Navigating the path to Permanent Residence in Canada can be overwhelming, whether you planned for a temporary stay or aspire to attain Canadian citizenship. Despite the process’s perceived length, obtaining Permanent Residency is a crucial step for those looking to make Canada their home.
Understanding the meaning of Permanent Residency and the available programs is vital as decisions can impact your application’s success. The experienced team at Tabatabaee Immigration Services can provide details and guide you through the right path. We assist with the application process, ensuring you make informed decisions.
With various programs and requirements, having an experienced immigration professional, like Tabatabaee Immigration Services, on your side is a smart move. Our team has the expertise to ensure your application includes all necessary information, even the seemingly small details, to avoid complications.
- PR Card Renewal
- PR Card Replacement
- PR Protect
- PR Card Renewals Exceptional or H&C Grounds
- PR Travel Documents
- Amend the Record of Landing Application
- Confirmation of PR or Valid Temporary Resident Docs.
- Verification of Status (VOS)
Residence Programs (PR)
PR Card Renewal
- PR Card Renewal: Cards for permanent residence are good for five years. An individual can apply for a new PR card if his/her current one is about to expire or will expire in less than nine months. The process of renewing a PR card will take at least 49 days, but urgent processing may expedite it if necessary. An applicant must have been a permanent resident of Canada for at least 730 days, or two years, out of the previous five years.
- PR Card Renewal on Humanitarian and Compassionate Grounds: Canadian immigration law places significant importance on humanitarian and compassionate (H&C) circumstances, allowing permanent residents to renew their PR card even if they have not met the residence requirement. If applicants can demonstrate sufficient H&C concerns, their application can be considered on compassionate grounds, taking into account their specific circumstances and the reasons for their absence from Canada.
Residence Programs (PR)
PR Card Replacement
If a PR Card has been lost or stolen, it must be replaced. Depending on the scenario, different protocols must be followed.
REPLACING A LOST PR CARD
If you have lost your PR Card, you should report the card as lost to IRCC as soon as possible. You must complete the “Solemn Declaration Concerning a Lost, Stolen or Destroyed or Never Received Permanent Resident Card”, and explain how you lost the card.
REPLACING A STOLEN PR CARD
If your PR Card was stolen, you need to report the theft to the local police and inform the IRCC as soon as possible. You should only report your PR Card as stolen if you know that it was definitely stolen. If you are not sure, report it as lost instead.
- PRTD: If an individual is outside Canada and do not have a valid PR card to return to Canada, can only apply for a PRTD from outside Canada by submitting an application to the nearest Visa Application Center (VAC). This can be done under the Humanitarian and Compassionate grounds as well.
Residence Programs (PR)
PR Protect
REPLACING A LOST PR CAR
If you have lost your PR Card, you should report the card as lost to IRCC as soon as possible. You must complete the “Solemn Declaration Concerning a Lost, Stolen or Destroyed or Never Received Permanent Resident Card”, and explain how you lost the card.
REPLACING A STOLEN PR CARD
If your PR Card was stolen, you need to report the theft to the local police and inform the IRCC as soon as possible. You should only report your PR Card as stolen if you know that it was definitely stolen. If you are not sure, report it as lost instead.
Residence Programs (PR)
PR Travel Document
- PRTD: If an individual is outside Canada and do not have a valid PR card to return to Canada, can only apply for a PRTD from outside Canada by submitting an application to the nearest Visa Application Center (VAC). This can be done under the Humanitarian and Compassionate grounds as well.
AMEND THE RECORD OF LANDING APPLICATION
An IMM1000 Record of Landing / Confirmation of Permanent Residence document is given to all permanent residents of Canada at the time of their landing regardless of age. If your landing document contains incorrect information, you can apply to have this information amended.
Information which can be amended includes:
- Name spelling or order
- Date of Birth
- Gender
- Any other information on the document
CONFIRMATION OF PR OR VALID TEMPORARY RESIDENT DOCUMENTS
A Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR) is a document issued by the IRCC to new permanent residents either before they travel to Canada or upon their arrival. This document serves as proof of their permanent resident status and the date of their landing in Canada.
This document records your entry into Canada. If you are outside of Canada, you are ofen provided the COPR documents before travelling to Canada, and they will be checked and completed by the officer at the port of entry. If you are already in Canada, the COPR may be sent so you can land with no issues.
VERIFICATION OF STATUS
A Verification of Status document includes information from your original Record of Landing, Confirmation of Permanent Residence, Work Permit, Study Permit, or other immigration documents. It can be used to provide proof of historical immigration information, such as your date and place of entry to Canada. The Verification of Status document cannot be used for travel and does not serve as an identity document.
M. Tabatabaee Immigration Services Inc. is ready to assist you in attaining all requisite Permanent Residency-related Documents.
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