You need to return the passport and the COPR first and after you will receive instructions.
How should we inform CIC about Marital Status change after getting PR?
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Thanks Darko.
My primary location was India. But not I have relocated to Brussels. How can I find out the process to return the passport and the COPR?
Hi Daniel,Hi
Hi Sanskar,
Yes i have informed them on the email address mentioned above (which i figured out myself, you are lucky to be helped by the kind people here.
I got reply within a week requesting for few forms to be filled by us both, my wife's documents which includes PCC, passport and photos and also a signed letter which explains more about the history of our relationship.i assume there must be a good amount of people scamming the Canadian government with fake marriages and such.
You should inform them after you get married. Also, note that they give you 1 month to submit all documents so try to be prepared.
Cheers and all the best brother
Thank you so much for the detailed explanation. I have few more questions. It would really be great if you can answer them.
1. Did CIC asked you to return your passport and COPR?
2. What all documents of spouse is required to be submitted? Any other documents other than you specified above.
3. Do I need to inform CIC in specific no. of days about my marital status after I get married.
4. Any idea how long it will take to get the PR for my spouse and myself after informing them?
5. Can I inform them about my marital status change when I land in Canada?
Thank you so much...
You can send it back the same way you did it for stamping. I used the VAC service in my country.
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/offices/vac.asp
Hi Darko,
IRCC has asked me to return the passport and COPR as my marital status has changed. do you know how long it takes to get the passport back, as I need to travel in January. Thanks
Hi Daniel,Hi
Hi Sanskar,
Yes i have informed them on the email address mentioned above (which i figured out myself, you are lucky to be helped by the kind people here
I got reply within a week requesting for few forms to be filled by us both, my wife's documents which includes PCC, passport and photos and also a signed letter which explains more about the history of our relationship.i assume there must be a good amount of people scamming the Canadian government with fake marriages and such.
You should inform them after you get married. Also, note that they give you 1 month to submit all documents so try to be prepared.
Cheers and all the best brother
can you please tell me what address was used to return the passport, they have asked me to return the passport and copr but address is not mentioned in the letter. plz help. thanks
Hi Sanskar,
I sent it through VFS itself, Same way as i had submitted for stamping of Visa..I agree that it isn't clear and they don't explicitly mention that you need to return passport immediately or not..But I thought that since the visa is no longer valid and needs to be cancelled anyway, so i should return it. They asked me to submit written letter of explanation why i'm sending the documents, copy of message i received in my CIC account, my original passport and COPR.
Thanks & hope it helps
Daniel
I urgently need some clarifications..Hoping someone here who has successfully done this can help
1 - Updated Generic Application Form IMM 008 - The message says " for you and your spouse or CLP “ . Does this mean we have to fill two separate forms?..If yes, does she have to include me under Dependants section? as they have mentioned to include your spouse in this section?
2 - Additional Family Information IMM 5406 - The form mentions at the top that me and my spouse have to fill our own copy of this form. In this case, on one form I would be the applicant and would enter my mother and father’s names while on the other form she would be the applicant and would mention her father and mother details. Is this correct ?
3 - Schedule A Background/ Declaration IMM 5669 - The message says “ A completed and signed by your spouse or CLP”. However the guide on the CIC Website says the below :-
Schedule A – Background/Declaration (IMM 5669)
Who must fill out this application form?
This form must be completed by:
you, the principal applicant;
your spouse or common-law partner (whether accompanying you to Canada or not), and
your dependent children aged 18 years or older (whether accompanying you to Canada or not)
4 - Supplementary Information for your Travels form IMM 5562E - Message says for your spouse or CLP. However, the form says “The principal applicant must complete this form “. Can you please confirm if I should fill this form as the principal applicant ?
1 - Updated Generic Application Form IMM 008 - The message says " for you and your spouse or CLP “ . Does this mean we have to fill two separate forms?..If yes, does she have to include me under Dependants section? as they have mentioned to include your spouse in this section?
