Issues related to Canadian immigrant permanent resident card

# Canada Immigration # Introduction A permanent resident in Canada refers to a person who has obtained permanent resident status by immigrating to Canada, but is not a Canadian citizen. Permanent residents are citizens of other countries. Let's share with you the related issues of Canadian immigrant permanent resident card. Welcome to read!

Issues related to Canadian immigrant permanent resident card

Q: Can I apply for a new or replacement Canadian permanent resident card outside Canada?

A: In general, you must apply for a new or replacement Canadian permanent resident card in person. If you lose your card outside Canada or it has expired, you should contact the nearest Canadian embassy, consulate or senior management committee.

Q: What's the difference between permanent residents and immigrants?

A: The terms "permanent residents" and "landing immigrants" refer to individuals who are allowed to live and work permanently in Canada. Historically, these people were called "landing immigrants".

Q: Why do I need to replace my expired permanent resident card?

A: The permanent resident card is a necessity to re-enter Canada after international travel. In addition, the permanent resident card can be used as proof of identity, and Canadian government agencies can ask them to show their authorization to live and work, or determine the welfare qualifications reserved for permanent residents.

Q: What are the eligibility requirements for applying for a permanent resident card?

In order to apply for a permanent resident card, you must obtain IRCC permanent resident status. Individuals who have not yet obtained permanent resident status must submit their applications under family sponsorship or through approved business plans.

Q: If I don't replace my expired permanent resident card, will I lose my permanent resident status?

A: No. The way to lose permanent resident status is to fail to meet the residence requirements or commit a serious crime. Your permanent resident card is your valid identification and should be replaced so that you can maintain your ability to travel.

Q: What are the residence requirements for maintaining permanent resident status?

A: In order to maintain permanent resident status, you must live in Canada for at least two years within five years.

Q: How to correct the name on the permanent resident card?

A: If your permanent resident card contains your wrong name, please fill in and submit a request to modify the immigration record of landing or permanent residence confirmation before applying for replacing the permanent resident card.

Further reading: application materials for experienced immigrants in Canada

1. application form: fill in online.

2. Application fee:

(1) main application: 550 Canadian dollars,

(2) Attached application: 550 Canadian dollars for spouses over 22 years old,1children under 9 years old 150 Canadian dollars.

(3) The application fee will not be refunded.

3. Passport notarization: copy of passport home page and Canadian visa page. If you don't have a passport or your passport is about to expire, please apply for a new passport without submitting the original. If the validity period of the passport is too short (less than 18 months), it is recommended to update the passport first.

4. Recent passport photos: 6 recent photos within 6 months, with white background color, 35*45mm, and 27-30mm from head to chin. Don't hide your face, don't wear jewelry, wear glasses, don't write on the back, and provide an electronic version.

5. Notarization of the household registration book: take the main household registration book to the notary office for notarization, at least notarize the home page and my page of the household registration book, and the notary office requires the whole book to be notarized. If the account information is inconsistent with the actual situation, it is recommended to update it in advance (such as marital status, service location, education level), and notarize the seal of the first page of the collective account and my account card page. (China applicants need to provide)

6. ID card: Please copy the front and back in black and white with a page of A4 paper, and provide a color scanned copy. (China applicants need to provide)

7. Birth notarization: you need to go to the police station or the file storage office to issue a birth certificate first, and notarize it at the place where the certificate is issued. It is suggested that the birth certificate be affixed with a 35*45cm color photo with a white background and the same version as the immigrant photo (do not seek the same version).

8. Notarization without penalty:/kloc-Applicants over 0/8 years old need to provide:

(1) No criminal certificate in China: valid for 3 months, and processed within 1-2 months before filing. The certificate of no punishment shall be issued by the police station or the place where the personnel files are stored, and notarized at the place where the certificate is located.

(2) No criminal record abroad: any country that has lived for more than 6 months needs to provide it, and notarization without penalty must be done after your last exit.

9. Physical examination report: scanned copy, need to go to the designated physical examination hospital. Physical examination report is valid for 1 year.

10.ECA academic certification report:

(1) The first step is WES authentication. After paying to generate the application number, apply for certification by the Ministry of Education. The Ministry of Education requires a scanned degree certificate and a stamped transcript in Chinese and English; College or undergraduate students who have not obtained a degree are required to provide higher education network certification, and provide a copy of their academic certificates and the original transcripts stamped with Chinese and English seals (paper applications only); Then arrange WES to apply for mailing.

(2) For the academic certification in China, the degree certification and transcript certification are directly sent to WES by the Ministry of Education, and applicants need to send both Chinese and English documents of degree certificate/diploma and WES application form; For foreign academic qualifications, foreign institutions directly send the original transcripts to WES, and applicants send copies of academic certificates to domestic WES.

1 1. Language score:

(1) Original IELTS G or French transcripts taken within 2 years before the submission of the main application.

(2) You don't have to be a teaching assistant to apply for IELTS. Listening test 4.5, reading test 3.5, oral writing test 4.0 within 2 years before submission, plus 5 points for main application. Original, class g.

12. On-the-job certificate: signatures of referees are required, and business cards are provided.