I became a Permanent Resident in 2019, but due to circumstances beyond my control (my mother's passing, my child's visa refusal, and COVID border closures), I remained outside Canada longer than expected.
I returned to Canada in April 2024 and have not left the country since.
I applied to renew my PR card in June 2024. During an interview in January 2025, a 44(1) report was issued, and I was subsequently granted a new PR card valid for one year.
I have now submitted another PR card renewal application and provided strong evidence of my continuous residence in Canada, including tax records, a lease agreement, utility bills, bank statements, and CBSA travel history.
My questions are:
I returned to Canada in April 2024 and have not left the country since.
I applied to renew my PR card in June 2024. During an interview in January 2025, a 44(1) report was issued, and I was subsequently granted a new PR card valid for one year.
I have now submitted another PR card renewal application and provided strong evidence of my continuous residence in Canada, including tax records, a lease agreement, utility bills, bank statements, and CBSA travel history.
My questions are:
- Has anyone who received a 1-year PR card due to a 44(1) report later received a 5-year PR card?
- How did you find out whether the 44(1) report was still active or had been closed?
- How long did PR card renewal processing take in similar cases?
- Did you receive an AOR or online updates, or did the card simply arrive by mail?
