PR card expiring or already expired? Act immediately — without a valid PR card, you cannot board a plane or boat to return to Canada. RCIC consultant R420535 handles urgent renewals (IMM 5444) and PRTD applications from abroad.
To maintain your permanent resident status, you must meet a minimum residency obligation set by Canadian law.
This is the optimal time to begin your renewal. Submit your application now to avoid any stress. The standard processing time is approximately 104 days — starting early protects you.
You can no longer travel internationally by plane or boat to Canada. If you are abroad, you need a Permanent Resident Travel Document (PRTD). If you are in Canada, submit a renewal application immediately.
If you plan to spend more than 6 months abroad, or are already abroad for an extended period, assess your residency obligation before leaving or before returning. Your PR status may be at risk.
The PR card renewal application is made using form IMM 5444, submitted online via the IRCC portal.
Complete the permanent resident card application. Available online on the official IRCC website. Every section must be complete and accurate.
2 photos conforming to Canadian passport format. Biometrics may already be on file with IRCC if provided within the past 10 years.
Fee of $50 CAD payable to IRCC for the renewal. For loss or theft: $50 as well (add form IMM 5454).
Standard time: ~104 days. Urgent processing available if you travel within 45 days — attach proof of travel.
If you need to travel within 45 days, you can request urgent processing of your PR card application. You must provide proof of travel (airline ticket, hotel reservation, employer letter, etc.). This option is not guaranteed but is generally granted with solid proof. Our firm can help you prepare this priority file.
An incomplete file may result in additional delays or the return of your application. Here is the exhaustive list.
Before submitting your application, it is essential to calculate whether you meet the residency obligation. Here is how.
Take the last 5 complete years from your application date. Count each day you were physically in Canada or in a qualifying situation (see section 1). Add them up. If the total is ≥ 730 days, you are compliant.
IRCC processing times for PR card renewal 2026 (IMM 5444): urgent stream 45 days, standard stream 3-6 months. Plan well in advance to avoid being stranded abroad without a valid card — your 730-day residency obligation is verified at every renewal.
If you need to travel within the next 4 weeks and your PR card is expired or about to expire. An urgent request can be submitted with supporting travel documentation.
Average IRCC timeline for standard IMM 5444 renewal applications submitted online. May vary based on application volume.
The renewed PR card is valid for 5 years. It serves as proof of status in Canada and as a travel document to return to the country.
Contact us NOW — priority processing available. Every week of delay reduces your options.
Complete file · 730-day verification · IRCC submission and follow-up
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