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Family landed together but only some PR cards arrived — is that normal?

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By VisaBuddies Communityvia community — compiled from public visa forums

Documents Needed

  • Confirmation of Permanent Residence (CoPR)

    Issued to each family member at landing, regardless of when their individual PR card later arrives.

Step-by-Step

It's common for PR cards to arrive at different times for family members who landed on the same day, even though they all become permanent residents simultaneously.

What group members advised:
  1. A staggered PR card arrival within a family is very common — don't assume something went wrong if one family member's card is delayed while others have already received theirs.

  2. The gap can be substantial: one member reported getting their own card (as the primary applicant) in about 20 days, while their spouse's card took almost 4 months to arrive.


Takeaway: if you and your family landed together but only some PR cards have shown up, this is normal processing variation rather than a sign of an issue with any individual application — plan for the possibility of a multi-month wait for the slower cards.

Dos, Don'ts & Tips

  • Tip: PR cards for family members who landed together often arrive at different times — this is common, not a red flag.
  • Do: Expect the wait for a delayed family member's PR card could stretch to several months based on other applicants' experience.

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