A new PR shared a cautionary note after landing in Toronto: the immigration officer didn't ask for a local Canadian address and instead handed over a paper form to update it within 10 days via fax or an online link — a process the poster found didn't work smoothly for them.
Based on the discussion, the practical steps are:
- Be proactive at the airport — even if the immigration officer doesn't ask, volunteer your Canadian address if you have one ready, since this is where your PR card will be mailed.
- If you're given a paper form instead, use the "change address" online link referenced in the paperwork you receive alongside your SIN and health card information at landing — members confirmed this link works and the update itself only takes 5–10 minutes.
- If the online link doesn't work for you, call IRCC directly to update your address rather than repeatedly retrying a broken form.
- Once your address is confirmed in the system, expect your PR card to arrive within roughly 70 days.
Getting this address update right early avoids a PR card being sent to an address you can no longer access, which can significantly delay or complicate getting your card.