Technically you are right, but practically NO. It should be consecutive one year, not accumulation. Better not to argue this with CIC...as it costs time and money which both are precious, to us and our parents. good luck.
-linda355(知多知少不知足);
2010-12-24(#6429345@0)
AGAIN: the Immi. and Refugee Act and Regulations don't specifically say "one consecutive year". but if they refuse you due to this,
-linda355(知多知少不知足);
2010-12-29{195}(#6433055@0)
you may win at appeal stage, but you lose time and money - which I believe not worth even you win; how about if lose which is also possible? my personal opinion: DON'T ARGUE WITH CIC ABOUT THIS.