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Tips on communicating with IRCC
The immigration information on this page has been reviewed and endorsed by Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants (RCICs) or Regulated International Student Immigration Advisors (RISIAs) in compliance with the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and Regulations. However, this is not a legal document and information may change without notice. Always refer to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for the most up-to-date information.
Amendments apply to the mistakes made by IRCC when your documents were issued.
Eligibility: Amendments apply only to the mistakes that are made by IRCC when your documents were issued. For example, if you are eligible to work in Canada but your study permit states you “may not work” or “may not accept employment”, you’ll need to amend your study permit to get the right wording to apply for a Social Insurance Number (SIN) in order to work.
As soon as possible.
No cost.
One to two months.
By paper only.
Mail to:
Amendment to the Record of Landing, Confirmation of Permanent Residence or Temporary Resident Document Operation Support Centre (OSC)
Citizenship and Immigration Canada
Ottawa, Canada, K1A 1L1
Request to Amend the Record of Landing, Confirmation of Permanent Residence or Valid Temporary Resident documents [IMM 1436].
Note: Make sure you use the newest form available on the IRCC website.
Important: Even though the document checklist indicates you can include either a letter of acceptance or a letter of enrolment; you must include both of these documents.
The answer to questions 20 and 21 are usually the same. It is the date that you first entered Canada as a student (usually the issue date on your study permit).
On page 2, leave all of Section B and question #1 in Section C blank.
In Section C question #2, write the following (as applicable):
Make sure you sign and date your application. It will be returned to you if it is not signed.
Any document that is not in English or French must be accompanied by:
To have your documents translated by a Certified Translator, you can contact the Society of Interpreters and Translators of British Columbia and search for a Certified Translator for your language.
Need help scanning your documents? Visit the Library for assistance.
Apply for your Social Insurance Number (SIN). You need a SIN to work in Canada.
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