Urgent processing of permanent resident card

You are in Canada and have not applied

If your travel date is more than three weeks away:

1. Fill out the application as shown in applying for a permanent resident card.

2. Include a photocopy of your proof of travel and proof of payment with your application.

   The proof of travel, such as tickets or an itinerary, must show:

   • the dates you will be traveling,
   • your personal information such as your full name, and
   • your destination (where you are going).

   The proof of payment can be part or full price for your travel. It must show:

   • the date that you paid,
   • the amount paid, and
   • how you paid.

   If you do not send all this information, we may not process your application urgently. We will process it normally.

3. On your envelope, write:

   Urgent — Proof of travel included

Next Steps: Within 10 business days, you can check the status of your application online.

If your travel date is in less than three weeks:

We cannot get a PR card to you before you leave Canada. Follow the steps for how you can return to Canada without a PR card.