PR Card Renewal
Your Permanent Resident card is your proof of PR status โ required to travel back to Canada by commercial carrier. PR cards are valid for 5 years (or 1 year in some cases), and renewing on time keeps your status clear and your travel uninterrupted.
Residency Obligation
To remain a permanent resident, you must be physically present in Canada for at least 730 days (2 years) within every 5-year period. Time outside Canada can sometimes count toward your residency obligation:
- Accompanying a Canadian citizen spouse or common-law partner outside Canada
- Working full-time for a Canadian business or in the federal/provincial public service while assigned abroad
- Accompanying a PR parent who is employed by a Canadian business abroad (if you are a dependent child)
Failure to meet the residency obligation can result in loss of PR status โ but you may be eligible for a humanitarian and compassionate (H&C) review.
PR Card Renewal Process
- Confirm eligibility: meet residency obligation, have valid PR status, and provide all required documents.
- Complete the renewal application (IMM 5444).
- Submit photographs meeting IRCC specifications (two PR card photos).
- Pay the $50 application fee.
- Mail the application to the Case Processing Centre in Sydney, NS.
- Wait for processing (currently ~107 days).
- Pick up your new PR card or receive by mail.
Common Issues We Help With
- โ Documenting time outside Canada that may count toward residency obligation.
- โ Preparing H&C submissions where residency obligation was not met.
- โ Urgent processing requests for travel, medical, or compassionate reasons.
- โ Applying for Permanent Resident Travel Documents (PRTD) when stuck outside Canada without a valid PR card.
- โ Reviewing complex travel histories and resolving discrepancies with CBSA records.
- โ Appeals to the Immigration Appeal Division (IAD) when PR status is revoked for residency obligation breach (RCIC-IRB representation).
Why Choose Us?
Personalized Assessment
- Understanding your Canadian immigration needs and goals.
- Assessing eligibility across multiple programs.
- Recommending the best pathway for your situation.
- Answering all questions and addressing concerns.
Tailored Approach
- Custom Canadian immigration plan suited to you.
- Clear proposal outlining services and payment structure: 50% before processing, 50% before submission.
- Comprehensive checklist after initial payment.
Application Fulfillment
- Dedicated case manager assigned to your file.
- Strong application prepared within 7โ10 business days.
- Review and final approval before submission.
Trusted Partnership
- Kept informed at every stage from submission to decision.
- Ongoing support and guidance until you reach your goals.
- Available for status updates at any time.
Ready to take the next step?
Book a free assessment with our licensed RCIC team. We'll review your case, identify your best pathway, and outline the next steps.
Our Technology Ecosystem
The platform behind Waymark โ built in Abbotsford, BC by RCICs, for the way modern immigration practices actually work.
Nova System Inc.
Canadian legal-tech company building modern software for immigration consultants. The team behind Meridian, Polaris, and Aurora.
- โธFounded in Abbotsford, BC by a practicing RCIC
- โธThree products serving the full RCIC workflow
- โธBuilt on the global edge network
- โธEncrypted at rest with AES-256-GCM
- โธCICC-aware trust accounting and RCIC compliance baked in
Meridian
The all-in-one operating system for RCIC firms. Cases, clients, documents, trust accounting, AI, and intake โ one connected platform.
- โธAI-powered CRM for cases, clients, leads, deadlines
- โธDocument automation plus smart checklists per IRCC pathway
- โธCICC-aware trust accounting and annual report generator
- โธPer-case AI chat plus global firm AI assistant
- โธBranded intake forms, client portal, e-signatures
- โธReal-time IRCC policy and Express Entry draw monitoring
Polaris
The desktop cockpit. A native app that puts your day, your cases, and your AI assistant one click away โ built for staff who live in the practice.
- โธDaily bench view โ your day at a glance
- โธVoice notes and camera capture into cases
- โธOwner cockpit with firm-wide metrics and approvals
- โธCompass with in-app help and onboarding
- โธRCIC approvals queue for L1 staff submissions
- โธLock and unlock workstation via mobile passkey
Aurora
The mobile client experience. Clients track their case, upload documents, sign forms, and message their RCIC โ from the palm of their hand.
- โธLive case tracking and processing-time radar
- โธMulti-page document scan and camera upload
- โธSecure document viewer and watermarked downloads
- โธIn-house e-signatures and payment receipts
- โธEligibility checks, CRS, NOC, travel calculators
- โธPush notifications and PIPEDA data export and delete
Waymark Immigration runs on the Nova System ecosystem.