Changed your last name or realized a document is missing after you submitted your Canadian PR application? Don’t panic – but don’t ignore it either. In Canadian immigration, small inconsistencies can create big problems. A change of last name (for example, after marriage) or a delayed police certificate, if not handled properly, may lead to delays or even refusal. IRCC expects your information to stay accurate, consistent, and up to date throughout the entire permanent resid

If your work permit was lost and an officer printed a new one for you with a different issue date, does this change your status or affect future extensions? Many temporary workers panic when they lose their work permit and receive a replacement at the airport or from IRCC. The new document often has the same employer, occupation and expiry date, but a different “date of issue” — and people worry this might cause problems for future extensions or permanent residence applicati