IRCC Form IMM 5444, Application for a Permanent Resident Card
Apply for a new permanent resident card or replace one that is expiring, lost, stolen, or damaged.
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About IRCC Form IMM 5444, Application for a Permanent Resident Card
The IMM 5444, Application for a Permanent Resident Card, is an IRCC form used by permanent residents of Canada. You complete it to apply for your first PR card, to renew a card that is about to expire, or to replace one that has been lost, stolen, or damaged, or that has an error on it. The form asks for your personal details, your addresses over recent years, and information about the days you have spent inside and outside Canada.
This page is a free fillable helper and general guide, not legal or immigration advice. Rules about residency, eligibility, and supporting documents can change, so always download and file the current official IMM 5444 from IRCC. The form is a fillable PDF that must be completed in Adobe Reader, and you should use the Validate button so the tool generates the barcode page that IRCC requires with your application.
Who needs to complete it
- Permanent residents whose PR card is expiring or has already expired.
- New permanent residents who need to apply for their first PR card.
- People whose card was lost, stolen, damaged, or never delivered.
- Permanent residents whose name, gender, or other details on the card have changed or are wrong.
How to fill out IRCC Form IMM 5444, Application for a Permanent Resident Card
- 1Open the form in Adobe Reader, then read the instruction guide so you know which documents to include.
- 2Enter your full name, date of birth, and other personal details exactly as they appear on your immigration records.
- 3State your current mailing and residential address, along with your addresses over the required period.
- 4List your time inside and outside Canada so IRCC can review your days present in the country.
- 5Answer the questions about your status, any past applications, and your reason for applying, such as renewal or replacement.
- 6Attach the photos and supporting documents listed in the guide, following the size and format instructions.
- 7Review every field for accuracy, since small errors can delay the processing of your card.
- 8Click the Validate button so the form checks your entries and generates the barcode page, then print the full package.
- 9Sign and date the form, then mail it to the address shown in the current instructions.
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Frequently asked questions
When should I apply to renew my PR card?
You generally apply as your current card nears its expiry date. Check the current IRCC instructions for the exact timing, since applying too early or too late can affect processing.
Can I use this form if my card was lost or stolen?
Yes. The IMM 5444 covers first cards, renewals, and replacements for cards that are lost, stolen, damaged, or contain an error. You indicate your reason for applying on the form.
Why do I need to complete it in Adobe Reader?
IRCC fillable forms are built for Adobe Reader. Other viewers may not save your entries correctly or run the Validate step, which can lead IRCC to reject the package.
What does the Validate button do?
After you fill in the form, the Validate button checks your entries and generates a barcode page. IRCC uses this page to read your information, so you must print and include it.
Does IRCC ask about my days in Canada?
Yes. The form asks about time inside and outside Canada so IRCC can review your residency. Keep travel records handy so your entries are accurate.
Is this the official IRCC form?
No. This is a general helper. Requirements and documents change, so always download and file the current official IMM 5444 from IRCC before you rely on it.