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How can I get my seized Passport back? 

NewGirl
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Posted On: 10/27/2014
NewGirl
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Hello,

I am a protected person in canada. My refugee application was successfully accepted, and I have already applied for permanent residency , I'm still waiting for my PR interview and it's been around 14 months now, they say it can take up to 16 months so patiently anticipating that day : ) .

I am trying to get my seized passport back, because I need it for something, I called CIC they claim that I have to wait for my PR interview and it will be handed to me then, but I can't wait any longer and was wondering if there was anyway I could get it back since my application was approved and I've been here for 2 years now, I read online that there's a form I could send , it's a request to obtain a seized item back but it says I have to file with in 60 days from the day the item was seized, so not sure about that.

I really need my passport back and would appreciate any insight or information.
Thank you
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Posted On: 11/4/2014
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Hello,

Thank you for sharing your situation and questions with us.

According to the Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) Call Centre, you will have to write a letter to the CIC office that is processing your file, outlining the reasons why you need to get your passport back before receiving your permanent residency.

According to the Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) Call Centre, there are no guarantees that they will return it before you get your permanent residency, however, if they find that your reasons are valid, they may accept them.

If you require assistance, you may want to contact the nearest immigrant and refugee serving organization. They may be able to provide some assistance with what to include in your letter or refer you to an organization that can help.

You can find the nearest one in our Services Near Me section.

I hope this information is helpful. Please let us know if you have further questions and if there is any follow up to your question/situation.

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Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS
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Life76
Life76
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Posted On: 12/31/2019
Life76
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Hie how long does it take get my passport back after receiving my PR
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Posted On: 3/4/2020
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Life76 wrote:
Hie how long does it take get my passport back after receiving my PR

Hello There,

Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.

It is best that you contact the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) contact Centre directly for more specific information about your application. You may also find the Help Centre FAQs on the application status and process times helpful.

You can contact them at:

1-888-242-2100 (In Canada Only)

You can also submit a case-specific enquiry:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/contacts/web-form.asp

If you have any additional questions, please feel free to post them here.

We hope this information is helpful.

Settlement.Org Team
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Unknown
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Posted On: 9/12/2022
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Hi dear Moderator. During the Pandemic of 2021, I received my PR card. As a result, I did not receive my Seized Passport back. Additionally, I sent a letter on 7 Mar 2022 about my situation, but I have not heard back from anyone. So how can I get my Seized Passport back? Thanks.
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Posted On: 9/29/2022
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Hi there,

Thank you for sharing your question and situation with us.

It is best that you contact IRCC directly for this information. The IRCC Client Support Centre can procide information specific to your application, you can reach them by phone (1-888-242-2100) or use their web form. If you require any further assistance, it may also be helpful to seek the advice of a reputable and registered immigration consultant or an immigration lawyer about your situation. To find a community legal clinic in your area, visit Services Near Me.

We hope this information is helpful.

Sincerely,

Your Settlement.Org team
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Lavillion
Lavillion
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Posted On: 12/14/2022
Lavillion
Lavillion
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No one is helping in IRCC phone is always closing to my face and they do not give my passport back they also do not give the travel document less than 1 year as I spoke to people who applied for it. Might as well wait until you are Canadian. This system is exhausting and it is actually hurting their own country with these delays.
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Posted On: 11/30/2023
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Hi there,

We appreciate that this may be a difficult time to reach someone over the phone while you're looking for this information. It may still be a good idea to share your concern and inquiry with IRCC through their web form to get your questions answered and to share your experience with them. Whether you have a compliment, comment, or complaint, IRCC also accepts feedback through the web form linked here. We hope this information is helpful and wish you the best of luck with your application.


Sincerely,


Your Settlement.Org team
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