The only safe way to have a Canada available as a 'back-up' (for want
of a better term) while working in the US is to spend the necessary
time in Canada to become a Canadian citizen first. Having done that,
the US might not seem so attractive after all, once one has become
settled in Canada. And if it is, after getting citizenship, one has
the same rights as any other Canadian to spend time outside Canada.
Canadian PRs are expected to *live in Canada*. Someone who does will
most likely never have a problem with the 2/5 rule, someone who does
not for a significant period is taking a high risk. Only after
getting citizenship is one free of that expectation.
Jeremy
>On Tue, 11 Nov 2003 02:40:15 GMT, "Andrew Miller" wrote:
>Yes, we all know that it will be determined that PR status is lost - but guy
>has the right to due process anyway. Appeal won't help him though as it is
>clear cut case - 4 years absence, nothing to argue about calculation here.
>Done, PR status will be gone. US Green Card didn't work out, got married and
>the only hope is Canada - too bad that he didn't even try to maintain his
>status in any way while being in US. But what we can do - majority hope for
>"greener pasture" south of the border and cry "Canada help!" when it is too
>late...
>
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>
>../..
>
>Andrew Miller
>Immigration Consultant
>Vancouver, British Columbia
>email: AndrewMillerREMOVE@REMOVEcanada.com
>(delete REMOVE from the above address before sending email)
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>"PMM" wrote in message
>news:JAWrb.17401$jy.17014@clgrps13...
>> Hi Berto
>>
>> You pretty well know what the decision is going to be. Since he has been
>> out of Canada for 4 years, there is no way he is going to meet the 2/5.
>>
>> PMM
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