I'm an airline pilot in the United State with and US commercial Pilot Certificate and a Transport Canada Pilots License. I was offered a interview with Air Canada, but I don't have my PR Card yet which is required for employment. I have my landed papers and a social insurance number. I just spoke with Canadian Immigration and they said my PR Card was now being processed. What does that mean exactly? Should I expected it in the mail soon? What can I do to speed up the process?
Congrats on the new job! I hope this helps and I can earn an upgrade to First Class with the following.
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/times/perm-card.asp
Processing times: Permanent Resident Card
This information is updated weekly and shows the time it takes to process an application after we receive a complete application package.
Last update: May 30, 2012
Type of application
Processing Times
New permanent residents
44 business days*
(This time applies if you have provided a mailing address)
59 calendar days
If you require your PR card urgently, please follow these instructions.
(Working on applications received up to April 24, 2012)
Note: If you live inside Canada and if it has been longer than the time shown above since you applied, please contact the Call Centre. Call Centre agents cannot speed up the process of your application or make decisions on your case.
*The processing time to receive the new PR card is shown in business days. This means it does not include weekends or holidays.
