PR residency-obligation calculator

Overview

PR residency-obligation calculator

A permanent resident ordinarily needs 730 qualifying days in each five-year period. A person who has held PR status for less than five years must be able to reach 730 days by the fifth anniversary.

The review changes after the fifth anniversary

For an established permanent resident, the calculation generally looks backward over the five years before the assessment. During the first five years, the question is whether enough time remains to accumulate 730 days.

A PR card’s printed expiry date does not determine whether status has been lost.

Some days abroad may count, but only under exact tests

The legislation can credit time accompanying a Canadian-citizen spouse, common-law partner or parent, and certain qualifying Canadian-business or public-service employment. The relationship, employment and accompanying facts must match the statutory wording.

Working remotely for an ordinary Canadian client while living abroad does not automatically qualify.

A borderline calculation needs evidence

List every entry, exit and claimed period abroad, then attach records that prove residence, travel, employment and relationships. Avoid double-counting days that fall into more than one category.

A travel-document refusal, examination at the border or appeal involves deadlines and consequences beyond the arithmetic.