Once a person has been approved for Canadian permanent residence, they become eligible to receive a permanent resident card (PR card). The PR card is usually valid for five years, but in very rare cases may only be valid for one year. This card can be a valid travel document for entering Canada’s borders. It is advised that permanent residents obtain their PR card since this card allows permanent residents to travel outside of Canada’s borders and demonstrate proof of status if necessary.

New permanent residents do not need to apply for a PR card. They will be automatically mailed a PR card when they immigrate to Canada and determine their Canadian mailing address. Only individuals who meet one of the following criteria must apply for a PR card:

· You didn’t receive your PR card within 180 days of immigrating to Canada
· Your PR card is expired or will expire in less than nine months
· Your PR card has been lost, stolen, or destroyed.
· You legally changed your name and need to update your PR card.

PR card applications must be submitted in hard copy to one of IRCC’s specified Case Processing Centres for PR cards. NSRIC Immigration and Visa Consulting (NIVC) will help you with your PR card application. The application package consists of the instruction guide and all the forms that need to be completed. Use the instruction guide and document checklist to ensure you get everything with our experts when submitting your documents online.

In certain situations, it may be possible for the Canadian government to expedite the processing of a permanent resident card. To qualify for urgent permanent resident card processing, you must be travelling within the next three months due to:

· A job opportunity.
· Your own serious illness.
· The death of a family member.
· Work related to your current job.
· The serious illness of a family member.