The replacement process for a Canadian immigration document applies to situations where candidates have lost them. They might be unable to access them if they’re stolen or damaged. However, new immigrants can apply to replace these documents or for their status verification. IRCC has a certain procedure for the replacement of these immigration documents. Furthermore, before understanding the whole process, it is essential to comprehend IRCC’s definition of an immigration document. This is primarily due to IRCC’s emphasis on replacing a temporary resident document in this blog.
IRCC’s definition of an immigration document
IRCC’s help center webpage consists of a glossary that defines an immigration document as a formal document provided by IRCC itself, CBSA, the Canadian visa office (outside Canada), or the Case Processing Center. However, it is not a legal definition. Immigration documents include the following types of documents:
- A Temporary Resident Permit, Canadian work or study permit;
- A Permanent Resident Card, and
- A visitor Record
IRCC states that the replacement process is not accessible for those who seek changes in their immigrant visa, record of landing, or COPR. Furthermore, the department claims that issues associated with these documents will not be considered through the following:
- Applying to modify the Record of Landing;
- Requesting to modify the confirmation of Permanent Residence and
- Authentic and valid documents related to temporary residence.
The replacement process for a Canadian immigration document
The Canadian government’s official webpage confirms that the immigration department consists of the application package essential for replacing stolen, damaged, or lost documents. The application package comprises the following:
- IMM 5009 Form – The Verification of Status or Replacement of Immigration Document
- IMM 5476 Form – The Use of a Representative
- Form IMM 5545 – Instruction Guide
The candidate will need to download the above application package. After this, they must adhere to the following steps for their status verification and replacement of the document form:
- Go through the instruction guide in detail and download the forms.
- Fill in the application forms, sign them, and put the correct date.
- Make the compulsory fee payment. Notably, applicants from different countries will have different fees for application submission.
- Proceed to mail your application form.
Based on the type of method for sending the application form, they can send their applications for replacement immigration documents to the following addresses:
Regular Mail
Operations Support Center
P.O. Box 8784 STN T CSC
Ottawa, Ontario
K1G 5J3
Registered Mail or Courier
Operations Support Center
365 Laurier Avenue West
Ottawa, Ontario
