Q & A: MAINTAINING PR STATUS

author avatar
CIC News
Published: December 1, 1996

Q: Is it possible to have PR both in Canada and US?

Answer: Although it is possible to be in possession of PR status in both countries, the requirements of such in each country will not allow you to legally maintain both indefinitely.

Share this article
Share your voice
Did you find this article helpful?
Thank you for your feedback.
Subscribe to our newsletter
Did you find this article helpful?
Please provide a response
Thank you for your helpful feedback
Please contact us if you would like to share additional feedback, have a question, or would like Canadian immigration assistance.
  • Do you need Canadian immigration assistance? Contact the Contact Cohen Immigration Law firm by completing our form
  • Send us your feedback or your non-legal assistance questions by emailing us at media@canadavisa.com
Top Stories
Newfoundland and Labrador’s second May draw sees over 180+ candidates invited
Proof of Canadian citizenship applicants from abroad face easier completeness check under new rules
Canada clarifies rules for LMIA-exempt work permits under WTO trade agreement
Join our free newsletter. Get Canada's top immigration stories delivered to your inbox.
Subscribe
More in Work
Canada clarifies rules for LMIA-exempt work permits under WTO trade agreement
A group of bank workers meet a new trade-in service worker who has come to fulfil a purchase for them.
Canada doubles length of work authorization support letters for workers on maintained status
A close-up of a Canadian work permit.
New measures provide work permits for CSQ applicants
Two colleagues giving one another a high-five across a table.
Nova Scotia and Quebec first to ease rural work permit access under new temporary policy
Sunset nears on a autumn day in rural Cape Breton, NS, Canada
Link copied to clipboard