Sorry, but days of absence from Canada while working abroad for Canadian
company cannot be counted towards citizenship at all. Such days may only (if
company and employment meet strict guidelines) be counted towards meeting
2/5 residency obligation to maintain PR status as per IRPA. Days outside
Canada may be counted towards citizenship only if working abroad for
Canadian or Provincial government or serving with Canadian armed forces.
Original poster is also confusing 2/5 residency obligation to keep PR status
as per IRPA which regulates immigration matters with completely different
law - Citizenship Act that rules citizenship issues. Citizenship Act
requires applicant to accumulate 1,095 days (3 years) of residency in Canada
within 4 years immediately preceding citizenship application to be eligible
to apply.
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Andrew P. Miller
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Vancouver, British Columbia
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> There is no formal list of materials prescribed for this purpose. The
> documents that normally accompany day-to-day life can be used for this
> purpose, however. It would be advisable to keep records of common
> utility bills (phone, electricity, etc.), copies of lease documents or
> of deed documents in the case that you own your home, credit card
> statements, etc.
>
> Essentially, you wish to maintain as many documents as possible which
> attest to your residence in Canada for the relevant duration.
>
> If you intend to be absent from Canada for a significant period of time,
> and hope to claim that absence towards a citizenship application, then
> you will need to maintain documentation that attests to the nature of
> the absence (i.e., employment for a Canadian company overseas). It is
> important to note, however, that the final determination as to the
> validity of such documents is up to the discretion of an immigration
> official or the judge presiding over your citizenship case.
>
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> http://www.diycanadaimmigration.com
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> In article ,
> ffaanta@wmconnect.com says...
>> Greetings,
>>
>> I landed as a PR on June 2004. My PR card is valid till 2009. When the
>> time comes, please let me know what documents I have to provide them
>> that shows I have complied with the 2 out of 5 year rule OR to apply
>> for citizenship.
>>
>> Any input will be appreciated.
>>
>> Thanks.
>> Dave
>>
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