Confirming your permanent resident (PR) status in Canada through the Permanent Resident (PR) Confirmation Portal involves several steps, each with its own processing times. Here's an overview:
Initial Email and Portal Access:
After your application is approved, you'll receive two emails from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC):
The first requests basic information to confirm your presence in Canada.
The second provides access to the PR Confirmation Portal.
Waiting for these emails can vary; some applicants have reported waiting weeks, while others have waited months.
Confirming Presence and Uploading Photo:
Once portal access is granted,
Confirm you're physically in Canada.
Provide your Canadian mailing address.
Upload a recent photograph for your PR card.
IRCC notes that after confirming you're in Canada, it may take up to a few weeks to receive your electronic Confirmation of Permanent Residence (eCOPR).
After submitting the required information, IRCC will issue your eCOPR, confirming your permanent resident status.
Following this, your PR card will be mailed to your provided address. Processing times for the PR card can vary, but it's advisable to check current processing times on the IRCC website.
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