What is the Difference between PR Card and PR Visa for Canada?
A PR card is an identification document issued by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
It is used as confirmation of status document in Canada
It was instituted in 2002 as an alternative to printed identity documents
Once a new permanent resident is approved for PR, they will receive a PR visa
PR visas allow permanent residents to travel to Canada
PR cards allow permanent residents to enter and reside freely in Canada
Note that individuals will not need PR card after arriving first time in Canada as a permanent resident
New permanent residents will not need to apply for their first PR card, it will arrive by mail
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