Renew PR Card after in-person citizenship test

[doge]

I just completed an in-person test on April 25th in Toronto.

Do you think I have enough time to renew my PR card which is expiring soon?

The current processing time for renewing PR on CIC is 84 days and I can see many ppl have been waiting for the oath ceremony longer than 84 days.

 

[GuyanaGirl]

How soon is it expiring ?
also , in person test ? Wow!

 

[doge]

How soon is it expiring ?
also , in person test ? Wow!

Yeah, I've been trying to procrastinate it lol. To my surprise, they finally got an in-person test. (idk whether this means that they'll speed up the general oath ceremony process)

My card is expiring in 3 months.

 

[Pascal.H]

I just completed an in-person test on April 25th in Toronto.

Do you think I have enough time to renew my PR card which is expiring soon?

The current processing time for renewing PR on CIC is 84 days and I can see many ppl have been waiting for the oath ceremony longer than 84 days.

if you are not planning to leave Canada I don't think you need to renew it. Mine expires in Dec, I sat for test on March. Not planning to renew it

 

[Mexontario]

I just completed an in-person test on April 25th in Toronto.

Do you think I have enough time to renew my PR card which is expiring soon?

The current processing time for renewing PR on CIC is 84 days and I can see many ppl have been waiting for the oath ceremony longer than 84 days.

You dont really need a PR card while inside Canada. Only thing you need a PR card for is to travel by flight, bus, train etc.. outside of or in to Canada. You can still travel by land in a personal/rental vehicle with an expired PR card.

 

[doge]

You dont really need a PR card while inside Canada. Only thing you need a PR card for is to travel by flight, bus, train etc.. outside of or in to Canada. You can still travel by land in a personal/rental vehicle with an expired PR card.

if you are not planning to leave Canada I don't think you need to renew it. Mine expire in Dec, I sat for test on March. Not planning to renew it

Thanks!

 

[GuyanaGirl]

I would ride it out if you don’t have plans to travel .

 

[armoured]

You dont really need a PR card while inside Canada. Only thing you need a PR card for is to travel by flight, bus, train etc.. outside of or in to Canada. You can still travel by land in a personal/rental vehicle with an expired PR card.

Overall agree but would note that I think it can be an issue in getting benefits in some provinces - which mainly would apply only for those who actually move provinces.

Okay, that's probably not a common situation but just to note that there are some other instances where it may be better to renew.

 

[Mexontario]

Overall agree but would note that I think it can be an issue in getting benefits in some provinces - which mainly would apply only for those who actually move provinces.

Okay, that's probably not a common situation but just to note that there are some other instances where it may be better to renew.

You can always use COPR as a substitute for PR card to avail any provincial benefits. No one exclusively ask for a PR card, even private companies. I personally know ppl who got jobs with COPR and SIN.

 

[armoured]

You can always use COPR as a substitute for PR card to avail any provincial benefits. No one exclusively ask for a PR card, even private companies. I personally know ppl who got jobs with COPR and SIN.

My understanding is that British Columbia is quite strict about a recent, valid PR card.

 

[Mexontario]

My understanding is that British Columbia is quite strict about a recent, valid PR card.

ok, Ontario doesnt need a PR card to prove status in Canada.

 

[armoured]

ok, Ontario doesnt need a PR card to prove status in Canada.

Yes, that's why I said 'some' provinces.

Again, this may not be common (difference between provinces) - but there are some pretty good reasons to apply to renew PR card 'just in case', including the possibility of having to do urgent travel for whatever reason.