Has anyone been through a similar situation after receiving a 44(1) report? URGENT ‼️

[Sarah2017]

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:

1. Has anyone who received a 1-year PR card due to a 44(1) report later received a 5-year PR card?
2. How did you find out whether the 44(1) report was still active or had been closed?
3. How long did PR card renewal processing take in similar cases?
4. Did you receive an AOR or online updates, or did the card simply arrive by mail?

I would greatly appreciate hearing from anyone with a similar experience. Thank you.

 

[Ayomide101]

There have been cases where people who were issued a 1-year PR card after a 44(1) report later received a standard 5-year PR card, but it really depends on whether IRCC is satisfied that they've re-established compliance with the residency obligation and whether there are any outstanding enforcement concerns.

If you've remained continuously in Canada since April 2024 and submitted strong evidence such as your CBSA travel history, tax filings, lease, utility bills, and bank statements, you've given IRCC the type of documentation they typically look for when assessing continued residence.

As for the 44(1) report, it's not always obvious whether it's still active. Many applicants only find out by requesting their GCMS notes or CBSA notes, which can show whether the report was finalized, referred, or otherwise resolved.

Processing times in these situations can vary quite a bit because applications involving previous residency obligation concerns often receive additional review. Some applicants receive an AOR and online status updates, while others see very little movement until the new PR card is mailed. Unfortunately, there doesn't seem to be a consistent pattern.

Given your timeline and the evidence you've submitted, it sounds like you've done everything you reasonably can at this stage. Hopefully someone who has gone through a similar 44(1) process can share their personal experience with the outcome.