IMM 5444 – Application for a Permanent Resident Card or Permanent Resident Travel Document

Who Should Use This Form

Use IMM 5444 if you are a **Canadian permanent resident** who wants to:

• Get your first PR card
• Renew an expiring or expired PR card
• Replace a lost, stolen, damaged, or never‑received PR card
• Apply for a **Permanent Resident Travel Document (PRTD)** if you are outside Canada and need to return as a permanent resident

Downloading and Filling the Form

The form is available as a **PDF** that you can download. If you are applying on paper, save the PDF to your computer and open it using Adobe Acrobat Reader (version 10 or later). Filling it electronically and validating the form before printing helps avoid errors.

• Save the file to your computer
• Open in a full PDF reader (not mobile browser)
• Validate before printing
• Sign and date by hand once printed

How to Choose Your Situation

Section 1 of the form directs you based on your current situation:

• If you are **in Canada** — choose PR card application or renewal/replacement
• If you are **outside Canada** — apply for a PRTD unless you want to renounce your permanent resident status

Key Personal Details to Provide

The form asks you to provide personal data such as full legal name, current address, contact information, birth details, physical characteristics, citizenship, and immigration history.

Residency and Absence Information

You must document your **residence history and time spent outside Canada** over the past five years (or since becoming a permanent resident if less than five). List all absences chronologically with reasons for travel and duration.

Lost, Stolen, or Damaged Card Details

If applying to replace a PR card, you must describe how it was lost, stolen, or damaged, including details and dates. If applying for a PRTD, include your current address outside Canada.

Consent & Declaration

Section 7 allows you to authorize IRCC to obtain entry history from the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and tax information from the Canada Revenue Agency to help assess residency obligations. You must sign and date the form to declare that all information is true and complete.

Submission Tips

• Always use the **latest version** of the form. • Validate the PDF before printing. • Ensure no blank mandatory fields to avoid return delays. • Sign by hand in original format (digital signatures are not accepted).

Helpful Links

• IMM 5444 – Official Form & Instructions
• All IRCC Application Forms
• Representative Authorization – IMM 5476