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

Highlights: Process to replace a stolen, lost or destroyed Canadian immigration document.

• To replace a stolen, lost or destroyed immigration document, Canadian newcomers must submit an application for Verification.

• Newcomers are required to submit the verification of status or Replacement of an Immigration Document.  

• IRCC has a specific process for replacing a stolen, lost or destroyed immigration document.

 

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What does the IRCC call an immigration document?

An immigrant document is an official document issued by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) office or the IRCC, the Canadian visa office outside Canada or the Case Processing Centre (CPC). 

• A visitor record
• Canadian work permit
• Temporary resident permit
• A permanent resident card
• Study permit

 

Individuals looking to change their Immigrant Visa and Record of Landing or Confirmation of Permanent Residence cannot use the document replacement process. 

 

IRCC notes that concerns related to those documents can be addressed using the following:

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

 

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Steps to submit the Verification of Status or Replacement of an Immigration Document form 

 

The IRCC offers application packages for the document replacement process, which include:

• The Verification of Replacement of an Immigration Document form [IMM 5009]
• An Instruction Guide [IMM 5545]
• The Use of a Representative form [IMM 5476]

 

You can download any one of the application packages and follow the simple steps given below to submit the Verification of Status or Replacement of an Immigration Document form:

 

• Read the instruction guide and download the application forms
• Fill out the application form
• Pay the required fees
• Mail your application

 

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