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To keep permanent resident status, how many days must a permanent resident normally be physically present in Canada in each five-year period?

  • A 365 days
  • B 1,095 days
  • C 1,825 days
  • ✓ 730 days Your answer

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Permanent residents must be physically present in Canada for at least 730 days (two years) in every five-year period. The days do not have to be continuous.

Source: Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, section 28; IRCC – PR residency obligation

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