Lost precious documents in the wildfires? IRCC will replace them for free
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The documents that can be replaced for free include passports, citizenship certificates, permanent resident cards and other critical documents.
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) on Monday announced that it would be replacing documents such as passports, permanent resident cards and citizenship certificates lost in wildfires for free.
IRCC added in its statement that international students, temporary foreign workers and visitors whose status is set to expire by Sept. 30 and who have been affected by the wildfires will be able to apply for extensions and restorations free of charge.
Foreign workers who’ve applied for an extension of their work permit will continue to remain eligible to work in Canada as per the conditions of their original visas while their applications are being processed.
“Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will issue free replacement documents for Canadians, permanent residents and temporary residents directly affected by the wildfires,” the statement read.
“These include permanent resident cards, Canadian citizenship certificates, Canadian passports and other travel documents that are lost, damaged, destroyed or inaccessible due to wildfires.”
These measures will be in place till Sept. 30.
Immigration Minister Sean Fraser said as the fires continue, the government wants to make sure the process is easier for replacing any documents that are lost to the flames.
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