Urgent Processing

Urgent Processing for PR Card

If you have an urgent need to travel or an emergency situation, you may request urgent processing of your PR card application. This does not guarantee approval but allows Canada Immigration to prioritize your case.

Extra Fee

$50 CAD

Total with Card Fee

$100 CAD

Estimated Time

Days, not weeks

Eligibility

Must prove urgency

How to Request Urgent Processing

Submit your complete PR card application (form IMM 5444 or IMM 5445) with all required documents

Pay the standard $50 PR card fee plus the urgent processing fee online through the Canada Immigration payment portal

Write a cover letter explaining why your request is urgent — include supporting evidence

Provide proof of urgency: flight booking, medical certificate, employer letter, or other documentation

Clearly write "URGENT" on the outside of the envelope if submitting by mail

Include a prepaid Xpresspost envelope from Canada Post for return of your PR card

Follow up with the Canada Immigration Call Centre at 1-888-242-2100 to confirm your urgent request was received

What Qualifies as Urgent?

Urgent travel due to a family emergency (serious illness, death, or critical situation of a family member)

Urgent business travel that cannot be rescheduled and was not previously planned

Job loss or significant financial loss if you cannot travel

Medical emergency requiring treatment outside Canada

You are outside Canada and your PR card is lost, stolen, or expired and you need to return

Evidence You Must Provide

Flight itinerary or booking confirmation with dates within 2–4 weeks of application

Medical certificate or doctor's note explaining the medical emergency (if applicable)

Death certificate or hospital letter for family emergencies

Employer letter confirming urgent business travel

Proof of financial loss if travel is not approved

Police report if the PR card was stolen

Urgent processing is not guaranteed. Canada Immigration officers assess each request on a case-by-case basis. If your request is not approved, your application will be processed under normal timelines (60–90 days). You must submit a complete application — urgent processing does not bypass document or photo requirements.

If you are outside Canada and your PR card is not valid, you may also consider applying for a PR Travel Document (PRTD) at the nearest Canadian visa office, which may be faster than waiting for a new PR card to be mailed.

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