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Citizenship & Residency

Can a Canadian Permanent Resident Work in the US?

Caglar Aybas

Canadian permanent residence and the ability to work in the United States are two completely separate legal systems, and confusing ...

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Leaving Canada as a Permanent Resident: How Time Abroad Affects Your PR and Citizenship

Caglar Aybas

Record numbers of PRs left Canada in 2026. Time abroad counts against the 730-day residency obligation and your path to citizenship. What counts toward your days, how to protect PR status if you must leave, and the departure-tax angle.

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