Passport Validity Requirements

[perfectSkilledMigrant]

Hello Everyone,

I am new to this forum and this is my first time starting a topic.

Anyhow, I figured someone could advise me regarding a dilemma I am having.

I am currently being assessed by Ontario for the PNP after receiving AOR on August 25th, so I figure if I was to obtain a positive response from them, I should have a PNP by the beginning of October then apply as soon as I receive an ITA.

For the OOPNP application they asked for a passport valid for at least 2 years or else an explanation letter. My current passport is only valid till next august (2016) so I provided the latter since I would have needed at least 2 months to have a new passport issued since I am currently outside my home country and the embassy is pretty slow.

In general I do intend to get a new passport since I am visiting my home country for a week or so in 2 weeks time so I will issue a new passport ; moreover, I had changed my signature (to one in english) since 6 years ago (when I got my first passport).

So my questions are as follows and I am sorry if it seems a bit too much but I think they might increase risk of a rejection:

1- New passport means a new passport number, I would have to update my EE profile with the new info, but do I have to update OOPNP as well and would it affect my PNP chances since I already got an AOR and PNP nomination might be just around the corner (with emphasis on might)?

2- Would the difference between the signatures in my old and new passport cause any issue or shall I keep the old one (but I had ditched it long ago since a signature in english is much more convenient so it might seem like I am forging my old signature) ? P.S: For the OOPNP application, I signed using my current passport signature not my signature in english.

3- What is the minimum passport validity required when sending my FSW application?

I hope someone can advise me because I tried emailing my specific visa office and they have decided to only reply to people with case and file numbers.

Regards,

 

[cartwright]

Hello Everyone,

I am new to this forum and this is my first time starting a topic.

Anyhow, I figured someone could advise me regarding a dilemma I am having.

I am currently being assessed by Ontario for the PNP after receiving AOR on August 25th, so I figure if I was to obtain a positive response from them, I should have a PNP by the beginning of October then apply as soon as I receive an ITA.

For the OOPNP application they asked for a passport valid for at least 2 years or else an explanation letter. My current passport is only valid till next august (2016) so I provided the latter since I would have needed at least 2 months to have a new passport issued since I am currently outside my home country and the embassy is pretty slow.

In general I do intend to get a new passport since I am visiting my home country for a week or so in 2 weeks time so I will issue a new passport ; moreover, I had changed my signature (to one in english) since 6 years ago (when I got my first passport).

So my questions are as follows and I am sorry if it seems a bit too much but I think they might increase risk of a rejection:

1- New passport means a new passport number, I would have to update my EE profile with the new info, but do I have to update OOPNP as well and would it affect my PNP chances since I already got an AOR and PNP nomination might be just around the corner (with emphasis on might)?
Yes update both
2- Would the difference between the signatures in my old and new passport cause any issue or shall I keep the old one (but I had ditched it long ago since a signature in english is much more convenient so it might seem like I am forging my old signature) ? P.S: For the OOPNP application, I signed using my current passport signature not my signature in english.
no harm in updating your signatures. Just add an LOE to be on the safe side

3- What is the minimum passport validity required when sending my FSW application?
don't remember but i believe it is minimum 6 months
I hope someone can advise me because I tried emailing my specific visa office and they have decided to only reply to people with case and file numbers.

Regards,

 

[perfectSkilledMigrant]

Thank you very much for the reply!!

but I have a few follow up questions if I may...

1- Updating the EE profile can be easily done online; however, how shall I update OOPNP, via email or postal mail?

2- Excuse my ignorance but what do you mean by LOE ?

And yes I was guessing 6 months as well since that is the minimum for stamping most visas in general so for PR it would logically be the same.

Regards,

P.S: I dunno how to give a +1 or probably my profile is still too recent to be able to give any.