Why was my PR status only given for a year?

[sammyak]

I'm curious as to why sometimes permanent residency is given for 5 years whereas others only a receive a single year before needing to renew? I received PR recently and noticed on my ecoPR document that my PR is only valid for less than a year.

 

[Simplitario]

I'm curious as to why sometimes permanent residency is given for 5 years whereas others only a receive a single year before needing to renew? I received PR recently and noticed on my ecoPR document that my PR is only valid for less than a year.

Never heard of it. It might be just on the eCOPR until you receive the PR card

 

[freddieMercury]

@sammyak you need a little bit of clarification

- eCOPR Expiration date means exactly that, the date on which the eCOPR expires. (usually 1 year)
- PR status does not expire. (it's quite literally the entire point of the status, hint at the name "Permanent" Resident)
- PR Card expires (usually) in 5 years.

I recommend reading:
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/new-immigrants/pr-card/understand-pr-status.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2021/06/individuals-approved-for-permanent-residence-may-travel-to-canada-as-of-june-21.html -> "A COPR’s validity, which can last for up to one year, is tied to the applicant’s passport and their immigration medical examination."



--- Congrats on getting your PR recently!

 

[PMM]

Hi

I'm curious as to why sometimes permanent residency is given for 5 years whereas others only a receive a single year before needing to renew? I received PR recently and noticed on my ecoPR document that my PR is only valid for less than a year.

1. You are confusing apples and oranges. Your ecopr is valid for 1 from the date of you medical. Once you "land" and apply for a PR card, it will be valid for 5 years.