An application for permanent resident status cannot generally be submitted within Canada, although that does not preclude submission to an office abroad while you are resident herein. Almost certainly, forms obtained 12 years ago should be updated prior to submission to the appropriate office. An application submitted that long ago would be closed by now.
The exact office that is used depends on a nnumber of factors, including the region of your residence during processing of the case.
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