Child PR card Renewal - Questions 

Moderator

Moderator

Posts: 4142

R56(2) states clearly that a PR card application must be made in Canada. Furthermore, the card must be delivered in person to each applicant, pursuant to R58(3), and be picked up within 180 days of the person receiving notification that it is ready for collection.

This enhances the integrity of the application process, allowing the local office to contact the client to review documentation and assess residency issues in person. However, it is recognized that the Regulations do not specify physical presence in Canada for purposes of filing a PR card application. Applications cannot be refused solely on the basis of evidence that the applicant was not in Canada when the application was filed. However, applicants are expected to provide an address in Canada where they may be contacted to provide additional information or to present themselves in person for the purposes of reviewing either identification or eligibility for the PR card. The CPC may refer a case to a local CIC if all or part of the application originated from outside Canada, and if there are questions as to the client’s identity, status or residency history, or the authenticity of the
documentation. Clients must report in person to pick up their card in Canada, in
accordance with R58(3).

is it ok if he applies for the renewal only 3 months before the expiration date?

While applications for a new card may be filed at any time before the card expires, the existing card must be returned with the application, as stated in R59(1)(d). For example, applicants may have forgotten to return a previous PR card that is still valid at the time of applying for a new card and that has not been reported lost or stolen. As a matter of policy, CIC requests that expired cards be submitted with the request for renewal.

However, a new PR card will not be refused if the client does not return an expired PR card. CIC does not intend to collect all expired cards from clients. Procedures are already in place for permanent residents to surrender their card at citizenship ceremonies. If clients claim that they have lost their card, they are required to complete the section of the application form entitled Solemn Declaration (concerning a permanent resident card that was lost, stolen, destroyed or never received) [IMM 5451E]. The previous card is revoked in accordance with R59(2).