Chapter CP 5 - Residence

Section 1 - Periods counted towards residence

• 1.1 This chapter is about
• 1.2 Authorities
• 1.3 Three conditions for residence
• 1.4 Background
• 1.5 Permanent residence
• 1.6 How residence is calculated
  • 1.6.1 Basic residence not met
• 1.7 Spouse of Canadian living abroad
  • 1.7.1 Specific periods count as residence
• 1.8 Retaining permanent resident status
• 1.9 Exceptions to the residence calculation
• 1.10 Section 16 of Criminal Code of Canada
• 1.11 Subtract prohibited period from time in Canada
• 1.12 Conditional Discharge
• 1.13 Pre-Trial Custody time counts as Probation time
• 1.14 Community Sentence time counts as Jail time

Section 2 - Use of paragraph 2(2)(b)—deeming lawful admission to Canada

• 2.1 This section is about
• 2.2 Authorities
• 2.3 Context
• 2.4 Decision making
• 2.5 File referred to local office
• 2.6 Policy - Example of use
• 2.7 Archives have pre-1919 records, Newfoundland records
• 2.8 Not to be used to circumvent immigration
• 2.9 Ask Immigration for Information
• 2.10 Refer objection to Case Management Branch
• 2.11 Obtain documents establishing residence - documents to establish residence
• 2.12 Ensure information checked
• 2.13 Continue Processing
  • 2.13.1 Judge determines if 2(2)(b) is used
• 2.14 Inform immigration of results
• 2.15 Sample letter to Immigration for 2(2)(b) cases

Section 3 - Documenting, verifying permanent resident status

• 3.1 This chapter is about
• 3.2 Authorities
• 3.3 Verifying status
• 3.4 If there is no record of permanent residency
• 3.5 Request client to verify status
• 3.6 Proof of landing comes from Immigration
• 3.7 No fee for citizenship
• 3.8 Accept only IMM 1000 or E&I 2740 for permanent residence
• 3.9 Fraudulent documents
• 3.10 Sample of letter used to request immigration document from applicant

Section 4 - Voluntary Surrender of Permanent Residence Status

• 4.1 This section is about
• 4.2 Authorities
• 4.3 Context
• 4.4 Factors to Consider
  • 4.4.1 Immigration Status
  • 4.4.2 Residence Requirements
• 4.5 Procedures for Voluntary Surrender of Permanent Residence Status Cases
  • 4.5.1 Step One - Clarify Applicant’s Immigration Status
  • 4.5.2 Step Two - Determine if Applicant has met Residence Requirement

Section 5 - Residence- Policy for persons who have absences from Canada

• 5.1 This section is about
• 5.2 Authorities
• 5.3 Three conditions for residence
• 5.4 Purpose of the residence requirement
• 5.5 Decision making
• 5.6 Definition of "residence"
• 5.7 Policy
• 5.8 A - Physical presence
• 5.9 B - Exceptional circumtances
• 5.10 C - Extensive absences - majority rule
• 5.11 D - Appeal