Whether you need to maintain your permanent resident status or are ready to take the next step toward Canadian citizenship, we guide you through every stage.
PR Card Renewal
The Permanent Resident (PR) Card is proof of your status as a permanent resident and is required to board commercial flights returning to Canada. A PR card is typically valid for 5 years.
- You must be physically inside Canada when you submit a renewal application
- Must meet the 730-day residency obligation: at least 730 days physically in Canada within the past 5 years
- Apply when your card has expired or has less than 9 months remaining
- Urgent processing is available for travel within 3 weeks due to qualifying reasons (medical emergency, mandatory employment travel, death of a family member)
Important: An expired PR card does not mean you have lost permanent resident status — as long as you still meet your residency obligation, your status remains intact.
How we can help: If your travel history puts your 730-day obligation in question, speak to us before applying. We review your travel records, calculate your days accurately, and advise on the safest approach.
Permanent Resident Travel Document (PRTD)
If you are outside Canada and do not have a valid PR card, you need a Permanent Resident Travel Document to board a commercial flight or travel carrier back to Canada. A PRTD is a single-use travel document issued at a Canadian visa office abroad.
- Apply at the nearest Canadian visa office or consulate in the country where you are located
- Must demonstrate you still hold valid PR status and meet the residency obligation
- Processing times vary by country — typically 2 to 8 weeks
Once back in Canada, you should apply for a PR card renewal immediately.
How we can help: Being stranded abroad without a valid PR card is stressful. We help you prepare a complete PRTD application quickly and advise on any residency obligation concerns before you apply.
Canadian Citizenship Application
After meeting Canada’s physical presence and other requirements, permanent residents can apply to become Canadian citizens — gaining the right to vote, hold a Canadian passport, and never lose status due to time spent abroad.
Eligibility requirements:
- Hold valid permanent resident (PR) status
- Be physically present in Canada for at least 1,095 days (3 years) within the 5 years before signing your application
- Days spent in Canada as a temporary resident before becoming a PR count as half a day each, up to a maximum of 365 days
- Meet CLB 4 in English or French (reading, writing, speaking, listening) — required for applicants aged 18 to 54
- File Canadian income taxes for at least 3 of the 5 years in the eligibility period
- Pass the Canadian citizenship knowledge test (covers rights, responsibilities, history, and government)
Current processing time: approximately 14–17 months for adults (as of early 2026).
How we can help: We review your physical presence calculation, prepare your complete application, and help you study for the citizenship test.
Citizenship for Minors
Children under 18 can apply for citizenship at the same time as a parent or independently if they already have PR status. Children under 14 do not need to take the knowledge test or oath. Those aged 14–17 take the test but have a parent or guardian co-sign the application.
How we can help: We prepare citizenship applications for minors as part of a family application or separately.
Citizenship Ceremony & Oath
Once your application is approved, you will be invited to a citizenship ceremony where you take the Oath of Citizenship before a citizenship judge or commissioner. After taking the oath, you receive your citizenship certificate — the official document confirming you are a Canadian citizen. You can then apply for a Canadian passport.
How we can help: We keep you informed at every stage from application to ceremony so you know exactly what to expect and when.