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PR Card Renewal Questions
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user Posts: 130
Posted On: 10/2/2014
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Hi.
Regarding PR renewal, the CIC site does not have any case specific information. Since it takes a while for the renewal process can I apply for the renewal now even though I complete the minimum stay only in Feb 2015?
My card expired in Oct 2013 but since I am physically present it is OK. Also, I need the renewal receipt for my passport renewal which expired in June.
Please tell me who should I contact for this specific inquiry?
Thanks.
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MelM Posts: 226
Posted On: 10/2/2014
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No - you can't apply now.
You must wait until you actually meet the residency requirement (2 years out of the last 5) to apply to renew your card. The number of days you can count towards your residency requirement is locked in on the day CIC receives your application. This means that if you apply today, you won't have enough days and your renewal request will be refused. You must wait until you have enough days. Don't apply a day sooner if you want to keep your PR status.
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Klaus Posts: 75
Posted On: 10/4/2014
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I agree with you MeIM, but the main problem seems to be that he needs a valid passport in order to renew his PR card and at the same time he needs a valid PR card in order to renew his passport. Both documents have expired, so there is a chicken and egg problem now. I'm not sure how/if this can be resolved.
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