Syed Khan – 12 August 2021,
On August 10, 2021, the IRCC launched a new PR Online Application Portal for authorized immigration representatives. This enables them to submit non-Express Entry PR applications online on behalf of the applicants they represent
The Immigration representatives will be allowed to authorize from a single account for multiple clients for non express entry PR application streams submitted through paper application forms. This PR Online Application Portal is not related or linked to the Authorized Paid Representative Portal.
Steps to create a PR Online Application Portal account
To create a PR Online Application Portal account, clients need to provide information:
- Membership ID number
- Name
- Business address
- Valid copy of an identity document
- Driving license
- Valid passport
- Permanent residence card
- After accessing the PR Online Application Portal, the authorized representatives will confirm the client’s email address.
- The client will receive an email, and a notification will be sent after submission of PR application
- The representative will assist the client in applying for permanent residency by filling out forms (digital and PDF formats) and uploading the required documents, including payment receipt for application fees.
- If the forms require a third-party signature, for instance, family class sponsorship forms other forms or requiring a sponsor’s signature, they need to be printed and signed by hand by both the principal applicant and sponsor.
- After this the e-copies of the signature will be uploaded. The same procedure will be applied to the Use of a Representative (IMM 5476) form (PDF, 2.2 MB)
Steps to follow for clients
- After filling the application, the client needs to log in to the portal by using the credentials.
- The clients can check the status in the portal and electronically sign the declaration form and consent form
- The client should review properly before signing the declaration form.
- Then the authorized representative will submit your form on your behalf.
- The client can make changes only in signatures on the declaration and consent page, and the IMM 5669 form and the rest are not allowed.
What to do if your application is returned
If the applications are incomplete, they will be returned through the PR Online Application Portal. The representatives can resubmit the form after filling the form with required documents or any other necessities. Few applications might also return due to the acceptance in limited numbers or if the client doesn’t meet the requirements.
