How do I replace a lost, stolen or destroyed Canadian immigration document?

Highlights: Replace your stolen, lost or destroyed Canadian immigration document via Document replacement

• IRCC provides guidelines on the steps to be taken if a Canadian immigration document is stolen, lost or destroyed.
• The lost, stolen or destroyed immigration documents can be replaced via a specific process. 
• Newcomers are to submit the applications for Verification of status or replacement of an immigration document.
• The IRCC has a Document replacement process for temporary resident document replacement.

 

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Canadian Immigration Documents 

An immigration document can be referred to as an official document issued by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) office, the IRCC, the Case Processing Centre (CPC) or the Canadian visa office outside Canada.

The following are some examples of immigration documents according to IRCC: 

• A visitor record to Canada 
• A Canadian study, work or temporary resident permit 
• A Canadian PR card 

However, individuals looking for changes to their visa and Record of Landing or confirmation of PR are ineligible for the document replacement process as per IRCC guidelines. 

To address these issues, IRCC suggests using:

• Request to Amend the Record of Landing
• Valid Temporary Resident Documents
• Confirmation of Permanent Residence. 

 

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Document Replacement Process

The IRCC offers application packages for the document replacement process. The application package required for the process contains the following:

• The Verification of Status or Replacement of an Immigration Document Form (IMM 5009) 
• The Use of a Representative form [IMM 5476]
• An instruction Guide (IMM 5545) 

 

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Steps to Apply for the Document Replacement Process

You can follow the simple steps given below to submit the Verification of Status or Replacement of an Immigration Document form. 

Step 1: Download the Application package from the IRCC website

Step 2: Fill out the form after reading the instruction

Step 3: Sign the application form along with the date

Step 4: Pay the fees required

Step 5: Mail your application

 

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