Application for a Verification of Status (VOS) or Replacement of an Immigration Document

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This application includes the following items:

• Verification of Status or Replacement of an Immigration Document [IMM 5009]  (PDF, 709 KB)
• Use of a Representative [IMM 5476]  (PDF, 55 KB)
• Fees Receipt
  You have two options to obtain a fees receipt:
  • Payment of fees on the Internet
    If you have PDF Reader software, a printer, and a Visa, MasterCard or American Express credit card, you can pay your fees online.
  • Payment of fees at a financial institution in Canada
    If you cannot or do not wish to pay online, you must obtain an original receipt form IMM 5401 in order to pay at a financial institution. This form is not available on the website because an original receipt with a unique serial number must be used. You may order an original receipt by mail.
• Instruction Guide [IMM 5545]

Use this application to obtain a Verification of Status or a replacement of a temporary resident document issued by Canadian immigration officials which has been lost, stolen or destroyed. See a list of documents covered by this application.

Important information about acceptable proof of status for permanent residents travelling outside Canada is included in the Instruction Guide.

• Read your instruction guide and download your application form.
• Complete, sign and date your application form.
• Complete and include your document checklist and assemble all required documents.
• Pay the fees.
• Mail your fully completed application.