Waiting for PR Card after landing - add your case here

[ntwkengg]

Did you have to resubmit a new photo or did they accept the old one on your COPR?

hi,

no same photo.

the fact is they changed the pr card layout from nov 21st 2015.

so new photo size is 50 x 70 mm.

so whoever submitted 35 x 45 mm old pics. then they will ask for new photos.


i remember they changed the photo size around dec 3rd week. so people who got ppr after dec 3rd week have already submitted new photos. so they are safe.

people who landed before this time and who haven't got their pr card will get new photo request.

 

[Marlee]

That's the point. I am from a visa exempt country, hence I never received a passport request. The COPR was mailed to me directly.

 

[Taddy]

hi,

no same photo.

the fact is they changed the pr card layout from nov 21st 2015.

so new photo size is 50 x 70 mm.

so whoever submitted 35 x 45 mm old pics. then they will ask for new photos.


i remember they changed the photo size around dec 3rd week. so people who got ppr after dec 3rd week have already submitted new photos. so they are safe.

people who landed before this time and who haven't got their pr card will get new photo request.

Not necessarily. I got my PPR at the beginning of November. The PPR asked for 34 x 45mm photos so that's what I sent. I got my PRC a couple of weeks ago.

 

[ntwkengg]

That's the point. I am from a visa exempt country, hence I never received a passport request. The COPR was mailed to me directly.

so they didnt attach photo to your copr?

as they usually give 2 coprs one with photo which they take while landing and the other without photo which you keep with you.

 

[ntwkengg]

Not necessarily. I got my PPR at the beginning of November. The PPR asked for 34 x 45mm photos so that's what I sent. I got my PRC a couple of weeks ago.

thats great. in the letter with my pr card they have mentioned they changed the layout on nov 21st.

so dont know whats the criteria to ask for new photos.

anyways whoever passed the processing times please give them a call to know whats going on you pr card.

 

[alicefox]

Congratulations Alice

When was it dispatched for you ? Pls share your timeline

Thanks! As far as I understand the card was ready on Feb 11, 2016, as it expires on Feb 11, 2021 given that the cards are issued for exactly 5 years. so it took them 41 days to process it + 8 days mailing time (I am in ON). My husband's card has not been received though we landed the same day.

 

[Marlee]

so they didnt attach photo to your copr?

as they usually give 2 coprs one with photo which they take while landing and the other without photo which you keep with you.

Of course!
They sent me two COPRs - one with and one without a photo. I originally sent the photos to CIC along with my federal application back in December 2014, so they still had the old specs.

Thanks, Taddy! That gives me some hope. It's not that I am traveling any time soon but I just can't wait to finally be holding it in my hands! ;D

 

[Neverending]

Landed 28th August. new photos sent early October. Pr card received today. 178 days later.

 

[addis]

Landed at Douglas Office (Peace Arch), Surrey BC on Jan 8 2016
No request for photos for self and son.
PR Cards received 23 Feb 2016 for self and son in Vancouver BC (Sent by CIC on Feb 17th)
Photo request for wife (mentioned by agent when I called CIC Call Centre today)
Received email from the CIC agent after phone call (text below).

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Sir, Madam,

Thank you for contacting Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. I am pleased to follow up on your request:

Permanent Resident card - Photo retake required

If you applied for a Permanent Resident card (PR card) and the Case Processing Centre requires that you provide new photos, you must send them according to the photo specifications with a Supplementary Identification form (IMM 5455) to the following address:

Regular mail for new PR:

Case Processing Centre - PRC
P.O. Box 4500
Sydney, Nova Scotia
B1P 6L1

Regular mail for existing PR (e.g., PR card replacement):

Case Processing Centre - PRC
P.O. Box 9000
Sydney, Nova Scotia
B1P 6K7

Courier:

Case Processing Centre - PRC
49 Dorchester Street
Sydney, NS
B1P 5Z2

Please note that if you do not send the requested information within 180 days from the date of the letter, you will have to submit an Application for a Permanent Resident Card (PR Card) and include the payment in order to obtain a PR card.

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best regards.

A.

 

[Taddy]

Yes, I did have a photo attached to one copy of the COPR, and it was the old size. I really don't understand the logic as to why some people do have to resubmit, and some don't.

 

[naticom]

Congrats! Such a long waiting period. I'm now only 140 days, maybe for more 40 days I can get my card.
Damn CIC

Landed 28th August. new photos sent early October. Pr card received today. 178 days later.

 

[Taddy]

Naticom, have you tried calling CIC to find out what's going on with your card?



My daughter's card arrived today, 12 days after mine. Landed Osoyoos November 29th.

 

[Kinji84]

Congrats! Such a long waiting period. I'm now only 140 days, maybe for more 40 days I can get my card.
Damn CIC

I am running on day 146, Calling them almost 2-3 times a week. nothing worked out.

 

[naticom]

In fact, I was looking for you and wanted to know if you get the card or not. I do really wanna know what happened to us - the late September YVR landers. Did the rep "leave a message to production team" for you?

I am running on day 146, Calling them almost 2-3 times a week. nothing worked out.

 

[CanJune2014]

I landed at the Calgary Office (CIC office in the Harry Hays Building) on January 12th. Today, I received the card (so exactly 6 weeks from landing). Looks like the card was issued on Feb 15th so 34 days to process (from landing to issue date).