Who is Eligible for the PR Card Renewal?
Are you a Canadian permanent resident, then you can apply for a renewal of your Canadian PR card? You will only be permitted to apply for an initial PR card or replacement for a lost or expired card if you have been a permanent resident before the application.
Eligibility Criteria for a
Permanent Resident Card
Every applicant for a permanent resident card must
Be a physically present in the country
Be a permanent resident of the country
Be authorized to stay in the country and not under compulsion to leave
Not a criminal or convicted of a crime associated with the PR card
Not be a Canadian citizen of an Indian registered under the Indian act
How to Apply for a PR Card Renewal?
Firstly, you must fill out the IMM 5444 online, which will then be submitted. The form will also be submitted alongside the necessary documents for a PR card replacement. Whether your card was stolen, expired, destroyed or lost, it can be replaced once you can complete the application form and remit the fees applicable for the processing. Note that you might not need to contact the IRCC when a PR card replacement needs to be done, as the process to follow is listed above.
Documents required with your application.
The following are the primary documents to submit with your form.
Permanent Resident Card (this is only applicable if your card has expired)
Start and complete the application form – You must follow strict guidelines here, and Elks immigration can help you with every step. Aside from the IMM 5444 form, you may also need to file other forms like IMM 5455, the supplementary identification, and the IMM 5476, the Use of a Representative.
Passport or travel documents copies
Pay the standard fee for the government online – If you are using our expertise during the application process, you will need to pay the Canadian government separately from the fee to our immigration firm.
Photos of yourself
Receive your PR card- once the application is approved, you will receive your PR card.
Identity document
You will also need to provide some other identity documents to help foster your card’s quick processing.
Record with your PR card
You would also be expected to show that you have not misused the PR card or been convicted for related crimes.
What Steps do I need to take in the PR Card Renewal Process?
Applying for your Canadian citizenship will just require a few steps.
Step 1
Start and complete the application form – You must follow strict guidelines here, and Elks immigration can help you with every step. Aside from the IMM 5444 form, you may also need to file other forms like IMM 5455, the supplementary identification, and the IMM 5476, the Use of a Representative.
Step 2
Pay the standard fee for the government online – If you are using our expertise during the application process, you will need to pay the Canadian government separately from the fee to our immigration firm.
Step 3
Receive your PR card- once the application is approved, you will receive your PR card.