What to Do If Your Canada PR Card Has Not Arrived After Approval

Learn the steps to take if your Permanent Resident (PR) card has not arrived in Canada after approval, including address verification and contacting IRCC.

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If your PR card has not arrived in Canada, firstly, verify your address is correct in your Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) account to ensure it wasn’t sent to the wrong address. If the address is correct and it’s been more than six weeks since approval, contact IRCC directly through their web form to inquire about the delay. Keeping records of your communications may be helpful for future reference.

FAQs & Answers

  1. How long does it take for a Canada PR card to arrive after approval? Typically, a Canada PR card takes about 45 days to arrive after approval, but delays can happen due to postal issues or address verification problems.
  2. What should I do if my PR card is lost or stolen in Canada? If your PR card is lost or stolen, immediately report it to IRCC and apply for a replacement card using their official web application process.
  3. Can I travel outside Canada without my PR card? You generally need your PR card to return to Canada by commercial carrier; without it, you may require a Permanent Resident Travel Document (PRTD) to re-enter.

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