Immigration issues

What happens to your permanent resident (PR) status if you leave Canada for an extended period of time? 2 months ago

Find out how to maintain your PR status in Canada during a long absence: the 730-day rule, exceptions, card renewal, and tips for returning.

How to maintain PR status if you are outside Canada for more than 730 days in a 5-year period? 2 months ago

Find out how to maintain your PR status in Canada after violating the 730-day rule: exceptions, humanitarian grounds, appeals, and tips for returning.

Do I need to notify the Canadian government of my departure? 2 months ago

Find out when you need to notify the Canadian government of your departure: tax requirements, PR status, health insurance, benefits, PRTD, and other important obligations.

Do you need to return your CUAET visa if you have left Canada? 2 months ago

Find out if you need to return your CUAET visa when leaving Canada, how to travel properly, re-entry conditions, and important program rules.

How to restore your PR if you lost your status due to a long absence? 2 months ago

Find out how to restore your PR status in Canada after losing it: PRTD on humanitarian grounds, appeals to the IAD, evidence, documents, advice, and chances of success.

What to do with open immigration cases if you have left Canada? 2 months ago

Find out how leaving Canada while your immigration application is being processed affects your citizenship, PR status, document renewal, and your right to return.

Can I leave Canada while I am applying for citizenship? 2 months ago

Find out if you can leave Canada while your citizenship application is being processed, what risks this poses, the mandatory requirements, and how to avoid problems with tests, ceremonies, and PR status.

How to return to Canada if your PR card has expired? 2 months ago

Find out how to return to Canada with an expired PR card: PRTD application, returning via the land border from the US, requirements, documents, and tips.

What to do if you have lost your right to PR but want to return? 2 months ago

Find out how to regain your permanent resident status in Canada after losing it. Reasons for losing PR, appeals, humanitarian grounds, reapplication, and practical steps for returning to Canada.

How do I obtain confirmation of PR status to return to Canada? 2 months ago

Find out how to return to Canada without a valid PR card: PRTD, status confirmation, documents, humanitarian grounds, and useful tips.