Permanent Resident Card Renewal
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Renewing Your Permanent Resident Card
Your Permanent Resident (PR) card is your key to living, working, and traveling freely in Canada. As it nears its expiry date, renewing your PR card becomes crucial to maintaining your permanent resident status. At Breakaway Immigration, we simplify the PR card renewal process, ensuring a smooth and stress-free experience.
Who Needs to Renew Their PR Card?
You are eligible to renew your PR card if you fall under any of the following circumstances:
- Your PR card is expiring or has expired within the past 9 months.
- You never received your PR card after landing in Canada (over 180 days ago).
- Your PR card has been lost, stolen, or damaged.
- You have legally changed your name and require an updated card.
Maintaining Permanent Resident Status in Canada
To retain your permanent resident status, Canadian immigration law mandates physical presence in Canada. You must have accumulated at least 730 days (two years) of physical presence in Canada over the past five years. Certain exceptions and considerations may apply, and Breakaway Immigration can assess your situation to ensure you meet the residency requirements.
What Happens if I Don’t Renew My PR Card?
While not renewing your PR card itself won’t directly cancel your permanent resident status, it can lead to complications and potential loss of that status. Here’s why renewing on time is important:
- Re-entry to Canada: An expired PR card renders it invalid for travel purposes. If you leave Canada without a valid PR card, you may be denied re-entry, even if you meet the residency requirements.
- Applying for Citizenship: An expired PR card can delay or complicate your application for Canadian citizenship.
- Employment and Benefits: Some employers may require a valid PR card as proof of your immigration status. You may also face difficulties accessing certain government benefits with an expired card.
- Renewing After Expiry: If your PR card has been expired for more than nine months, the renewal process becomes more complex and may require additional steps, including justification for the delay and potentially an additional application fee.
How Breakaway Immigration Can Help You Renew Your PR Card
Renewing your PR card can involve gathering documents, completing forms, and adhering to specific deadlines. Breakaway Immigration will be your trusted partner throughout the process:
- Eligibility Assessment: We’ll assess your situation to confirm your eligibility for PR card renewal and guide you through any exceptions or complexities.
- Document Gathering: Our team will provide a clear checklist of required documents and assist you in collecting them efficiently.
- Application Completion: We’ll ensure your application forms are filled out accurately and completely, minimizing the risk of delays or errors.
- Application Submission and Follow-Up: We’ll submit your application electronically to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and keep you informed of the application status.