PR card. How can I return to Canada? section.
Here is an excerpt,
I am outside of Canada and do not have a PR card. How can I return to Canada?
Canada’s entry requirements are changing
Starting March 15, 2016, if you are a permanent resident of Canada and a citizen of a visa-exempt country, you will need to travel with your Canadian permanent resident (PR) card or PR travel document when flying to Canada. Otherwise, you may not be able to board your flight to Canada. PRs who are citizens of visa-required countries will continue to need to show their PR card when boarding a flight to Canada.
If you are in Canada and do not have a permanent resident, find out how to apply for a permanent resident card.
If you are outside Canada and do not have a PR card or your card is expired, find out how to apply for a permanent resident travel document.
If you are outside Canada and plan to return to Canada by:
Private vehicle
There are other documents you can use to re-enter the country.
By bus or train
You must apply for a Permanent Resident Travel Document. Otherwise you may not be able to travel to Canada.
You can apply to replace your PR card when you return to Canada.
By air
Starting March 15, 2016, if you are a permanent resident of Canada and a citizen of a visa-exempt country, you will need to travel with you Canadian permanent resident (PR) card or PR travel document when flying to Canada. Otherwise, you may not be able to board your flight to Canada. PRs who are citizens of visa-required countries will continue to need to show their PR card when boarding a flight to Canada.
If you are outside Canada and do not have a PR card or your card is expired, find out how to apply for a permanent resident travel document.
Regarding your last question,
are you permitted to work while your PR card is being processed as I gather it takes approx 52 days to be processed.
In order to work in Canada you are required to have a Social Insurance Number (SIN). In order to apply for a SIN, you are need to present certain documents.
You can find some detailed information on how to apply for a SIN in our Settlement.Org How do I get a Social Insurance Number (SIN)? and What documents do I need to apply for a Social Insurance Number (SIN)? articles.
You will see in the article about the documents that are required to apply, you can use other documents other than your PR card to apply. If you do not have your PR card, you can still apply for your SIN.
After you apply, if you meet all the requirements, you can get your number the day you hand in the application. Service Canada no longer provides plastic SIN cards. There is no application fee for your first SIN.
I hope this information is helpful. Please let us know if you have further questions and if there is any follow up to your question/situation.
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Anna
Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS
Settlement.Org
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