Lost my COPR

[btbt]

I have my citizenship test on the 15th of March (14 days from now) and I remembered that my COPR was taken by a border officer when I went on holiday --- I am freaking out!!!

My invitation letter didn't ask for it, and the Citizenship Officer didn't ask for it.
The PR card was mentioned in the invitation and was requested by the CO, but the COPR was not.

 

[quasar81]

Hi
Do not worry, a friend told me they only asked for the PR cards and took them away--be ready for explanation if they ask--do not worry

Do they take PR cards away during interview??

I need them to travel until I get passport.

 

[btbt]

Do they take PR cards away during interview??

I need them to travel until I get passport.

They take away the PR card at the citizenship ceremony, not at the interview.

 

[ZingyDNA]

Do they take PR cards away during interview??

I need them to travel until I get passport.

You cease to be a PR once you become citizen. Even if they don't take the PR card away on oath day, you shouldn't use it any more as it's invalid...

 

[nina_bg]

Yes that is a better idea. It will make sure you have all aspects covered. Remember though you may have to tell them that you lost it after applying for citizenship because otherwise they may ask why you did not apply in the past

hi, i lost my PR card but i have my orig COPR , my interview is nextweek. I submitted a solemn declaration and bring a copy of it in my interview. Would it be fine?

 

[btbt]

hi, i lost my PR card but i have my orig COPR , my interview is nextweek. I submitted a solemn declaration and bring a copy of it in my interview. Would it be fine?

That should be fine. If you've submitted the solemn declaration then they'll have updated their systems (and notified CBSA), so they won't expect you to have the card anymore.

Do make sure to take sufficient forms of ID (driver's licence, health card, passport(s),...), as without the PR card you have one fewer piece of photo ID.

(Anyone else reading this: make sure to complete the Solemn Declaration concerning a Permanent Resident card that was lost, stolen, destroyed or never received (CIT 0459E) as soon as you notice you've lost your PR card. Not doing so may mean you won't receive your citizenship certificate at the ceremony, but only later, once the Solemn Declaration has been submitted and processed. You may luck out and be allowed to complete it at the ceremony, but that is not guaranteed.)

 

[piejack]

My invitation letter didn't ask for it, and the Citizenship Officer didn't ask for it.
The PR card was mentioned in the invitation and was requested by the CO, but the COPR was not.

I took the test - you were right they did not ask for it

 

[Angel89]

I have my citizenship test on the 15th of March (14 days from now) and I remembered that my COPR was taken by a border officer when I went on holiday --- I am freaking out!!!

please share your experience after interview for citizenship without Copr !!!

 

[Angel89]

I took the test - you were right they did not ask for it

i feel so relax now !!!

 

[Sreepriya123]

Hi there,
I am in same situation, I lost my CoPR, How long does it take to get the new one.

TIA

 

[rajkamalmohanram]

Hi there,
I am in same situation, I lost my CoPR, How long does it take to get the new one.

TIA

You'll be applying for Verification of Status and as per the timeline on the IRCC website, it takes 6 months (but it could be longer now because of the backlog from last year).

 

[Rockandroll]

You'll be applying for Verification of Status and as per the timeline on the IRCC website, it takes 6 months (but it could be longer now because of the backlog from last year).

My wife also lost her PR Card and her ceremony is August 18. She have the original COPR.
Any suggestions? Will this affect her ceremony?
Thanks for your suggestions

 

[rajkamalmohanram]

My wife also lost her PR Card and her ceremony is August 18. She have the original COPR.
Any suggestions? Will this affect her ceremony?
Thanks for your suggestions

No, it won't. However, you'll have to submit a Solemn Declaration form (IMM 5451) AFAIK. You can confirm this with the clerk at the ceremony.

 

[Rockandroll]

No, it won't. However, you'll have to submit a Solemn Declaration form (IMM 5451) AFAIK. You can confirm this with the clerk at the ceremony.

Thanks for the reply.

in the oath ceremony, it says if your PR card is lost you should contact IRCC immediately and they have some Halifax email address.
Can I send the solemn declaration for immediately or I can do after the oath ceremony on Augu

 

[rajkamalmohanram]

Thanks for the reply.

in the oath ceremony, it says if your PR card is lost you should contact IRCC immediately and they have some Halifax email address.
Can I send the solemn declaration for immediately or I can do after the oath ceremony on Augu

Yes, contact them immediately and follow the instructions on the oath invitation letter.