If your PR card is about to expire or will expire in less than 9 months, you can apply for a new one. You will remain a permanent resident even if your card expires. The renewal process will take a minimum of 49 days, but you can expedite it with urgent processing if needed. You must pay a $50 fee online for the PR renewal and attach the receipt to your application. Ensure you include photos that meet the specifications to avoid rejection.
To be eligible for PR card renewal, you must:
To apply for PR card renewal, follow these steps:
Fill out the application form IMM 5444e and gather the necessary documents:
Provide additional documents, if needed:
For PR card renewal, you typically need to provide the following documents:
The processing time for PR card renewal typically takes about 90 days. You may receive your new PR card within 45 days. For accurate processing times, check the IRCC website. The process might extend up to 6 months depending on the volume of applications, and complex cases could take up to a year.
You must pay a $50 fee for each PR card renewal application. Since the application fee is non-refundable, ensure you are eligible for renewal before applying. Remember, Permanent Residence status does not expire; only the PR card does. Submit a complete application to avoid having the entire package returned.
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