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RX-1 — Attendance at a PR Hearing Travel Document
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RX-1 — Attendance at a PR Hearing Travel Document

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At a Glance

Processing Time

2 weeks – 2 months

Estimated Cost

CAD $50

Stay Duration

Single entry, valid for 6 months

Not renewable

Renewal

Not renewable

Family

Not specified

PR Pathway

None

Sponsor

No job offer needed

Work

Remote work OK

Official Information
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Living in Canada

Cost of Living
12% cheaper than United States
Avg SalaryCA$48,000
Quality of Life
170/200
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Overview

Coded as "RX-1" on the visa counterfoil. This is issued to a permanent resident abroad who has appealed (or is within the timeframe to appeal) a negative residency decision, provided they have been physically present in Canada at least once within the past 365 days.

The RX-1 is a Canadian PRTD counterfoil issued to permanent residents abroad who have received a negative residency determination but were physically present in Canada at least once in the preceding 365 days. It allows a single return to Canada to attend an IAD appeal hearing.

The travel document costs CAD $50 (form IMM 5444) and grants a single entry valid for 6 months. Holders retain full PR rights and work authorization while the appeal is pending. The IAD appeal must be filed within 60 days of the negative decision; hearing scheduling typically takes 12–24 months.

This visa is ideal for Canadian permanent residents stranded abroad after a residency obligation breach finding who want to return and contest the decision before the IAD.

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Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Must be a Canadian permanent resident currently outside Canada.

Must not possess a valid PR card.

Must have received a negative residency obligation determination from an overseas visa officer.

Must have been physically present in Canada at least once within the 365 days immediately preceding the application.

Must have filed an appeal with the IAD under Subsection 63(4) of the IRPA, or be within the 60-day window to file.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Completed Application for a Permanent Resident Card (PR card) or Permanent Resident Travel Document (PRTD) [IMM 5444]

Valid passport or recognized travel document

Proof of previous physical presence in Canada within the past 365 days

Copy of the negative residency decision letter

Notice of Appeal (Form IRB-IAD-01) or proof of intent to file

Two passport-sized photos

Proof of payment of the CAD $50 fee

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

  • Allows return to Canada to maintain PR status during appeal
  • Retains full PR work rights
  • Relatively fast processing for the travel document

Worth Knowing

  • Single-entry only
  • Does not guarantee a successful appeal outcome
  • IAD appeal scheduling can take 12-24 months
  • Not a permanent resident
  • No physical presence in Canada within the last 365 days
  • Appeal period (60 days) has expired without filing

Application Process

1

Receive negative residency obligation decision.

2

File Notice of Appeal with the IAD within 60 days.

3

Submit PRTD application (IMM 5444) and pay CAD $50 fee.

4

Submit passport to VAC for RX-1 counterfoil.

5

Travel to Canada and undergo secondary examination at POE.

Application Forms

Application for a Permanent Resident Card (PR card) or Permanent Resident Travel Document (PRTD) [IMM 5444]Fill online
Notice of AppealFill online
IMM 5444
Application for a Permanent Resident Card (PR card) or Permanent Resident Travel Document (PRTD)
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