PR Card renewal: a procedure to be taken very seriously
By Stephen Fogarty • September 30, 2010
In early 2004 the Canadian government started issuing Permanent Residency Cards (PR Cards) also called by many persons “Maple Cards” or “Maple Leaf Cards”. A PR Card normally has a five-year validity. There are many hundreds of thousands of PR Cards in circulation, of which large numbers are close to expiring, or have already done so. (See image of a specimen PR Card at left.) Our experience is that many permanent residents of Canada do not spend the necessary time and effort when applying to renew their PR Card. In fact, there are many possible negative consequences that can result from this process. PR Card renewal is very important business which must not be taken lightheartedly. Read More