There is a new permanent resident card for landed immigrants (not
needed by anyone who has their citizenship). Anyone who has applied and been
accepted as a Permanent Resident in Canada must get one.
If you leave Canada at any time after December 31, 2003 you will not
be allowed back into Canada without it.
There are specific dates for applying for this card as follows:
Year of Landing
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When to Submit your application
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2002
|
Oct 15 to Nov 30, 2002
|
2001
|
December to February 2003
|
2000
|
March and April 2003
|
1996 - 1999
|
May 2003
|
1992 - 1995
|
June 2003
|
1988 - 1991
|
July 2003
|
1980 - 1987
|
August 2003
|
1973 - 1979
|
September 2003
|
Before 1979
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Anytime after October 2002
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For information or application kits: