The law says
IRPR r. 5555 A permanent resident card shall only be provided or issued in Canada.
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Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations
r. 55 Delivery
- PART 5 Permanent Residents
- DIVISION 1 Permanent Resident Cards
- Permanent Residents
Last verified: June 2026 · Source: justice.gc.ca
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