2 - Additional Family Information IMM 5406 - The form mentions at the top that me and my spouse have to fill our own copy of this form. In this case, on one form I would be the applicant and would enter my mother and father’s names while on the other form she would be the applicant and would mention her father and mother details. Is this correct ?
3 - Schedule A Background/ Declaration IMM 5669 - The message says “ A completed and signed by your spouse or CLP”. However the guide on the CIC Website says the below :-
Schedule A – Background/Declaration (IMM 5669)
Who must fill out this application form?
This form must be completed by:
you, the principal applicant;
your spouse or common-law partner (whether accompanying you to Canada or not), and
your dependent children aged 18 years or older (whether accompanying you to Canada or not)
4 - Supplementary Information for your Travels form IMM 5562E - Message says for your spouse or CLP. However, the form says “The principal applicant must complete this form “. Can you please confirm if I should fill this form as the principal applicant ?
Thanks Daniel for your reply. One last thing, did you got back your passport and if yes, how long did it take to get your passport back. Thanks
Hi gowthamp,
Thanks for this.. Two forms are clear to me now (IMM 0008 & IMM 5406 ) but there are mixed opinions about the other two forms. A lawyer in Canada whom i happened to speak to had the following to say :-
Hi Arun,
You (the principal applicant) will be required to update your forms (since your marital status has changed); this means that you will complete a New “Generic”, “Additional Family”, “Schedule A” and “Supplementary” form.
Your spouse (your dependent) will ONLY be required to complete the “Additional Family” and “Schedule A” form.
Note: For the “Additional Family” form, your spouse will be the “principal applicant” on her own form (you will be her dependent); you will the “principal applicant” on your own form (she will be your dependent).
I hope this clarifies your concerns.
Kindest regards,
XXXXXX, Attorney at law.,
Hoping someone can give a concrete answer.
Thanks for this.. Two forms are clear to me now (IMM 0008 & IMM 5406 ) but there are mixed opinions about the other two forms. A lawyer in Canada whom i happened to speak to had the following to say :-
Hi Arun,
You (the principal applicant) will be required to update your forms (since your marital status has changed); this means that you will complete a New “Generic”, “Additional Family”, “Schedule A” and “Supplementary” form.
Your spouse (your dependent) will ONLY be required to complete the “Additional Family” and “Schedule A” form.
Note: For the “Additional Family” form, your spouse will be the “principal applicant” on her own form (you will be her dependent); you will the “principal applicant” on your own form (she will be your dependent).
I hope this clarifies your concerns.
Kindest regards,
XXXXXX, Attorney at law.,
Hoping someone can give a concrete answer.
IMM 0008 - You (Principal applicant) - Filled by yourself only.
IMM 5406 - Two Forms- - -
IMM 5669 - Only by spouse
IMM 5562E - Filled by you (Principal applicant) - Add spouse details.
What are you looking for exactly?
Hi Gowtham,
I have copied below exactly what i received in my CIC account message -
Forms:-
1. Updated Generic Application Form for Canada IMM 0008 for yourself and your spouse or CLP
2. Updated Additional Family Information Form IMM 5406 for yourself and your spouse or CLP
3. A completed and signed by your spouse or CLP Schedule A Background Declaration IMM 5669
4. Supplementary Information Your Travels form IMM5562E for your spouse or CLP
The wordings make it difficult to point to exactly what they require and probably you have gone through this dilemma as well.
But it is clear now. Many thanks for your help and all the best
Daniel
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Yeah, I understand. The wording is confusing.Hi Gowtham,
I have copied below exactly what i received in my CIC account message -
Forms:-
1. Updated Generic Application Form for Canada IMM 0008 for yourself and your spouse or CLP
2. Updated Additional Family Information Form IMM 5406 for yourself and your spouse or CLP
3. A completed and signed by your spouse or CLP Schedule A Background Declaration IMM 5669
4. Supplementary Information Your Travels form IMM5562E for your spouse or CLP
The wordings make it difficult to point to exactly what they require and probably you have gone through this dilemma as well.
But it is clear now. Many thanks for your help and all the best
Daniel
You are welcome and all the best to you.