What is a Canada PR card?

Canada PR card or a permanent resident card is an official document issued to individuals who migrated to Canada and are recognized as permanent residents of Canada. The Permanent Resident card acts as proof of verification of the immigrant status during travel to and from Canada.

 

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Why to apply for a Canada PR card?

The PR card acts as the official proof of status as a permanent resident in Canada, and individuals might need it if-

 

• They are a Canadian permanent resident along with a child.
• They are planning to travel outside Canada
• They plan on returning to Canada using transport like a plane, boat, bus, or train.

 

What are the features of the Canada PR card?

The Canada PR card has a wide range of features which include-

 

• Evidence of Status: To demonstrate the permanent resident status of Canada, PR card can be used especially when re-entering Canada via any mode of transport, such as an airplane, boat, train, or bus.
• Travel Document: The PR card acts as a travel document and the individuals may need this document when returning to Canada. It’s used in conjunction with a passport from their country of origin.
• Renewal and Validity: The validity period for a PR card is for five years, individuals can renew it before expiration to enjoy the benefits of the card.
• Residency Obligation: The PR card ensures that individuals who want to travel outside Canada meet residency obligations.
• Not a Citizenship Document: The PR card acts only as a document allowing individuals to permanently live and work in Canada but not giving them the right to vote.

 

What is the eligibility criterion for a Canadian PR card?

The eligibility criteria for individuals to obtain a Canadian PR card are as follows-

 

• The individuals must be Canadian permanent residents. 
• The individuals must be present physically in Canada
• The individuals must meet the residency obligation
• The individuals should not have an effective removal order
• The individuals should not be Canadian citizens
• The individuals should not be convicted of any offense related to the misuse of the PR card.

 

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What are the requirements for a Canada PR card?

Individuals applying for a PR card must meet the following requirements.

 

• A copy of the fee receipt.
• Provide passport photos that meet specific requirements.
• Evidence of meeting the residency obligation in the past five years
• A copy of one of the following primary identity documents:

• Travel document or valid passport 
• The initial passport or travel document when becoming a permanent resident 
• The certificate of identity or travel document issued by the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada or a foreign country.

 

What are the steps required to apply for a Canada PR card?

Individuals can follow the steps given below to apply for a Canada PR card-

 

Step 1: Gather documents

Step 2: Fill out the forms

Step 3: Pay the fees

Step 4: Submit the application

Step 5: Migrate to Canada.

 

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