less than 6 months.
-sailor(Sailor);
2000-10-15(#10855@0)
It could be longer if you apply RRPYou can apply RRP (Returning Resident Permit) from any embassy of Canada. With a valid reason such as expatriation by an Canadian company, finishing study, etc, any reason they judge justified. Normally this kind of visa will be issued for 1 yr or 2 yr long. For me leaving from Singapore, I applied only 3month (already approved) for the reasons that I need to sell house, clear tax, cancel residenceship in Singapore, etc. Good Luck to you, buddy.
-tomshang(Yuan Chong);
2000-10-16{449}(#10983@0)