Hi everyone,
I need to renew my PR card soon but I'm a little confused on the timelines and what would be the best time to apply for a smooth renewal process without extra scrutiny. Since I read on this forum that renewing too early can make your application go into an "audit". Here's my scenario -
Per the back of my PR Card -
Got Card on - Jan 19, 2019
Expiry - March 22, 2024.
Here's how it's been -
From Jan 2019 to Sept 2021, I was in Canada for only 6 days total.
Sept 2021 - Moved to Canada permanently (Sept 28, 2021)
Since moving to Canada in 2021, I have left the country for a total of 22 days so far, all in 2022. The US for a week and India for 15 days.
Haven't left Canada since Nov 2022.
I would love to visit Mexico for a week at some point this winter if possible (Dec/Jan/Feb). What would be the best time to apply for my PR Card renewal?
Should I apply Nov 1 when I just about touch the 730 day mark? Or should I apply in Jan/Feb once I am back from my potential trip? Is it better to apply well in advance so I always have a valid PR card? Or is it better to wait till I have a good buffer of days before applying?
Applying in Nov will give me about 733 days, Dec about 763 days and Jan about 794 days.
Any help would be appreciated!!
I need to renew my PR card soon but I'm a little confused on the timelines and what would be the best time to apply for a smooth renewal process without extra scrutiny. Since I read on this forum that renewing too early can make your application go into an "audit". Here's my scenario -
Per the back of my PR Card -
Got Card on - Jan 19, 2019
Expiry - March 22, 2024.
Here's how it's been -
From Jan 2019 to Sept 2021, I was in Canada for only 6 days total.
Sept 2021 - Moved to Canada permanently (Sept 28, 2021)
Since moving to Canada in 2021, I have left the country for a total of 22 days so far, all in 2022. The US for a week and India for 15 days.
Haven't left Canada since Nov 2022.
I would love to visit Mexico for a week at some point this winter if possible (Dec/Jan/Feb). What would be the best time to apply for my PR Card renewal?
Should I apply Nov 1 when I just about touch the 730 day mark? Or should I apply in Jan/Feb once I am back from my potential trip? Is it better to apply well in advance so I always have a valid PR card? Or is it better to wait till I have a good buffer of days before applying?
Applying in Nov will give me about 733 days, Dec about 763 days and Jan about 794 days.
Any help would be appreciated!!
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