Canada is a country located in North America, bordered by the United States to the south and the Arctic Ocean to the north. It is the second-largest country in the world by total area, with a population of around 38 million people. Its immense natural beauty and a high standard of living, making it a desirable place to live and visit. Canada’s publicly funded healthcare system is one of the best in the world. Its robust economy, stable political environment, and high quality of life, makes Canada an attractive destination for immigrants, investors, and tourists alike.
Canada has reached a new milestone with the highest-ever number of immigrants welcomed to the country in 2021, accounting for 75% of the population growth. Projections suggest that immigrants may make up to 30% of Canada’s total population by 2036, up from 20.7% in 2011. Canadian permanent residence plays a significant role in this immigration picture, with over eight million permanent residents currently living across the country. To maintain this trend, Canada has an ‘Immigration Levels Plan’ in place to project how many permanent residents it aims to admit. The latest plan aims to welcome over 400,000 new permanent residents annually. However, in contrast to the discussion around how to become a permanent resident, we will explore today how Canadian permanent residents can lose their status.
Read this article to learn about Canada’s 2023-25 Immigration Level Plans.
Becoming a permanent resident (PR) in Canada is a significant achievement, but it’s not a guarantee for life. There are various reasons why someone can lose their PR status in Canada, and it’s essential to understand them to avoid unexpected consequences.
Becoming a Canadian citizen: If a PR becomes a Canadian citizen, they will no longer have PR status.
Failing to comply with Residency Obligation: If one fails to comply with the residency obligation, they can lose their PR status. Generally, immigrants holding PR must live in Canada for at least 730 days (two years) out of every five-year period. However, some exceptions may allow them to meet this obligation while outside Canada like if they work full-time for a Canadian company outside of Canada, or they are employed by the federal government or a provincial public agency and If the Canadian PR in question is a kid, they are travelling with that youngster outside of Canada with their spouse, common-law partner, or parent.
A removal order: If there is a removal order in effect against an immigrant, one can lose their PR status.
Expiry of refugee protection order: If a person’s refugee protection order has ceased, their PR status may also be revoked. This can occur for several reasons, such as voluntarily reavailing oneself of the protection of their country of nationality or voluntarily becoming re-established in the country that they once left to claim refugee protection in Canada.
Misrepresentation: If it is shown that a person falsified or suppressed material information connected to their claim, their acceptance of their application for refugee protection may be revoked, and they may lose their PR status.
Voluntary renunciation: if a person’s application to renounce their permanent resident status is approved, they will no longer have PR status.
If someone loses their Canadian PR status, the next step depends on the reason why their status was revoked. For example, if someone voluntarily renounces their status, they will become a temporary resident in Canada for six months unless they apply directly at a Canadian port of entry or are not physically present in Canada on the day their application for temporary residence is approved.
Understanding the details of permanent residence in Canada can be perplexing, but seeking the help of experts can make things much easier. Immigration law professionals can help with applications, ensure applicants avoid mistakes, and respond on an applicant’s behalf to the Canadian government, using their expertise to avoid unnecessary delays throughout the application process.
Contact us today to know if you qualify to migrate to Canada. Check out Owlspriority Immigration’s Canada Settlement Resources to learn about finding employment in Canada, making your initial days stress-free, etc.
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