PR Card Renewal Online 2024

[Hope5]

Hi Guys,
Can any one guide me what documents i need for PR Card Renewal especially two poofs for residency obligation.
I am little bit confused about what documents to submit for that part.
Can you please share the list of the documents need to be submitted for whole application.

 

[Chipo21]

Hi Guys,
Can any one guide me what documents i need for PR Card Renewal especially two poofs for residency obligation.
I am little bit confused about what documents to submit for that part.
Can you please share the list of the documents need to be submitted for whole application.

I submitted my first pay stub and current pay stub showing I have been employed the whole time within the required RO days as well as 2 NOAs from different time periods and that worked.

 

[Hope5]

I submitted my first pay stub and current pay stub showing I have been employed the whole time within the required RO days as well as 2 NOAs from different time periods and that worked.

Thanks a lot
Can you also give me the list of the remaining documents

 

[iriskandy]

Sharing my experience:
PR Card expiry date: Nov 5 2024
Applied for renewal: Sep 1 2024

I have been living in US since March 2023 on work visa and PR card got expired.
On Nov 5 2024, since I did not get any updates on PR card, I applied for PRTD for me to enter Canada in case I have to pick up PR card in person.

On Nov 13 - I got email from IRCC to pick my PR card in person and gave a particular day and time (appointment in Vancouver for Nov 28 9:15am)
On Nov 14 - I got email from IRCC to send my passport and other documents to get the PRTD stamp.

I decided to just get the PR card and attend the Nov 28 appointment.

Since my PR card already expired, I flew to Seattle along with my wife (my wife is a naturlized Canadian last year), took a rental car and drove to Peace Arch land border crossing.
Note that without valid PR card, I could not take the flight but I can go via land border with a personal vehicle. It was mentioned on one of the official Canaa IRCC websites on how to enter Canada with expired PR cards and the option is via private vehicle.

Nov 27th - flew to Seattle and took rental car and drove to Peave Arch border. At the Peace Arch, officer checked my expired PR document and also looked at my appointment letter for PR card pickup. He asked a few questions on where I m currently living (I replied US), he asked when did you last leave Canada (I replied March 2023), asked when planning to return back to US (I replied Nov 30). I gave all true answers. I also mentioned I m coming to attend the appointment to pick PR card. Officer also asked and checked my wifes Canadian passport and inquired about where she is living, working (Texas).
So after 2-4 mins of talking, we are inside Canada.

Nov 28 - Appointment. Reached IRCC office in Vancouver downtown. Only I was allowed inside and wife has to wait outside. 9:15 am was appointment, do not go earlier than 8:45 am.
I went inside around 8:50 am and was seated in a room with other folks who have appointments.

After waiting for just under 30 mins, an officer called me into a individual room, closed the door. He asked for my expired PR card, passport and a third Canada issued government document such as Drivers license, or Health Card etc. I did not have the third proof (no DL because I surrendered BC DL to get Texas DL).
Note that the appointment letter only asks for: (1) appointment letter (2) expired PR card (3) any other documents that were submitted along with PR renewal application.

So at this point IRCC officer is trying to get more relevant information so as to give credit to my appointment and give my new PR card to me.

He asked when I moved into Canada first time (I replied Dec 2019) and he asked what work I have been doing since then (I replied I worked for US job which allowed for work from home all these years). He inquired whether I m married and I said yes and that my wife is Canadian and I have been living with her since March 2023 in US. He asked my wifes passport copy. I was carrying copy as well as original. Then he looked at my Indian passport that has several H1B stamps of US. He inquired about my US job and any documentation that he asked for my employment letter and any other official letter that states that I can be allowed to work remotely from Canada for US job. I had no such letter that shows my WFH but I just had my current employment letter.

To support my residency obligation, I I provided him my past 4 years rental agreements, tax filing documents for 3 years, my immunization records. Nothing was seeming for him to convince him. I gave him my Physical Presence Calculator document which I used to submit for Canadian citizenship as well. He has a record that I applied for Canadian Citizenship (AOR = Sep 10 2024). Finally I told I have my US I-94 (which is a arrival departure record that US maintains). He finally seemed to be OK with that I-94 and he also mentioned that US does not share such documentation with Canadian government and he was glad to see that I-94 travel history of mine for the past 5 years.

