Immigration to Canada > PR Card
Permanent resident cards (or “Maple Leaf Cards”) are given to people who have completed the Canadian immigration process and have obtained permanent residence status but are not Canadian citizens.
Cards are mailed to new permanent residents as part of the landing process.
Permanent resident cards are also available for people who are already permanent residents upon application according to year of landing.
Each person applying for permanent residence will require a card, which is usually valid for five years.
Further reading
Application refused? Federal Court and IRB Hearings – Admissibility Hearings
The hazards of travelling without proper documentation, March 16th, 2009
Travelling without your PR card – Guidy Mamann, November 13th, 2006
CIC Website: Permanent Resident Card
