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How long can I stay outside Canada as a PR? 

ForumUser
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Posted On: 7/13/2016
ForumUser
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Hi,
I am PR card holder.

MY question is for how long I can stay out of Canada?

Can I go for 13 months altogether or have to come back after every 6 month to maintain my PR status?
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PMM
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Posted On: 7/13/2016
PMM
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Hi


ForumUser wrote:
Hi,
I am PR card holder.

MY question is for how long I can stay out of Canada?

Can I go for 13 months altogether or have to come back after every 6 month to maintain my PR status?


1. To maintain your PR status you must reside in Canada for 2 years in every 5 year period, the time doesn't have to be consecutive.
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Posted On: 7/14/2016
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Hello,

You can also find some additional information in our Settlement.Org What are the residency requirements for permanent residents (PRs)? article.

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
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