Permanent Residence

Permanent Resident (PR) Status

• What are the residency requirements for permanent residents (PRs)?

  You must you must be physically present in Canada a minimum number of days to maintain your status as a permanent resident.

• Do I need to apply for my Permanent Resident Card?

  All newly arriving immigrants will receive the PR Card as part of the immigration process.

• Frequently Asked Questions about the Permanent Resident Card

  Here are some general answers to frequently asked questions about the Permanent Resident Card. If you are a new permanent resident, IRCC will mail you the PR card once you arrive in Canada.

• Do I really need a PR card to travel back to Canada?

  If you are a permanent resident, you need to prove that you have valid permanent resident status when you return to Canada. Your Permanent Resident (PR) card, is the best proof of this status.

• What can happen if a permanent resident is convicted of a crime?

  This fact sheet explains how being convicted of a crime in Canada can affect permanent resident status. It covers the need to get legal advice as soon as someone is charged, “serious” crimes that can lead to people being deported and more. From CLEO.

• I have received a letter to pick up my PR Card. What should I do?

  Read the letter from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada carefully. It should tell you what you need to do next.