If you have an application in process, you must tell us if you change your address.

There are different ways of changing your address, depending on your type of application:

• if you’re waiting on your initial permanent resident card
• for all other applications

You can likely update your address online, if you’re in Canada. If you’re outside of Canada, you’ll most likely need to get in touch with the visa office that serves your region.

We only process permanent resident cards on an urgent basis for specific situations. To qualify, you must be travelling within the next 3 months because of:

• a job opportunity
• serious illness (your own or that of a family member)
• a death in the family
• work related to your current job

Before you reach out to us, make sure you’re eligible for urgent processing and find out what you should do.