Can I take COPR out of passport?

[little_apple]

When I landed as a PR the officer stapled my COPR into my passport.
I already received my PR card and I'm wondering if I can remove the COPR from the passport and keep it in a safe place.
The reason why I'm asking is that I will travel to Central America soon and I want to have my COPR in Canada in case my passport gets stolen. Of course I hope it won't happen but you never know...

 

[Kayaker]

I'm sure you can take the COPR out of your passport, especially as you already have your PR card.

They didn't staple my COPR into my passport and I don't hear of that often...

 

[zardoz]

When I landed as a PR the officer stapled my COPR into my passport.
I already received my PR card and I'm wondering if I can remove the COPR from the passport and keep it in a safe place.
The reason why I'm asking is that I will travel to Central America soon and I want to have my COPR in Canada in case my passport gets stolen. Of course I hope it won't happen but you never know...

Yes, remove it and store it in a very safe place, for example a bank safety deposit box. It cannot be replaced.

 

[scylla]

Yes, remove it and store it in a very safe place, for example a bank safety deposit box. It cannot be replaced.

It can certainly be replaced if lost. Downside is it takes around six months and costs money:

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/guides/5545ETOC.asp

 

[little_apple]

It can certainly be replaced if lost. Downside is it takes around six months and costs money:

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/guides/5545ETOC.asp

Thanks for the link

 

[scylla]

FYI - you'll need to provide a copy of your CORP when you apply for citizenship. So definitely pull it out of your passport and put it somewhere safe.

 

[zardoz]

It can certainly be replaced if lost. Downside is it takes around six months and costs money:

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/guides/5545ETOC.asp

Note: The actual document itself will not be issued, instead a plain paper document will be issued that will provide information about your immigration history.

 

[little_apple]

FYI - you'll need to provide a copy of your CORP when you apply for citizenship. So definitely pull it out of your passport and put it somewhere safe.

I won't apply for citizenship. I'll keep my German passport as we plan to move to Europe once my spouse retires

 

[taffy7]

I won't apply for citizenship. I'll keep my German passport as we plan to move to Europe once my spouse retires

You don't have to give up your German passport when you become a citizen .You can have dual citizenship .

 

[little_apple]

You don't have to give up your German passport when you become a citizen .You can have dual citizenship .

It's a lot of paperwork. You have to pay several hundred Euros to the German government and give them many reasons why you need both citizenships. Only if you get the OK from the German government you are allowed to apply for the Canadian citizenship without losing the German one. I don't have any reasons why I should get the Canadian citizenship. I know we won't stay here forever. My PR is enough

 

[Alurra71]

It's a lot of paperwork. You have to pay several hundred Euros to the German government and give them many reasons why you need both citizenships. Only if you get the OK from the German government you are allowed to apply for the Canadian citizenship without losing the German one. I don't have any reasons why I should get the Canadian citizenship. I know we won't stay here forever. My PR is enough

I don't know how long it will be before your spouse retires and you both plan to move back to Germany but are you planning on working while you are here in Canada? You will be contributing to a retirement fund if you do and after 10 years are entitled to draw on the retirement. I don't know if Germany has a reciprocal agreement with Canada or not so those years spent working here would be for naught if it's going to be a semi lengthy time for you. Might want to keep that in mind for your future retirement.

 

[keesio]

I won't apply for citizenship. I'll keep my German passport as we plan to move to Europe once my spouse retires

COPR is also required to collect Old Age Pension.