Wang ( Re )
T-1085-95
Cullen J.
8/5/96
7 pp.
Appeal from Citizenship judge's decision denying appellant's application for citizenship as residence requirements of Citizenship Act not met-Appellant lawfully admitted to Canada for permanent residence on January 12, 1990-Accompanied by wife, three children-Sold home in Taiwan, shares in Taiwanese business-Upon arrival in Canada, purchased home, enrolled eldest son in school, opened bank account, set up Canadian company-Appellant absent from Canada for total of 1260 days during four-year period preceding date of application-Reason for absences primarily business-related-During appellant's trips to Taiwan, wife, family remained in Canada-Review of different formulations for determining residency-Appellant securing indicia of residency by obtaining credit card, library privileges, social insurance number, driver's licence-Investment of $250,000 in local corporation under immigrant investors program deep commitment-During many business trips, appellant had to extend stay to care for father-Donations to Canadian charities, "rubbing elbows" with Canadians put in evidence-"Constructive residence" established in Canada-Appeal allowed-Citizenship Act, R.S.C., 1985, c. C-29.