Permanent resident (PR) card and PR status
This section contains policy, procedures and guidance used by IRCC staff. It is posted on the department’s website as a courtesy to stakeholders.
This section provides policy and procedural guidelines to staff concerning all aspects of the permanent resident (PR) card and PR status, including:
- issuance, delivery, distribution, expiry and revocation of PR cards
- issuance of permanent resident travel documents (PRTDs)
- application requirements, document standards and kits
- enforcement, investigations and quality control
- anti-fraud and quality assurance
- replacement of PR cards reported lost, stolen or destroyed
Related chapters
- ENF 23 – Loss of permanent resident status
PR card and PR status
- Permanent resident status
- Permanent resident card – Departmental policy
- Permanent resident card – Program administration
- Permanent resident card – Renewal, replacement
PR status determination and loss of PR status
Permanent resident travel documents (PRTDs)
- Permanent resident travel document – Departmental policy
- Permanent resident travel document (PRTD) – Processing instructions