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Guide 9: Voluntary renunciation of permanent resident status (PR)

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SUMMARY

Voluntary renunciation of permanent resident status refers to the process by which a foreign national who holds permanent resident status in Canada chooses to formally give up their status as a permanent resident. This involves notifying Canadian immigration authorities of their decision and completing the necessary paperwork to officially renounce their permanent residency rights and privileges in the country.

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ELIGIBILITY

Here are the detailed requirements for a Canadian permanent resident to voluntarily renounce their PR status:

1- Citizenship or Permanent Residency in Another Country

The applicant must be a citizen or permanent resident of a country other than Canada. Alternatively, if the application is accepted, the applicant must provide evidence that they will become a citizen or permanent resident of a country other than Canada.

2- Canadian Residency Obligation

The applicant must have either met or not met the Canadian residency obligation, which generally requires spending at least 730 days (2 years) out of the last 5 years in Canada as a permanent resident.

3- Not a Foreign National

The applicant must not have foreign national status, which typically means that they should not have any pending or existing application for Canadian citizenship, refugee status, or work/study permits.

4- Not Subject to Inadmissibility

The applicant must not be the subject of a report on inadmissibility under section A44 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA). This means they should not have any legal or security reasons that would make them ineligible to enter or stay in Canada.

5- Minors

If the applicant is a minor (under the age of 18), their application to renounce permanent resident status must also include the relevant signatures of all parents/legal guardians.

WHAT STEPS SHOULD YOU TAKE?

Step 1: Submit your application

The applications for renunciation of PR status may be submitted on paper from inside or outside Canada or at the port of entry.
Individuals who intend to voluntarily renounce their permanent resident (PR) status should initiate the process by submitting a duly completed application form along with all necessary supporting documents. As part of the application, they are required to surrender their PR card. These materials should be directed for processing to one of the following offices:
Individuals who intend to voluntarily renounce their permanent resident (PR) status should initiate the process by submitting a duly completed application form along with all necessary supporting documents. As part of the application, they are required to surrender their PR card. These materials should be directed for processing to one of the following offices:
PR Renunciation Application
Apply:
immilib.com/VRPR-Online
IRCC Application Fees:
No Fee
Document Checklist(s):
immilib.com/VRPR-Doc
Contact:
1-888-242-2100 (in Canada)
1-613-944-4000 (outside Canada)
Web Form:
immilib.com/web-form
Visa Office:
immilib.com/Visa-Offices

Within Canada: Mail the application to the Operations Support Centre (OSC) at the following address:

 

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Operations Support Centre
Voluntary Renunciation of PR Status
365 Laurier Avenue West
Ground Floor Mailroom, South Tower
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 1L1

Alternatively, the application can be submitted at a designated port of entry upon arrival.

Outside Canada: Initiate the renunciation process at an overseas immigration office.

Step 2: Status Change

PR inside Canada: If a permanent resident is physically in Canada on the day their application to voluntarily renounce PR status is approved, they will become a temporary resident for a period of six months from the day the application is approved. However, during this temporary resident period, they will not be authorized to work or study. This is governed by section A46(1.1) of the relevant regulations.

PR at the Port of Entry: For a permanent resident who arrives at a port of entry and submits an application to voluntarily renounce PR status, and if the application is approved, they can be given an entry stamp and be admitted to Canada as a temporary resident. This temporary resident status will last for a period of six months, provided that they meet the requirements for admissibility and hold valid temporary resident status.

PR Outside Canada: If a permanent resident is not physically in Canada and submits their application to voluntarily renounce PR status from outside Canada, or if they are not physically present in Canada on the day their application is approved, they will lose their PR status immediately. In this case, they will not become a temporary resident.

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