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

Applying for a Verification of Status (VOS)

A Verification of Status document can be used as proof of historical immigration information and will contain information that was included on any of the following immigration documents:

• IMM 0056, Certificate of Departure
• IMM 1000, Immigrant Visa and Record of Landing
• IMM 5292 (or 5688) Confirmation of Permanent Residence
• IMM 1097 (or 1442), Visitor Record
• IMM 1102 (or 1442), Work Permit
• IMM 1208 (or 1442), Study Permit
• IMM 1214, Exclusion Order
• IMM 1215, Deportation Order
• IMM 5238, Departure Order
• IMM 1263, Permit to Come Into or Remain in Canada
• IMM 1203, Authorization to Return to Canada

Applying for a Replacement of an Immigration Document

Form IMM 5009 is the application to obtain a replacement of a Temporary Resident document that has been lost, stolen or destroyed. You may file to have the following documents replaced:

• Visitor Record
• Work Permit
• Study Permit
• Temporary Resident Permit
• Permit to Come Into or Remain in Canada

What is the IMM 5009 Application Process to obtain a Verification of Status or Replacement of an Immigration Document?

1. Complete Section A "Personal Details". This section will ask you for personal information including your passport number and the date you entered Canada.
2. Complete Section B "Documents Requested". Indicate if you are applying for a Verification of Status document of a replacement of a Temporary Resident Document. Indicate which particular document you are requesting.
3. Complete Section C only if you entered Canada as a permanent resident before 1973
4. Provide supporting documentation including copies of birth and marriage certificates.
5. Pay the processing fee.
6. Submit your application.