Permanent Residency Obligation Appeal Lawyer in Canada

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Lost your Canadian PR status—or worried about losing it? Ayodele Law helps clients across Canada appeal PR residency obligation decisions and fight to keep their permanent residence. Our experienced immigration appeal lawyer builds strong, compassionate cases before the IAD and Federal Court.

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Lost Your Permanent Resident Status? Ayodele Law Can Help You Keep It.

If you’ve been told you did not meet your Canadian permanent residency obligation, you may still have the right to appeal to the Immigration Appeal Division (IAD) of the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB).

At Ayodele Law, our permanent residency obligation appeal lawyer helps clients defend their PR status by building persuasive cases that highlight strong ties to Canada and humanitarian reasons for time spent abroad.

What Is a Permanent Residency Obligation Appeal?

To keep your PR status, you must be physically present in Canada for at least 730 days within the last five years. If Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) or the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) finds that you didn’t meet this requirement, they may issue a residency obligation breach.

A PR residency obligation appeal allows you to challenge that finding before the IAD. The Board may allow your appeal if:

  • You can prove you met the 730-day requirement, or

  • You demonstrate compelling humanitarian and compassionate (H&C) grounds for your absences.

Our firm carefully reviews your case, gathers supporting documents, and prepares strong written submissions to help restore your status.

Who Can Appeal a PR Residency Obligation Decision?

You may be eligible to appeal if:

  • You are a permanent resident found to have breached the 730-day rule, or

  • You were outside Canada and received a negative determination from a visa officer abroad.

If you were in Canada when the decision was made and received a removal order, you may need to file a removal order appeal instead.

Those whose PR status was revoked for serious criminality or security reasons may not be eligible to appeal, but Ayodele Law can assess whether a Federal Court judicial review is possible.

Common Reasons for Residency Obligation Breaches

Many clients fail to meet their residency requirement for reasons beyond their control, including:

  • Extended absences caring for ill family members abroad

  • Long-term employment or education outside Canada

  • Failure to maintain accurate travel records or renew PR cards in time

The IAD considers whether your absences were reasonable and whether you’ve maintained meaningful ties to Canada through family, property ownership, tax filings, or community involvement.

What Happens in a PR Residency Obligation Appeal?
Filing a Notice of Appeal within 60 days of receiving the decision.
Disclosure of Evidence by both sides before the hearing.
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) — an opportunity to resolve your case without a full hearing.
Hearing Before the IAD — you and your lawyer present testimony and documentary evidence.
Decision — the IAD may allow, dismiss, or stay your appeal based on the evidence and humanitarian factors.

Humanitarian and Compassionate (H&C) Factors

Even if you didn’t meet the 730-day rule, the IAD can allow your appeal on humanitarian and compassionate grounds. The Board considers:

  • The extent of non-compliance

  • Reasons for your absence

  • Your establishment and ties in Canada

  • The best interests of children affected

  • The hardship you and your family would face if PR status is lost

At Ayodele Law, we craft compelling narratives and legal arguments that highlight your Canadian connections and the human impact of losing your status.

Why Choose Ayodele Law for Your PR Residency Obligation Appeal

At Ayodele Law, we know how critical your permanent resident status is. Our team builds focused, compassionate appeals to help you stay in Canada and protect your future.

  • Residency Appeal Expertise — Deep experience with IAD cases involving absences and humanitarian grounds.
  • Strong Evidence Strategy — We organize travel records and supporting proof that show your ties to Canada.
  • Humanitarian Advocacy — Persuasive submissions highlighting genuine reasons for time spent abroad.
  • Direct Lawyer Access — Work personally with Tracy Ayodele for clear, confident representation.
  • Next-Step Guidance — If needed, we advise on Federal Court review options.

Ayodele Law delivers practical strategy and care to help you keep your permanent resident status.

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Frequently asked questions (FAQ) Residency Obligation Appeal

  • You must spend at least 730 days (two years) in Canada within a five-year period to maintain your status.

  • You can still appeal to the IAD if there are humanitarian or compassionate reasons for your time abroad.

  • You generally have 60 days from the date you receive the negative decision to file your appeal.

  • In most cases, yes. Filing an appeal may suspend enforcement of the removal order until the IAD decides your case.

  • Your PR status is restored, and you remain a permanent resident of Canada.

Tracy has a wealth of experience in immigration law, and her deep understanding of the process was evident throughout my case. The team at Ayodele Law treated me with respect and kindness, making me feel more than just another case file. Thanks to Tracy, I Had a Successful Outcome, I highly recommend Ayodele Law.

- Ayodele Law Client