Hi everyone,
I received my ITA in early May 2025 and submitted my eAPR on 29th June 2025. At the time of submission, my passport was valid until mid-March 2026 — so it had approximately 8.5 months of validity remaining.
I understand that IRCC typically takes around 6–8 months to process Express Entry applications. Given that, I’m concerned that my Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR) and visa — once issued — may be limited in validity due to my passport expiry. I want to avoid a situation where the visa is issued with only a few weeks of validity left, as that would leave me with very little time to plan my landing and relocation.
Would it be advisable to renew my passport around mid-September 2025, and proactively inform IRCC of the new details through a webform? The goal is to ensure that my passport remains valid throughout processing and allows for a full COPR/visa validity period.
Would appreciate any guidance or shared experiences on this — thank you!
I received my ITA in early May 2025 and submitted my eAPR on 29th June 2025. At the time of submission, my passport was valid until mid-March 2026 — so it had approximately 8.5 months of validity remaining.
I understand that IRCC typically takes around 6–8 months to process Express Entry applications. Given that, I’m concerned that my Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR) and visa — once issued — may be limited in validity due to my passport expiry. I want to avoid a situation where the visa is issued with only a few weeks of validity left, as that would leave me with very little time to plan my landing and relocation.
Would it be advisable to renew my passport around mid-September 2025, and proactively inform IRCC of the new details through a webform? The goal is to ensure that my passport remains valid throughout processing and allows for a full COPR/visa validity period.
Would appreciate any guidance or shared experiences on this — thank you!
