Permanent Resident Card: After applying

You can check the status of your application by contacting the Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) Call Centre or by going to Check how long it may take to process my case in the Quick Find section on the right-hand side of this page.

If your application is complete and you meet the requirements for permanent resident status, you will receive a letter telling you where to pick up your Permanent Resident Card in person.

When you pick up your card, you must provide proof of your identity. Please bring with you the original versions of the documents you sent with your application.

CIC will not process incomplete applications. If your application is incomplete, it will be returned to you with a letter. The letter will tell you what information you still need to provide or what fees you still need to pay.

You must return the application after you have added the missing information or fees that are described in the letter. Your application for a Permanent Resident Card will be processed after CIC receives the missing information and fees with the application.

If you do not provide all the required information or fees, your application will be returned again with all other information and fees that you have sent. This will further delay the processing of your application.