I do not know if your question has already been answered, but i wanted to share my experience - which is on the same line.
Here is my chronology of events.
1. application filed
2. applied for a new passport - existing passport was expiring
3. got aor - email
4. got new passport back from my country's consulate.
5. i scanned the new passport, replied back to the aor email, attached scanned copy of new passport. explained clearly what and why i am sending to them via this email
6. put in a note in the email that if they have any questions to email me or send me a letter. gave my email address and my home address
7. put in a note that i am attaching my scanned copy of new passport. if they require a printed copy to let me know and i can re-send to the address they will advise
8. got a email back from cic after a month of my update email, they thanked me for updating them, and said my case has been updated and no further action needed from me.
hope this helps.
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arsipk said:
Hi,
I applied for my PR application in april 2014. My passport is expiring in 2015 august. If i decide to renew my passport now will i need to inform CIC about my new passport or When i get my passport request i can simply send my old and new passport. Any help will be appreciated. Thanks