COPR issue

[mustang72]

Hi Guys,

next week i will apply for my citizenship case. Today I was looking at my COPR document. Everything looks good but at bottom I requires client signature with date. When I landed in Canada, the immigration officer did not make me sign COPR. should I do it now or leave it blank. does it matter or not.

 

[aed]

Hi Guys,

next week i will apply for my citizenship case. Today I was looking at my COPR document. Everything looks good but at bottom I requires client signature with date. When I landed in Canada, the immigration officer did not make me sign COPR. should I do it now or leave it blank. does it matter or not.

Leave it the way it is. It is just a copy. CIC has the original, so don't change anything. Good luck!

ETA: Of course make a copy of this document and send it with your application. You have to hold on to it forever. You will need it for your pension. It's like your birth certificate in Canada.

 

[screech339]

The only issue is that since the COPR is missing your signature, technically it is considered to be an invalid document unless a signature is present. I can't say one thing or another as that is something of an oversight on the agent's part.

As suggested, leave it alone.

 

[thecoolguysam]

i suppose when you land there are three copies. if its not signed on first then the impression would not be on the 2nd and 3rd. thus leave it as it is. don't make any changes as you may get into trouble.

 

[jrjayl]

I would suggest you contact CIC for their suggestions. Personally speaking, I think an unsigned COPR should be considered invalid since it does not bear signatures, which is essential. But the folks are right, leave it alone. Call CIC.

Meanwhile, if I were you, I would immediately order a certificate of permanent residency, which will function as your COPR when you hand in your citizenship app. It takes a bit long to request I think around 4 months.
See http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/certcopy.asp for how to request a copy of your COPR from CIC.

 

[thecoolguysam]

CIC must have issued you a PR card after checking COPR.
I think either they did not bother looking at the signature or I suppose signature does not play any role. I am just assuming. Best is what CIC can say

 

[email2kale]

Leave it the way it is. It is just a copy. CIC has the original, so don't change anything. Good luck!

ETA: Of course make a copy of this document and send it with your application. You have to hold on to it forever. You will need it for your pension. It's like your birth certificate in Canada.

Thanks for letting us know. I was not aware of its importance.

 

[aed]

Thanks for letting us know. I was not aware of its importance.

You're welcome. I think they will tell us that on the oath day.