Basically I was working remote from Canada for a US job 2019-2023 and then moved to US for 2023, he asked what changed that you had to move to US instead of working from Canada. At that point I said my wife after becoming Canadian she got a job in US and had to move with her. That is the reason I had to move to US from Canada.

With all the documentation provided, he gave my PR card asked me to check the names etc. Once that is done, he activated it and handed all my documentation back to me, except my expired PR card (which he took and that IRCC will safely discard).

Then we had a small private chat on how high the rental rates back in 2019 2020 vs 2024 in Vancouver. He inquired about how rates are in TX etc. I also mentioned that I applied for PRTD and want to decline that application now that I have my PR card. He mentioned that IRCC will automatically take care of that my seeing the status that PR card has been picked up.

All and all it was a 25 mins one-to-one interview and each and every minute the officer was very calm and pleasant in asking me questions and documentation. He was only trying to gather relevant documents to support my case and successfully hand the PR card to me. It was a pleasant experience for me as well even though I felt a bit nervous since I did not have the necessary documentation to begin with.

Nov 29 - Status updated to Card picked up in person. I drove back to Seattle via Peace Arch. US officer asked me and my wife on my visas (both work visas) and we are into US.

Hope this helps to anyone who are on similar situations like me.

 

[ARASCO]

Hi Guys,
Can any one guide me what documents i need for PR Card Renewal especially two poofs for residency obligation.
I am little bit confused about what documents to submit for that part.
Can you please share the list of the documents need to be submitted for whole application.

Hello Hope5.

First of all I want to share with you my timeline for a recent PR card renewal.
Applied online October 07, 2024
Updates / INSPECT TOLLS:
October 10. 2024: Application Completed.
November 07, 2024: Application Approved/ GCKEY
November 08, 2024: PR Card mailed to my Address./GCKEY

OOOUUUUUFFFFF: NEVER RECEIVED THE PR CARD, AS POST CANADA STILL ON STRIKE. UP TO NOW, DECEMBER 02, 2024.


This was just to let you in a confortable situation about my suggstions regarding what you ask to share with you.

Specialy in my case I NEVER submit any document to proof RO/Residency Obligations, I just fill in exactely when and where I was out of canada with all clears presicion and exactly what hapen during the 5 previous years, and all exats address in canada or out of Canada during that period.

However, I did send (upload) with my application (online)the very good COPIES OF: Clear copies of my Drive LIcense, Alberta Health Card, my previous PR Card(please follow the instruction both sides).
For the primary ID, I did send my valide copy of my passport( remember this passport has to be valid yet). And not forgot to upload your official payment receipt.

thank you, hope this may help you.

 

[anju355]

Hello Hope5.

First of all I want to share with you my timeline for a recent PR card renewal.
Applied online October 07, 2024
Updates / INSPECT TOLLS:
October 10. 2024: Application Completed.
November 07, 2024: Application Approved/ GCKEY
November 08, 2024: PR Card mailed to my Address./GCKEY

OOOUUUUUFFFFF: NEVER RECEIVED THE PR CARD, AS POST CANADA STILL ON STRIKE. UP TO NOW, DECEMBER 02, 2024.


This was just to let you in a confortable situation about my suggstions regarding what you ask to share with you.

Specialy in my case I NEVER submit any document to proof RO/Residency Obligations, I just fill in exactely when and where I was out of canada with all clears presicion and exactly what hapen during the 5 previous years, and all exats address in canada or out of Canada during that period.

However, I did send (upload) with my application (online)the very good COPIES OF: Clear copies of my Drive LIcense, Alberta Health Card, my previous PR Card(please follow the instruction both sides).
For the primary ID, I did send my valide copy of my passport( remember this passport has to be valid yet). And not forgot to upload your official payment receipt.

thank you, hope this may help you.

Hi, I hope you are doing good.

Just few questions. I had applied for PR Renewal on 26th November 2024 and status in the portal is still showing "submitted" for all the family members. Now when I called IRCC today they said that they are working on 19th Oct applications and so far no renewal application in the queue.

