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Is seized document will be returned to you after you become a permanent resident?

shaam

Star Member
Nov 2, 2017
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You can request them but should not use them.
I thought once after recieved PR card, it will be automatically send through mail.(or) Do i need to submit any form so that i get an appointment to collect it directly in IRCC office?
 

ref19to22

Hero Member
May 18, 2022
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seized documents are not automatically sent back to the applicant, more often than not you have to request them and each IRCC office has a different process. It mostly entails emailing the office that seized your document and requesting it back, they'll give you an appointment etc.

Instruction are in different threads in this forum.

* As others have noted, if you use your seized documents for travel or renew them you are putting your status at risk- look up cessation/re-availment
 
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Turbo2210

Full Member
Mar 17, 2021
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Yes, you can request it back but it’s being said that it’s wise not to use them before getting citizenship.