Renewing Your Permanent Resident (PR) Card in Canada

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for PR card renewal, you must:

• Hold valid permanent resident status.
• Reside in Canada physically during the application.
• Fulfill the PR residency obligation of 730 days within the past 5 years.
• Not face an active removal order or criminal convictions.

Required Documents

Submit these with Form IMM 5444e:

• Expiring/expired PR card (or police report for lost/stolen cards).
• Valid passport or travel document (clear photocopies).
• Two photos meeting PR card photo specifications (50mm x 70mm, no staples).
• Proof of residency (e.g., tax filings, employment records).
• Additional ID (driver’s license, birth certificate for minors).

Exceptions: If abroad, provide evidence of accompanying a Canadian citizen spouse or working full-time for a Canadian business.

Application Process

1. Pay the $50 fee via IRCC’s online portal and attach the receipt.
2. Mail your completed application to:
   • Regular Mail: Case Processing Centre – PR Card, PO Box 10020, Sydney, NS B1P 7C1
   • Courier: 49 Dorchester Street, Sydney, NS B1P 5Z2

Processing Times & Urgent Requests

• Standard processing: 45–90 days.
• Urgent processing reduces timelines but requires proof of emergency (e.g., imminent travel).

After Submission

• Track your application via IRCC’s portal.
• Collect your new card in person if requested.
• Update IRCC immediately if your address changes.

Lost Cards & Non-Receipt

• Report lost/stolen cards to local authorities and IRCC.
• If your card isn’t delivered within 6 weeks, contact IRCC for status updates.

Key Compliance Notes

• PR status does not expire, but cards require renewal every 5 years.
• Applications missing documents or photos risk rejection.
• Non-residents must apply for a Permanent Resident Travel Document to return to Canada.

Consult CTIVCI.CA's immigration experts for personalized assistance with complex cases (e.g., Humanitarian and compassionate grounds).

Do You Qualify For A PR Card Renewal In Canada?

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