Canada's immigration policy stipulates that permanent residents must live in Canada for 2 years (730 days) every 5 years. Many people know that this policy exists and meets residence requirements as much as possible.

However, considering that permanent residents may need to go abroad in some cases, Canadian immigration has set some special regulations.

In the following seven cases, the travel time of a permanent resident can be counted as a 730-day residence requirement:

Short-term travel abroad: If permanent residents travel abroad for no more than three months each time, they can be accumulated as residence time.

Working or studying abroad: If a permanent resident needs to work or study abroad, have a work or study permit, and retains his primary residence in Canada, a 730-day overseas travel period can be calculated.

Spouse or accompanying family member: If the spouse or minor child of a permanent resident goes abroad due to his or her work or study needs, the period can also be calculated for 730 days.

Military Service: If a permanent resident needs to return to his original nationality for military service, this period can be calculated to 730 days.

Job or Task: If a permanent resident needs to work or perform a task abroad, the period can also be calculated for 730 days.

Accompanying immediate family: If a permanent resident needs to accompany his immediate family (spouse, parents and children) to seek medical treatment abroad, this period can be calculated at 730 days.

Going abroad due to illness: If permanent residents need treatment abroad, the period can also be counted as 730 days.

It is worth noting that if you go abroad for too long and exceed the prescribed period, you must apply for the Canadian Immigration Authority’s permission in advance. Only the time for going abroad can be counted as a 730-day residence requirement.

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Immigration Supervision

Immigration instructions refer to people with permanent residence status who need to stay in Canada in order to successfully update the maple leaf card. One of the most important conditions for updating the Canadian Maple Leaf Card is to require the holder to live in Canada for 2 years (730 days).

Obtaining permanent residence status in Canada also means enjoying all benefits of citizens other than election rights. Generally speaking, Canada's permanent resident status can also be said to be in a public relations state, holding a Canadian maple leaf card, a green card, etc.

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Maple Leaf Card

Maple Leaf Card is one of the documents that can prove that the holder is a permanent resident of Canada.

After successfully applying for immigration, he needs to log in to Canada within the time specified by the Immigration Bureau and apply for the first maple leaf card.

The validity period of the maple leaf card is 5 years, and holders can begin preparing to update the maple leaf card 9 months from the expiration date.

Usually, maple leaf card holders will simply think that as long as they live in Canada for 2 years, they can successfully apply for renewal, but "2 years" means the time when the applicant submits the renewal application and calculates 2 years within 5 years.