🍁 In Simple Terms
A permanent resident card is normally valid for five years from the date it's issued. If you're involved in active immigration proceedings — such as a removal order, an admissibility report, or an appeal — your card will only be valid for one year, reflecting the uncertainty of your status.
Affects: Foreign nationals and permanent residents in Canada
Legal Text — IRPR Regulation 54
(2)(2) A permanent resident card is valid for one year from the date of issue if, at the time of issue, the permanent resident
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Official Source: Justice Canada — IRPR r. 54 (authoritative, may differ from this display)
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