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Do we need to send old passports as well?

iCanadaVisa

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Apr 30, 2015
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After I applied for PR with my old passport (the current passport at that time), I renewed my passport and sent a copy to CIC a month ago. Last week I received 'Ready for Visa' email.
My question is "Whether I need to send my old passport also along with new passport' for visa and COFR?". Appreciate your response.
 

iCanadaVisa

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Apr 30, 2015
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HarrySingh said:
In your case, yes you have to send old as well as new passport.
Thanks HarrySingh.
I received MR on Jul 11 and RPRF on Jul 14. I did my medicals on Jul 21 (but doctor electronically uploaded on Jul 24) and paid fee on Jul 20. I sent my renewed passport copy to CIC on the same day, i.e.., July 20 (both mail and email). I received PPR on Aug 7. As per the instructions I have sent valid passport i.e., new passport only (as I informed the change on July 20) as per the instructions on Aug 13. When I asked CIC customer care service in July on when should I send my new passport, the agent informed me that I should send the new one when CIC asks for it.
Please advise do I need to send my old passport as well?
 

Hichaman

Hero Member
Mar 12, 2013
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Canada
Category........
Visa Office......
CPC Ottawa
NOC Code......
2**2
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
02-2014
AOR Received.
03-2014
IELTS Request
Sent with the application
File Transfer...
03-2014
Med's Request
04-2015
Med's Done....
04-2015
Interview........
Waived Alhamdolilah
Passport Req..
06-2015
VISA ISSUED...
06-2015
LANDED..........
08-2015 :)
iCanadaVisa said:
Thanks HarrySingh.
I received MR on Jul 11 and RPRF on Jul 14. I did my medicals on Jul 21 (but doctor electronically uploaded on Jul 24) and paid fee on Jul 20. I sent my renewed passport copy to CIC on the same day, i.e.., July 20 (both mail and email). I received PPR on Aug 7. As per the instructions I have sent valid passport i.e., new passport only (as I informed the change on July 20) as per the instructions on Aug 13. When I asked CIC customer care service in July on when should I send my new passport, the agent informed me that I should send the new one when CIC asks for it.
Please advise do I need to send my old passport as well?
I was in the same situation as you, I only send the new passport. try to avoid confusion.
 

iCanadaVisa

Star Member
Apr 30, 2015
70
2
Hichaman said:
I was in the same situation as you, I only send the new passport. try to avoid confusion.
Hitchman is correct. I spoke with customer care a while ago and they confirmed that just sending new passport is enough. No need to send invalid/expired passports to CIC.
 

SVB

Star Member
Jun 12, 2014
112
1
Toronto
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa
NOC Code......
2174
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
23-06-2014
AOR Received.
12-08-2014
Med's Request
17-02-2015
Med's Done....
19-05-2015
Passport Req..
21-12-2015
VISA ISSUED...
08-01-2016
LANDED..........
14-01-2016
iCanadaVisa said:
Hitchman is correct. I spoke with customer care a while ago and they confirmed that just sending new passport is enough. No need to send invalid/expired passports to CIC.
This one may help:
http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/new-passport-where-to-send-t330728.0.html