Recently, the Canadian Parliament approved a new
immigration act, known as Bill C-21. It is primarily developed to perceive the
people who are leaving Canada. Bill C-21 determines the people who can no
longer be allowed to relish social security benefits or become a Canada Permanent Resident as a result of spending time out of the
country. Hence, the business people should understand the restrictions kept by
this immigration act. They should always be cautious to plan their travel
duration compliance with the Canadian permanent resident status rules and
conditions. But, the government of Canada acknowledged that it has induced an
irregularity since the most sensitive information is revealed among the United
States and Canada with this act. Also, the access of people to the Canadian
health care system and other associated benefits may be prejudiced with Bill C-21.
Bill C-21 exposes the individual’s most privileged
information on the passport, location details and departure date from Canada. With
this act, the American customs officials would distribute the confidential
information of the people who are entering the US with the government of
Canada. Therefore, if Bill C-21 is approved, it helps in finding out the
permanent residents’ time of stay in the country.
Over a time period of 5 years, an individual
should stay for at least 730 days to get permanent resident status in Canada.
The people who are permanent residents have
the pleasure to move to another country on a basis that he/she must be
physically present for at least a specific period in Canada. If not, the people
may lose their permanent resident status. However, the permanent residents who
spend most of their time in the US should make sure that they meet the above
residency entitlement requirements. On the other hand, Bill C-21 does not
create any issue for the permanent residents who meet the residency
requirements. However, they should plan the duration of their travel outside
Canada with much consideration.
Thus, Bill C-21 plays a significant role for
any person who desires permanent resident status or to keep up their status.
