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Residency Obligation

Residency Obligation

At Kahlon Law Office, we recognize that securing and maintaining Canadian permanent residency is a significant milestone in your immigration journey. However, fulfilling residency obligations is essential to retaining your status. Our experienced legal team provides detailed guidance to ensure you comply with Canada’s residency requirements while navigating any challenges that may arise.

What are the residency obligations for Canadian permanent residents?

Under Canada’s Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA), permanent residents must meet specific residency obligations to maintain their status. The primary requirement is that a permanent resident must be physically present in Canada for at least 730 days within a five-year period. However, time spent outside of Canada may still count towards the residency requirement under certain conditions:

  1. Accompanying a Canadian Citizen – If a permanent resident is outside Canada while accompanying a Canadian citizen who is their spouse, common-law partner, or parent (if they are a dependent child), this time may count towards the residency requirement.
  2. Employment with a Canadian Business or Government Agency – Permanent residents working full-time abroad for a Canadian business or a federal, provincial, or territorial public administration may count this time towards their residency requirement.
  3. Accompanying a Permanent Resident Employed by a Canadian Business – If a permanent resident is abroad accompanying a spouse, common-law partner, or parent (if they are a dependent child) who is also a permanent resident employed by a Canadian business or government entity, this time may contribute to meeting residency obligations.

What happens if you do not meet residency obligations?

Failing to meet residency obligations can result in the loss of permanent resident status. At Kahlon Law Office, we offer strategic legal assistance to help clients remain compliant, including:

  • Assessing Residency Compliance – We analyze your travel history and determine whether you meet the 730-day requirement.
  • PR Card Renewal Assistance – The Permanent Resident (PR) Card is crucial for re-entry into Canada. We assist clients with the renewal process and required documentation.
  • Legal Advice on Employment Abroad – We guide permanent residents who need to work overseas, helping them structure their employment to maintain compliance with residency obligations.

Various personal and professional circumstances can make fulfilling residency obligations challenging. Our legal team assists with overcoming these challenges by providing solutions such as:

  • Permanent Resident Travel Document (PRTD) Applications – If your PR card has expired while you are outside Canada, we assist in securing a PRTD, allowing re-entry while preserving your residency status.
  • Residency Obligation Appeals – If you are facing a residency review or potential status loss, our firm provides skilled legal representation before the Immigration Appeal Division (IAD) to protect your rights.
  • Humanitarian and Compassionate Considerations – If extraordinary circumstances prevented you from meeting residency obligations, we advocate on your behalf, presenting humanitarian and compassionate grounds to retain your status.

Why choose Kahlon Law Office?

At Kahlon Law Office, we provide personalized and expert legal solutions for maintaining permanent residency in Canada. Our team is committed to helping clients navigate complex residency requirements, whether through PR card renewals, compliance strategies, or legal representation in residency obligation cases. We prioritize your immigration success and offer the expertise necessary to safeguard your status in Canada.

If you need assistance with your residency obligations or have concerns about maintaining your permanent resident status, contact Kahlon Law Office today. Our experienced immigration lawyers are ready to provide legal guidance and representation to secure your future in Canada.

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