PR Renewal

Canadian permanent residency card normally has a five-year validity period until expiration, but sometimes it could be a year. If your PR card is expired or will expire in less than 9 months, you can apply for a PR card renewal. Other circumstances including stolen, lost, destroyed, or name change are also eligible.

Other requirements include the following:

• You are a permanent resident of Canada
• You physically reside in Canada
• You meet the residency requirement
• You are not under an effective removal order
• You are not a Canadian citizen
• You are not convicted of an offense related to the misuse of a PR card

Biometrics:

In Canada applicants are exempt; however, all other applicants from Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia, Asia Pacific, and the Americas are required to submit their biometrics at a Visa Application Center or Application Support Center.

Documents Preparation for Renewal:

• IMM 5444
• Your PR card: photocopy or the damaged original
• Photocopy of One main identity document (i.e. Passport)
• Two Photos placed in a small envelope : taken within 6 months
• IMM 5401 Fees: copy of receipts showing amount paid
• IMM 5644E