
PR Card Processing Time: 35 Days for a New Card, 38 for a Renewal
PR card processing time from IRCC: 35 days for a new card and 38 for a renewal, plus delivery time, urgent processing, when to renew and the CAD 50 fee.

PR card processing time from IRCC: 35 days for a new card and 38 for a renewal, plus delivery time, urgent processing, when to renew and the CAD 50 fee.

Canadian citizenship Bill C-3, in effect since 15 December 2025: who is now a citizen by descent, the 1,095 day rule for new births, and how to get proof.

Proof of citizenship processing time is about 33 months, and 136,000 people wait. The situations IRCC says can qualify for urgent processing, and how to ask.

Canadian passport renewal online: who qualifies, the digital photo, CAD 163.50 fee, 20 business day processing, and when you must apply for a new passport.
Canadian citizenship photo requirements from IRCC: 50 x 70 mm, face 31 to 36 mm, taken within 6 months, digital file rules, glasses and no editing.
Bill C-3 citizenship review: IRCC reviewed about 6,500 applications, flagged 100 certificates and reinstated 33. What it means for citizenship by descent.
Passport expires during visa application for Canada? Visa validity follows your passport. How to report a new passport to IRCC and travel with an old one.

If you’ve finally received your PR approval, congratulations! Now comes the most important step: activating your permanent resident status in Canada. This is the moment your journey officially transitions into life as a Canadian permanent resident. Whether you’re arriving from…

PR card photo requirements: the digital photo pixels and file size, the 50 x 70 mm paper photo with a 31 to 36 mm head, white background and the 12 month rule.
Canada PR Card Renewal vs PR Travel Document: Everything You Need to Know For permanent residents of Canada, keeping your documentation up to date is essential. Your PR card is not only proof of your status but also a critical…