PR card lost during citizenship application

[chelavnzuo]

Hi I might have misplaced my PR card (90% sure it's somewhere at home) and will need to apply for a replacement through the PR Portal, which is fine, but would like to understand a few implications:

1. I'm age 65+ and will not take the language and knowledge tests, however will I still be requested for interview? if so what is the average waiting time between AOR and the 65+ interview date?
2. Overall what are some of the general implications/concerns or potential delay that could be triggered from misplacing my PR card during the citizenship process?

The reason to ask question#1 is that I wanted to know if I should still spend some time to search for the card at home or I should just go straight for replacement application, in hope of getting the replacement before the interview or any event that requires the card.
The reason to ask question#2 is just for my own understanding and preparation on how to explain to the IRCC officers about my carelessness...

Many thanks in advance!

 

[forw.jane]

Hi I might have misplaced my PR card (90% sure it's somewhere at home) and will need to apply for a replacement through the PR Portal, which is fine, but would like to understand a few implications:

1. I'm age 65+ and will not take the language and knowledge tests, however will I still be requested for interview? if so what is the average waiting time between AOR and the 65+ interview date?
2. Overall what are some of the general implications/concerns or potential delay that could be triggered from misplacing my PR card during the citizenship process?

The reason to ask question#1 is that I wanted to know if I should still spend some time to search for the card at home or I should just go straight for replacement application, in hope of getting the replacement before the interview or any event that requires the card.
The reason to ask question#2 is just for my own understanding and preparation on how to explain to the IRCC officers about my carelessness...

Many thanks in advance!

For 2. If you don't intend to travel outside of Canada you don't need to apply for a PR card. During oath you need to cut you PR card. As you will not have one you need to fill this form instead - https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/application-forms-guides/solemn-declaration-lost-stolen-destroyed-never-received-permanent-resident-card.html

This will be mentioned in your oath email too.

 

[chelavnzuo]

For 2. If you don't intend to travel outside of Canada you don't need to apply for a PR card. During oath you need to cut you PR card. As you will not have one you need to fill this form instead - https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/application-forms-guides/solemn-declaration-lost-stolen-destroyed-never-received-permanent-resident-card.html

This will be mentioned in your oath email too.

Thank you very much for your kind help.

One follow-up question, after I fill this form (imm5451e), it seems I should submit this to CIC by mail or fax. After that what will happen, will they send me an acknowledgement letter? I just wanted to know if I go to the oath without the card, should I at least bring some sort of evidence to show that I have submitted this form already?

Thank you again

 

[forw.jane]

Thank you very much for your kind help.

One follow-up question, after I fill this form (imm5451e), it seems I should submit this to CIC by mail or fax. After that what will happen, will they send me an acknowledgement letter? I just wanted to know if I go to the oath without the card, should I at least bring some sort of evidence to show that I have submitted this form already?

Thank you again

No you have to do it during oath not before it. So wait for oath email which will have all the above details.