My tickets are booked to travel in January. Should I wait for more time or I can do something to make the process quick?
Any suggestion please

Thanks

 

[Ponga]

Hi, I hope you are doing good.

Just few questions. I had applied for PR Renewal on 26th November 2024 and status in the portal is still showing "submitted" for all the family members. Now when I called IRCC today they said that they are working on 19th Oct applications and so far no renewal application in the queue.

My tickets are booked to travel in January. Should I wait for more time or I can do something to make the process quick?
Any suggestion please

Thanks

There's nothing you can do; you can't push a river that's already flowing.

You could always apply for a PRTD closer to your travel dates.

If you are able to enter the U.S., one option would be to return to the closest U.S. airport and then enter Canada at a land PoE in a private vehicle, since you do not need a valid PR Card, there.

Yes, it would be a pain, but...you would be allowed to enter Canada.

Good luck!

 

[chemenger]

Sharing my experience:
PR Card expiry date: Nov 5 2024
Applied for renewal: Sep 1 2024

I have been living in US since March 2023 on work visa and PR card got expired.
On Nov 5 2024, since I did not get any updates on PR card, I applied for PRTD for me to enter Canada in case I have to pick up PR card in person.

On Nov 13 - I got email from IRCC to pick my PR card in person and gave a particular day and time (appointment in Vancouver for Nov 28 9:15am)
On Nov 14 - I got email from IRCC to send my passport and other documents to get the PRTD stamp.

I decided to just get the PR card and attend the Nov 28 appointment.

Since my PR card already expired, I flew to Seattle along with my wife (my wife is a naturlized Canadian last year), took a rental car and drove to Peace Arch land border crossing.
Note that without valid PR card, I could not take the flight but I can go via land border with a personal vehicle. It was mentioned on one of the official Canaa IRCC websites on how to enter Canada with expired PR cards and the option is via private vehicle.

Nov 27th - flew to Seattle and took rental car and drove to Peave Arch border. At the Peace Arch, officer checked my expired PR document and also looked at my appointment letter for PR card pickup. He asked a few questions on where I m currently living (I replied US), he asked when did you last leave Canada (I replied March 2023), asked when planning to return back to US (I replied Nov 30). I gave all true answers. I also mentioned I m coming to attend the appointment to pick PR card. Officer also asked and checked my wifes Canadian passport and inquired about where she is living, working (Texas).
So after 2-4 mins of talking, we are inside Canada.

Nov 28 - Appointment. Reached IRCC office in Vancouver downtown. Only I was allowed inside and wife has to wait outside. 9:15 am was appointment, do not go earlier than 8:45 am.
I went inside around 8:50 am and was seated in a room with other folks who have appointments.

After waiting for just under 30 mins, an officer called me into a individual room, closed the door. He asked for my expired PR card, passport and a third Canada issued government document such as Drivers license, or Health Card etc. I did not have the third proof (no DL because I surrendered BC DL to get Texas DL).
Note that the appointment letter only asks for: (1) appointment letter (2) expired PR card (3) any other documents that were submitted along with PR renewal application.

So at this point IRCC officer is trying to get more relevant information so as to give credit to my appointment and give my new PR card to me.

He asked when I moved into Canada first time (I replied Dec 2019) and he asked what work I have been doing since then (I replied I worked for US job which allowed for work from home all these years). He inquired whether I m married and I said yes and that my wife is Canadian and I have been living with her since March 2023 in US. He asked my wifes passport copy. I was carrying copy as well as original. Then he looked at my Indian passport that has several H1B stamps of US. He inquired about my US job and any documentation that he asked for my employment letter and any other official letter that states that I can be allowed to work remotely from Canada for US job. I had no such letter that shows my WFH but I just had my current employment letter.

To support my residency obligation, I I provided him my past 4 years rental agreements, tax filing documents for 3 years, my immunization records. Nothing was seeming for him to convince him. I gave him my Physical Presence Calculator document which I used to submit for Canadian citizenship as well. He has a record that I applied for Canadian Citizenship (AOR = Sep 10 2024). Finally I told I have my US I-94 (which is a arrival departure record that US maintains). He finally seemed to be OK with that I-94 and he also mentioned that US does not share such documentation with Canadian government and he was glad to see that I-94 travel history of mine for the past 5 years.

