Permanent Resident Cards may now be mailed to applicants

Permanent Resident (PR) Cards Mailed Directly Under New Pilot Project

CIC is launching a pilot project as part of its overall modernization agenda to streamline procedures and improve services to newcomers. Effective April 30, 2012, the vast majority of permanent residents who apply for Permanent Resident (PR) cards will no longer need to visit a CIC office and will instead receive the card by mail.

Mailing PR cards directly to applicants is expected to decrease wait times by up to four weeks.