Canadian PR cards and permanent resident status for families
Understand card expiry, the documents each family member needs and how to prepare a child’s application.
Last checked: 2026-11-07
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Notice: The CRS structure changed on November 3, 2026. IRCC says profiles in the pool are recalculated automatically, taking up to about two weeks, with draws paused during the transition. The next round date is not confirmed.
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6 guides found · Your current language, across CRSCalc, PRTrack and ImmiScore.
How to renew your PR card: when to apply, the $50 fee, photos and timing
Renew when less than nine months remain, apply from inside Canada and plan around the three-week minimum.
Last checked: 2026-11-13
Read guideMaintained status: what applies when you extend a work permit
Apply before your permit expires, keep the same conditions and record the dates that show you applied on time.
Last checked: 2026-11-06
Read guidePermanent resident travel document (PRTD): returning to Canada without a valid PR card
When you need a PRTD, how to apply from outside Canada, the $50 fee and the five-day urgent rule.
Last checked: 2026-11-13
Read guidePR residency obligation: tracking your 730 days in Canada
Keep an exact travel log so a PR card renewal or travel document application starts from facts.
Last checked: 2026-11-07
Read guideYour first Canadian PR card after landing
How to submit your address and photo, track a separate application and follow up if the card does not arrive.
Last checked: 2026-11-07
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