A permanent resident is someone who has been given permanent resident status by immigrating to Canada, however, is not a Canadian citizen. Permanent residents are citizens of other countries. A person in Canada temporarily, like a student or foreign worker, is not a permanent resident. To keep your permanent resident status, you must have been in Canada for at least 730 days during the last five years. These 730 days don’t need to be continuous. Some of your time abroad may count towards the 730 days. New permanent residents do not need to apply for a Permanent resident card (PR card).  One will be sent to you.  There…

You are still a valid Permanent Resident. Application must be submitted within Canada

To be eligible for Canadian citizenship, you must, prior to applying: Be a permanent resident Have physically stayed in Canada as a permanent resident for 1,095 days in the last 5 years prior to applying.  Time spent outside Canada counts towards your physical presence requirements, if you: Were a permanent resident employed in or with the Canadian Armed Forces, federal public administration, public service of a province or territory Lived outside Canada with your Canadian or Permanent Resident spouse or common-law partner or parent who was employed with the Canadian Armed Forces, federal public administration, public service of a province or territory. Have filed your taxes…