How long does it take to get PR card after confirmation?

Generally, it takes about 45 days to process PR cards for new permanent residents once IRCC receives a complete application package from individuals who have fulfilled their residency requirements. Applications for renewed PR Cards generally take 104 days.

What does Confirmation of Permanent Residence mean?

What is a Confirmation of Permanent Residence? A Confirmation of Permanent Residence (IMM 5292 OR IMM 5688), which is often abbreviated COPR, is a document that new Permanent Residents receive from Immigration Refuges and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) either before they travel to Canada or when they land in Canada.

What is the procedure after PR approved?

If your application has been approved, congratulations! An approval letter will be sent to you and upon receipt, you will need to make a visit to ICA’s office within 2 months to complete the formalities. You will need to make an appointment and visit the 5th floor of the ICA building to complete your PR formalities.

Is PR card sent by regular mail?

Yes. If you are a new permanent resident, you will get your permanent resident (PR) card by mail.

Does Confirmation of Permanent Residence expire?

How long is a CoPR valid? A CoPR is usually valid for up to one year and is tied to the expiry of your medical exam, visa sticker, and passport.

How do you respond to the IRCC permanent residence confirmation portal?

You need to respond to that email with the following:

1. Email address you want to use for the confirmation process.
2. If you have spouse/dependents, will you be acting on their behalf or not.
3. Your personal details (Name, UCI, Email, Original Entry Date, Date of last entry, location of last entry)

Why does PR take so long?

What is a complex permanent residence application? If your application is complex, it may take us longer than normal processing times to process your application. Your application may be more complex if: the contact information on file (address, telephone, email) is outdated and we can’t contact you or a family member.

What happens when you receive your PR confirmation document?

Usually, when you receive your PR confirmation document, it has a date on it before which, you must “land” (arrive in Canada). If you arrive by air, you will present your PR confirmation document to the CBSA Officer in the main customs hall, along with your passport.

How long does it take to get PR in Canada?

1) No. The next step is to ‘land’ using your PR visa to officially become a PR. You can do this inland by booking an appointment which can take a few months. Or you can leave Canada and re-enter through a border.

What documents do I need to travel to Canada as a PR?

Understand permanent resident status. Permanent residents (PRs) of Canada must carry and present their valid PR card or permanent resident travel document (PRTD) when boarding a flight to Canada, or travelling to Canada on any other commercial carrier.

Can a permanent resident travel to Canada without a PR card?

Permanent residents (PRs) of Canada must carry and present their valid PR card or permanent resident travel document (PRTD) when boarding a flight to Canada, or travelling to Canada on any other commercial carrier. If you do not carry your PR card or PRTD, you may not be able to board your flight, train, bus or boat to Canada.