Many people would like to become a resident of Canada, and so because of the high rate of people seeking residency in Canada, a means was provided by the government to allow immigrants from other countries becomes residents in Canada. This is why the permanent resident card was created.
Who is it for?
The permanent resident card is for immigrants from another country who are staying in Canada for a long time. This permanent resident card cannot be granted to a temporary resident. Note that before you are granted this status, you have to fulfill some certain obligations.
For example, you have to stay in the country for about 730 days, and if you have any reason to travel, it should be under the following conditions:
- If you’re accompanied by a citizen of Canada such as a spouse, a common-law parent. You must also submit proof that the person you are traveling with is a citizen of Canada, and if the person is your spouse, you must provide proof that you are truly married to the individual.
You must then provide certain documents which are mandatory before you are then allowed.
- You can also leave the country if you are traveling on an official assignment. This means that if your place of work gives you the assignment to travel to another country for work purposes, then you would be able to travel. You would also be required to bring certain documents and also, you are to note that whatever assignment took you out of the country, once the assignment is completed, you are to return to your employer in Canada and resume your duties.
- If you are accompanied by a permanent resident in Canada, you would be allowed to count the number of days you spent out of Canada as part of your 730 days. Note that the person you are accompanying should at least your spouse or your relative and that the person was employed on a full basis in Canada. You would need documents starting that the person you are accompanying is indeed a permanent resident in Canada and has been granted that status. You would also need to provide proof that you are the persons’ spouse or relative, probably a parent or a child. You must also show proof that the permanent resident you are accompanying has fulfilled all the residency requirements and obligations required of him.
You would then provided documents to back this up, such as a marriage license if the person is your spouse or a recognized document stating that you are a relative of that individual.
These various conditions must be met and must also be legal. If you decide to go about it through and illegal or fraudulent means, it might cost you your permanent resident card. You might be issued an effective removal order. This can last for as long as a year without you being in the country or for a limited period of about 30 days. If you decide to disobey, you could be deported.