Licensed: M. Nosraty, RCIC-IRB R507271 · Verify

Blog

Permanent Residence & Citizenship

Featured update

Permanent resident reviewing travel dates and presence records before a Canadian citizenship application20Oct
Guides

Canadian citizenship after PR: count your presence, prepare your evidence

For the ordinary adult citizenship grant, you need permanent resident status and at least 1,095 days of qualifying physical presence within the five years before applying, alongside the other applicable requirements. Count the actual days and check the evidence before choosing a signing date; simply reaching a third anniversary of landing is not a complete eligibility assessment.

Published October 20, 2026 · By Progressive Consultancy Team

Read more
Family members review a Canadian PR travel calendar, passports and supporting records before a PR card renewal.19Oct
Guides

PR card renewal: document the residency obligation

Understand how the 730-day residency obligation, PR card renewal, qualifying time abroad and return travel documents fit together. Use current IRCC and IRB guidance to organise travel records and identify when an individual assessment is needed.

Published October 19, 2026 · By Progressive Consultancy Team

Read more