PR Card Renewals

The permanent residents of Canada are eligible to apply for Permanent Resident PR Card renewal must be permanent residents within Canada who would like to apply for:

• An initial (first) PR Card
• Renewal of a PR Card that has or will soon expire or
• Replacement of a PR Card that has been lost, stolen or damaged.

Eligibility Criteria for a Permanent Resident Card:
The applicant:

• Must be a permanent resident of Canada
• Must be physically present in Canada
• Should not be under an effective removal order
• Should not be a Canadian citizen or a registered Indian under the Indian Act, and
• Should not be convicted of an offense related to the misuse of a Permanent Resident Card.

How to Apply for a PR Card Renewal

Permanent residents should be physically present in Canada for at least 730 days out of every five years so as to renew their status. Visa officer has no desecration to overlook this residency obligation so you may lose your Permanent Resident status if you did not meet your residency obligation.

Your days will be considered if you were Outside Canada but accompanying a spouse/common-law partner or you are a child accompanying a parent who is a Canadian Citizen or a Canadian permanent employed on a full-time basis by a Canadian enterprise or the Public Service of Canada anywhere outside Canada.

The calculation of residency days for a person who has been a Canadian permanent resident for more than five years will be limited to the five years immediately preceding the examination. Persons who have been Canadian permanent residents for less than five years must demonstrate that they will be able to meet the residency requirement during the five-year period immediately following their becoming a Canadian permanent resident.

The individuals need to file form IMM 5444 and submit all the relevant documents to renew the PR Card for Canada. The Government of Canada can replace any kind of immigration documents that are lost, stolen, destroyed or expired. Individuals need to complete the application and pay the required fee to have the PR card renewed.

There is no need to contact the IRCC (formerly known as CIC) if your card has expired (or is due to expire).

Documents required with your application:

• Your expired Permanent Resident Card. In case, the card is not expired yet, then you can keep it and return it to the IRCC officer at a local IRCC office when you get your new card.
• A copy of your valid passport or travel document that you have when you become a permanent resident. Make sure the copies are clear, else the application will be returned.
• Photos. You need to ensure that your photos meet the requirements, else they won’t be accepted.
• Any other identity documents specified in the Document Checklist (which will be part of the application kit).
• Should not be convicted for any offense related to the misuse of a Permanent Resident Card.

What Are the Steps in the PR Card Renewal Process?

• It is advisable to complete the application in a timely and accurate manner. You can call us for complete guidance. We will be glad to submit the form on your behalf.
• Pay the government filing fee online. Remember that the fee you pay to the Government of Canada is separate from the fee you pay to Immigration Direct.
• Upon approval of your application a PR Card will be sent to you.