Canadian Permanent Residence Card & Citizenship

Permanent Residence Card:No one can enter Canada by plane, train, bus or boat even may not be able to board without valid Permanent Residence Card.

If your card was lost or misplaced somewhere in Canada, you can get it renewed., This option is not available ooutside Canada and you required temporary travel documents. There are some conditions to apply Permanent Residence Card or Travel Document.

PR card & Citizenship

Canadian Citizen

Canadian Citizen as compared to Permanent Residence Card Holder:You should apply your citizenship as soon as your time period is matured. There are some very important differences between Permanent Residence Card holders and Citizens. Right to vote

  1. Mobility Right (Right to live outside Canada with no time limit, whenever you want you can enter).
  2. Preference for jobs in the federal government which requires high-level security.
  3. Right to be a candidate in federal, provincial and territorial elections.
  4. Right to pass Canadian citizenship on to your children born outside Canada (to the first generation only).

All requirement and detail guideline are available online at CIC website for PR Card Renewal and submitting Citizenship application.