Eligibility

To be eligible for a PR card, you must:

• be a permanent resident of Canada;

• be physically present in Canada;

• meet the residency requirement (see Appendix A: Residency obligation);

• not be under an effective removal order;

• not be a Canadian citizen; and

• not be convicted of an offense related to the misuse of a PR card

 

Document Checklist

• Application for a Permanent Resident Card or Permanent Resident Travel Document (IMM5444)

• Proof of residency requirements if you were outside of Canada for 1095 days or more in the past five(5) years.

• Proof of payment

• Two Photo meeting the requirements of the Visa application photograph specifications, link. On the back of the two photos, write your name and date of birth.

• Copy of one(1) primary identity document

• Your PR card

• Request for a Change of Sex or Gender Identifier(IRM 0002) if applicable

• Confirmation of Eligibility for a Reclaimed Name Change Gratis Replacement Document Under Call to Action 17(IRM 0004)if applicable

• Statutory Declaration to Reclaim an Indigenous Name on Canadian Citizenship Certificates or Permanent Resident Cards(IRM0005)if applicable

 

Processing Time

88 Days