Hey. Has anyone been through the same situation as us…
We got DM last week. Just this morning we received an email (posted below). I know the USA is a visa-exempt country so we don't have to send a passport, but are we required to re-submit passport photos?? We had submitted them with our original application in June. I think the passport photos are good for only 6months… We are probably right around 6/7 months now, so maybe that's why? Or is this just a blanket message that goes out to everyone as a reminder to send passport photos in if they weren't originally included??
Anyone who has been through this process and received this email, please help. Thank you, and good luck to all.
Final Reminder Notice
Dear xxxAPPLICANTxxx,
The processing of your application is complete. However, this letter is a reminder to submit the stated missing documentation.
Missing Document(s):
o Two Passport sized photos for you and all family members accompanying. See our specifications at www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/guides/pdf/5445EB-e.pdf
Submitting Original Passports
We require a VALID passport for you and for each accompanying family member, if you are not from a visa except country or if you have not yet submitted valid passports. Passports for you and all accompanying family members must be submitted together. There must be at least one blank visa page in each passport. If there are children included in your passport there must be blank visa pages for them as well.
SUBMITTING DOCUMENTS for you and/or your dependants reside in Canada or the US
Please note that CPC-Ottawa does not send out passports outside of North America.
· Submit all documents by MAIL in a single package. Enclose the requested documents, a copy of this letter and folded self-addressed envelope in the envelope with our mailing address:
If you have a mailing address in Canada
If you have a mailing address in the US
· You must purchase two prepaid Xpresspost envelopes, one self-addressed and one addressed to our office.
· Keep a tracking number sticker from each envelope.
· Send your package by Canada Post to the following address:
URGENT MAILROOM A702
CPC – Ottawa – PR
PO Box 9780
Ottawa ON
K1G 4B9
· You must send us a self-addressed prepaid envelope from a courier that operates from Canada to the United States.
· Send your package to the following address:
URGENT MAILROOM A702
CPC – Ottawa – PR
365 Laurier Avenue West
Ottawa ON
K1A 1L1
We do not return passports by regular mail.
Final Note
The issuance of your Confirmation of Permanent Residence (CoPR – IMM 5688) cannot be delayed so it is important for you to submit the requested documents as soon as possible. An expiration date (dd/mm/yy) will be indicated on your Confirmation of Permanent Residence (CoPR – IMM 5688) and you must obtain permanent residence on or before that date. The CoPR cannot be extended. If you are not prepared to live permanently in Canada immediately after your permanent residence is granted, please consult the CIC website regarding your obligations to retain your status in Canada.