Permanent residence
In June 2002, Canada introduced the Permanent Resident Card (PR Card), which is the primary document for proof of valid resident status in Canada, and if you are a permanent resident in Canada, you must have a valid PR card in order to re-enter Canada from overseas.
Permanent Resident Cards are valid for five years. Permanent residents of Canada who travel frequently may face challenges regarding an alleged breach of residence obligations. It is important to keep accurate records of your travels outside of Canada. Criminal allegations, inaccurate or incomplete applications and other procedural errors can cause delays and other problems.
Travel Documents
Is your Permanent Resident Card about to expire? Are you outside Canada and do not have a valid Permanent Resident Card? Do you wish to return to Canada and need help in obtaining a travel document, or have been refused a travel document?
In order to maintain permanent residence status, one must satisfy the legal requirement of having been in Canada for 730 days out of every 5-year period since landing. If you are overseas, you must apply for a Travel Document. A visa officer may refuse an application for a Travel Document; you can file an appeal in such a case.
Permanent Resident Cards are valid for five years. Permanent residents of Canada who travel frequently may face challenges regarding an alleged breach of residence obligations. It is important to keep accurate records of your travels outside of Canada. Criminal allegations, inaccurate or incomplete applications and other procedural errors can cause delays and other problems.
Travel Documents
Is your Permanent Resident Card about to expire? Are you outside Canada and do not have a valid Permanent Resident Card? Do you wish to return to Canada and need help in obtaining a travel document, or have been refused a travel document?
In order to maintain permanent residence status, one must satisfy the legal requirement of having been in Canada for 730 days out of every 5-year period since landing. If you are overseas, you must apply for a Travel Document. A visa officer may refuse an application for a Travel Document; you can file an appeal in such a case.
citizenship
On June 19, 2017, Bill C-6 passed Parliament. Some immediate changes include:
Other changes that will take place in fall of 2017 are:
Many people who were waiting to meet the requirements for citizenship – especially the physical presence part – will soon be able to apply. Contact us if you have any questions.
- Intent to live in Canada is no longer required.
- Citizenship revocation provisions only applying to dual citizens are repealed.
- Minors can qualify on their own.
Other changes that will take place in fall of 2017 are:
- people seeking citizenship will only have to be physically present in Canada for three out of five years, rather than four out of six.
- the age range for language and knowledge requirements will be 18 – 54 instead of 14 – 64.
- people will be able to count some of the time spent as temporary residents towards their citizenship requirements.
Many people who were waiting to meet the requirements for citizenship – especially the physical presence part – will soon be able to apply. Contact us if you have any questions.
passport application
A Canadian passport is the only reliable and universally accepted travel and identification document for Canadian citizens who travel abroad.
Issued to Canadian citizens only, a Canadian passport reflects the identity of the applicant as determined by documentary evidence of citizenship and documents to support identity.
Children over 16 years of age must have an individual passport.
Issued to Canadian citizens only, a Canadian passport reflects the identity of the applicant as determined by documentary evidence of citizenship and documents to support identity.
Children over 16 years of age must have an individual passport.