Planning your application
A permanent resident card is an important travel document, and renewing it can require a careful review of your travel and residence records. The expiry printed on the card and the question of permanent resident status should not be treated as the same issue.
How Value Visa can help
We help reconcile time in and outside Canada, review the available evidence and prepare the renewal package. If there are extended absences or upcoming travel plans, raise them before filing so the review addresses more than the card's expiry date.
Your review is specific to your circumstances. We explain the proposed work and confirm fees in writing before beginning. Government fees are separate.
Documents to discuss
Bring the records you already have to the consultation. This starting list does not replace the personalized checklist for your application.
- Current or expired PR card and passports
- Complete travel dates
- Evidence of residence in Canada
- Previous renewal decisions and relevant official correspondence
For the initial inquiry, describe your situation and deadlines. Ask us how to share sensitive documents before emailing identity or financial records.
Current official guidance
Requirements, fees and processing information can change. Use the official instructions alongside advice about your own circumstances.
Read the relevant IRCC guidance (opens in a new tab)Frequently asked questions
Should I wait until travel is booked to renew my PR card?
Plan ahead where possible. Tell us your travel dates and current location so that the document options and current processing information can be reviewed without assuming a completion date.
What will a consultation cover?
We discuss your goal, immigration history and the documents available, identify questions that need further review and explain the scope of assistance. Fees are confirmed in writing before work begins; government fees are separate.
Can Value Visa guarantee approval or a processing date?
No. IRCC makes immigration decisions, and processing times can change. We help prepare a complete, consistent application and explain the next steps without promising an outcome.