Basically I was working remote from Canada for a US job 2019-2023 and then moved to US for 2023, he asked what changed that you had to move to US instead of working from Canada. At that point I said my wife after becoming Canadian she got a job in US and had to move with her. That is the reason I had to move to US from Canada.

With all the documentation provided, he gave my PR card asked me to check the names etc. Once that is done, he activated it and handed all my documentation back to me, except my expired PR card (which he took and that IRCC will safely discard).

Then we had a small private chat on how high the rental rates back in 2019 2020 vs 2024 in Vancouver. He inquired about how rates are in TX etc. I also mentioned that I applied for PRTD and want to decline that application now that I have my PR card. He mentioned that IRCC will automatically take care of that my seeing the status that PR card has been picked up.

All and all it was a 25 mins one-to-one interview and each and every minute the officer was very calm and pleasant in asking me questions and documentation. He was only trying to gather relevant documents to support my case and successfully hand the PR card to me. It was a pleasant experience for me as well even though I felt a bit nervous since I did not have the necessary documentation to begin with.

Nov 29 - Status updated to Card picked up in person. I drove back to Seattle via Peace Arch. US officer asked me and my wife on my visas (both work visas) and we are into US.

Hope this helps to anyone who are on similar situations like me.

Thanks for sharing your experience in incredible detail. Is IRCC allowing PR card pickup? Yours if the first case I'm learning that for the case of PR renewal they are offering card pickup. Everyone else, afaik, either got it in mail or are desperately waiting for the Canada Post strike to end. Is there anything special about your case (e.g. living in US)?

 

[armoured]

Thanks for sharing your experience in incredible detail. Is IRCC allowing PR card pickup? Yours if the first case I'm learning that for the case of PR renewal they are offering card pickup. Everyone else, afaik, either got it in mail or are desperately waiting for the Canada Post strike to end. Is there anything special about your case (e.g. living in US)?

Having it held for pickup is, if anything, usually a negative. Not something they offer, but a constraint on PRs.

First, they won't send them abroad - at all (so yes, living in USA would at minimum have triggered this).

But most often they do 'hold for pickup' at offices to either ensure that the PR is actually in Canada, or if they have significant aspects (documents etc) that they wish to check. (or both of course)

For those who are out of Canada and cannot get to Canada for the pick-up, it's a negative as effectively demonstrating the PR isn't residing in Canada.

 

[MapleOrange]

Not sure if this has been mentioned before about finding the status of application.

Go to GC Key - View the initial PR card application (the first one you received years ago) - scroll down into "Document Status" and it will show the most recent update on the RECENT application. The update should show a date post your submission date.

 

[chemenger]

Having it held for pickup is, if anything, usually a negative. Not something they offer, but a constraint on PRs.

First, they won't send them abroad - at all (so yes, living in USA would at minimum have triggered this).

But most often they do 'hold for pickup' at offices to either ensure that the PR is actually in Canada, or if they have significant aspects (documents etc) that they wish to check. (or both of course)

For those who are out of Canada and cannot get to Canada for the pick-up, it's a negative as effectively demonstrating the PR isn't residing in Canada.

Ah ok! Good to know. Thanks!

 

[chemenger]

Not sure if this has been mentioned before about finding the status of application.

Go to GC Key - View the initial PR card application (the first one you received years ago) - scroll down into "Document Status" and it will show the most recent update on the RECENT application. The update should show a date post your submission date.

Yes, I too noticed that. For me under the header "Status Updated Date" it shows a recent date and the "Status" as Your document is invalid. Not sure if that implies that the previous PR card has now become invalid or if it is something else. The "Expiry date" is of the current (old) PR card.

I do wonder though, why application tracking is so hard for PR renewal? In this age, when everything is digitally connected, it's unfortunate that we do not get clear updates from IRCC on the progress of our applications. The main portal where the application is submitted never updates and stays as "Submitted" even after people have received their PR card. The GCKey method also hardly provides any meaningful updates. In contrast, an online shopping order placed on Amazon has way better tracking (along with a photo on delivery!). I think it would be reasonable to say that for almost everyone, their PR card is way more important than an online shopping order.