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Hi Everyone,

I just wanted to confirm whether or not my husband and I (PRs) have to be working in order to sponsor our child (born outside of Canada).

Would it be better for him to just go to Canada alone to start the process or should we attempt to get a TRV?

Please advise

Applicants for PR cards are required to substantiate their residence in Canada by providing their residential history for the past five years, as well as the name and address of their employer(s) and/or school(s) attended. While the IMM 1000 is the primary document to demonstrate status, clients have the additional flexibility to submit alternative documentation, including a provincial driver’s licence or other provincial photo ID, student cards from provincially accredited colleges or universities, or the most recent Canada Revenue Agency tax assessment notice.

1- This 3 yrs time can be used as one time -window OR visits randomly can be sumed up to 3 yrs??

2- I heard from people here that the new law is one must be present in CA for six months in every one yr ,is this true ?

and

3- NOW 4 yrs are required in six yrs to maintain permanent residency ?

1- I would like to inquire about the minimum amount of money, if any, I should bring with me during landing to activate my PR status. Do I must carry the funds required to apply to immigration (i.e. the $11,931 for one principal applicant), all in cash?

Or would a bank statement/letter from my bank in my country of residence be enough to show to the officer and I can carry any amount of money I want?

Does the duration I am staying for post landing affect how much money I should bring with me?

Or is it sufficient to have a bank statement/letter from the bank in my country of residence as a proof that I have enough funds?

Does the period of my stay post the first landing impose a specific minimum amount of cash on hand requirement?

Unless you are currently authorized to work in Canada and have a valid job offer from an employer in Canada, or you qualify under the Canadian Experience Class, you must show that you have enough money to support yourself and your family after you get to Canada.

You cannot borrow this money from another person. You must be able to use this money to pay the costs of living for your family (even if they are not coming with you).

You will need to show proof to the Canadian visa office in your home country that you have enough money when you apply to immigrate.

The amount of money you need to support your family is set by the size of your family. We update these amounts every year.

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You do not have to show that you have these funds if:

*you have a valid offer of arranged employment in Canada AND
*you are currently working or authorized to work in Canada.

These funds could be in the form of:

*cash
*documents that show property or capital payable to you (such as stocks, bonds, debentures, treasury bills, etc.) or
*documents that guarantee payment of a set amount of money, which are payable to you (such as bankers’ drafts, cheques, travellers’ cheques or money orders).

2- Do I need to carry photographs for the PR card application or it will be the same photo on my COPR?

Should I carry photographs for the PR card application or will they just use the same photo on my COPR?

3- Do I need to carry original copies of my birth certificate, educational certificates, work letter etc. to show to the officer during the landing interview?

Will the officer need to see documents like birth certificates, educational degrees, work letter etc. during landing?

Losing your permanent resident status

Losing your permanent resident status does not happen automatically. You cannot lose your permanent resident status simply by living outside of Canada long enough that you don’t meet the residency requirement. Unless you have gone through an official process, you have not lost or given up your permanent resident status, even though you may not be eligible to return to Canada as a permanent resident.

You may lose your permanent resident status if:

An adjudicator determines that you are no longer a permanent resident following an inquiry

A visa officer determines you do not meet the required residency when you apply for a permanent resident travel document or temporary resident travel document.

You may lose your permanent resident status in one of the ways described above if:

*you do not live in Canada for two out of five years;
*you are convicted of a serious crime and told to leave Canada; or
*you become a Canadian citizen.

You do not lose your permanent resident status if your PR card expires.