Citizenship and Immigration Canada
www.cic.gc.ca
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Frequently asked questions:
Permanent Resident Card
Who is a permanent resident?
A permanent resident is a person who has immigrated to Canada. To keep permanent resident status, a permanent resident must live in Canada for at least two years in a five-year period. Learn more about being a permanent resident of Canada in the Related Links section at the bottom of this page.
