Do I have to live in Canada to apply for permanent residence in Canada?

You must live in Canada for at least 2 years every 5 years, otherwise you may lose your permanent resident status. If you stay outside Canada because you accompany your spouse who has Canadian citizenship, it is considered as time to stay in Canada.

Canadian permanent residents only have the right to live permanently in Canada, but they have no political rights, and they have no right to vote and stand for election.

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Evaluate applicants according to their education level, language ability, work experience, age, employment arrangement and adaptability. Each factor is evaluated separately, and the total score determines whether the applicant is a suitable candidate for permanent resident status. The comprehensive score is 0 to 100, and the minimum qualified score is 67.

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