How Long Can I stay in my home country after being approved for Express Entry

[Davit Movsisyan]

Dear Colleagues,

I have one question to clarify. How long can I stay in my home country before it becomes mandatory to come to Canada after being selected by Express Entry and receipt of permanent residence. Also after being selected is there a requirement to visit Canada at the first 60-90 days and how long You need to stay on Your initial visit. Thank You.

 

[Riley Haas]

Hi there,
You should have an expiry date on your Confirmation of Permanent Residence. Traditionally this date is 6 months since your medical exam, though I assume there's more time given the pandemic.

Once you "land" you will be send a PR Card. Normally that would happen in 1-2 months but right now it currently takes 129 days (or over 4 months). You shouldn't leave before you get your PR Card, as that adds a lot of complications to your life. But, once you have your PR Card, you merely have to meet the residence requirement of 2 years out of every 5 living in Canada. (We recommend 3 years, to avoid delays with your PR Card renewal.)