if you passed test & interview did they ask for the original record of landing?

[ari5323]

Folks,
I lost my landing paper. Lucky that I had a photo copy of it.
Now :
Healt card. I have
Permanent resident. I have
Driving license. I have
Passport I have.
The big paper that they gave me on peace bridge when I landed. I LOST. And very soon I will get the test and interview appointment.

May question is :
A. Is there a way to get a replacement COPR ?
B. If I don't have it, can it trigger a RQ ?
ThAnk you for you answers,
Ari

 

[MiriamT]

Re: Folks, friends, experts, I need your kindly help

Folks,
I lost my landing paper. Lucky that I had a photo copy of it.
Now :
Healt card. I have
Permanent resident. I have
Driving license. I have
Passport I have.
The big paper that they gave me on peace bridge when I landed. I LOST. And very soon I will get the test and interview appointment.

May question is :
A. Is there a way to get a replacement COPR ?
B. If I don't have it, can it trigger a RQ ?
ThAnk you for you answers,
Ari

Yikes.

You can apply for a replacement IMM 5292 ("COPR").

* Application: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/certcopy.asp
* Instruction guide: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/guides/5545ETOC.asp
* Processing times: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/times/other.asp

 

[ari5323]

Re: Folks, friends, experts, I need your kindly help

Miriam, Thank you.
BUT here is the catch 22

The processing time to get this document is 6 months GOSH can you hear me 6 lousy months, while my test will be probably much earlier,
Now at the test i have to bring the original C O P R i have a copy, i have a PR card, but they want the friking Original.
and as i can read here, the smallest paper you miss they send you an RQ

Any advice please ?

 

[ari5323]

folks, can you share with me please ? did the officer asked for the record of landing ?

 

[MiriamT]

folks, can you share with me please ? did the officer asked for the record of landing ?

Yes. He matched the original against the photocopy I provided when I mailed my application.

 

[susann]

Yes they checked my original as well. I think you will be into trouble if you do not have the original.

If you had your original at the time you applied, it must be somewhere. You might want to check every litter peace in your place.

At least ask for the copy right away and hope they will be faster than 6 month and bring the paper for applying for a new copy as well if you do not find your original.

 

[ari5323]

Yes they checked my original as well. I think you will be into trouble if you do not have the original.

If you had your original at the time you applied, it must be somewhere. You might want to check every litter peace in your place.

At least ask for the copy right away and hope they will be faster than 6 month and bring the paper for applying for a new copy as well if you do not find your original.

The above 2 ladies Miriam and Susan make me cry

anyone else has some better news for me?

 

[IllaBee]

folks, can you share with me please ? did the officer asked for the record of landing ?

Not to sound rude or anything like that but the test/interview letter (once you receive it) will tell you exactly what you need to bring on that day. You MUST know from this day my friend, that anytime YOU deal with the government anywhere in the world more especially here in Canada, it's imperative that you ALWAYS and ALWAYS keep the ORIGINAL or OFFICIAL document they send you period. I take it a step further and make additional copies as well. To answer your question, yes you will be asked to produce originals of whatever documents you originally submitted, period. Yes, you're expected to have the ORIGINALS!

If I were you I would quickly apply for a replacement IMM 5292 even if it takes 6 months at least if your test letter comes before that time, you can take the proof to show that you applied for the replacement document and hope the CIC officer will show mercy-> which by the way, they don't have to since they clearly state to you to bring originals! Besides, you're NOT even guaranteed to receive a test invite in under 6 months. My friendly advice to you is: take this step seriously as you've come this far and don't want to screw up anything. You have a choice. Order the replacement now or chance it! Sorry but the odds are obviously against you.

 

[bluewish]

The officer only checked my PR card and asked if any of my IDs has changed since my application was submitted. I said no and she didnt bother to look at other documents. So, it totally depends on who interview you.

 

[Babi22]

My wife had her test few months ago down in Montreal and they did not bother checking this doc. Just her IDs to make sure she's the right person, passport and PR card as well, but not the landing paper. If you are lucky enough, you might not get requested to show the original. And offcourse, don't mention you lost it if they don't ask you for it.

Good luck.

 

[LovingMum]

Just sharing:

We are on the same boat, the difference is, I have my Original copy of COPR but with my minors, I cannot find the Original copy but we have Photo copies.
And last Monday I mailed the application for the Verification of Status/Replacement of Immigration Documents for my 2 Minors. Yes, processing is 6 months as it stated on the website, I included a letter on the application if they can expedite the processing because our application for Citizenship is already " IN PROCESS" status. And put the "URGENT'' on the envelope. They had my application on Wednesday, Sept 16, 2015. And of course, I dont expect yet anything from them.

 

[poushi24]

The above 2 ladies Miriam and Susan make me cry

anyone else has some better news for me?

As far as I remember after the test the officer never asked me my Landing paper. He just saw my Id and that's it. I guess it's all depend on the officer. Test invite letter always asked to take original with you to support your application. As mentioned by another person submit application for replacement and if you do get test invite before the replacement come just take the copy and tell them you have applied for replacement. They will understand as things can happened to anyone.

 

[keesio]

Yes. He matched the original against the photocopy I provided when I mailed my application.

Same here. The interviewer explicitly asked for it and compared it with the photocopy she had from the application that I mailed.

Though.. honestly I don't know what this would be a deal breaker if you don't have it. Does CIC not have all your landing records in their own system?

 

[samreentariq]

I was asked for the COPR paper, I lost mine and ordered a copy well before I send in my application so I had the copy with me.

 

[WaitingForPR_09]

I would suggest that you apply for the replacement as you can be asked to provide the original COPR. If the test happens before your receive the replacement at least you can show the proof that you have asked for replacement. You already have the photocopy so it will make your case bit stronger compared to not applying for replacement COPR.

Folks,
I lost my landing paper. Lucky that I had a photo copy of it.
Now :
Healt card. I have
Permanent resident. I have
Driving license. I have
Passport I have.
The big paper that they gave me on peace bridge when I landed. I LOST. And very soon I will get the test and interview appointment.

May question is :
A. Is there a way to get a replacement COPR ?
B. If I don't have it, can it trigger a RQ ?
ThAnk you for you answers,
Ari