lost CONFIRMATION record of landing

Hi All,

I will have my citizenship test next week, and for some reason I canot ind my CONFIRMATION record of landing. In the letter they have sent me for the citizenship exam date, it is menioned  ms bring this document to test (or the confirmation of permanent residen document which I dont have). I would be grateful if you let me know what should I do?

thanks

Well.... I do not think reporting to the police is the way to do it. I think you have to order a certified true copy. If you have a copy, you might be fine for the test, if you do not, I advise calling the immigration office and ask them what to do...

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/certcopy.asp

Actually BlackRacon may be the one who has it right. The “test notice” I received last week clearly stated  that if any  the Original Documents requested (PR card and/or IMM-5292/1000) are not available, a police report proving loss should be brought along.  

If you’re going for the test before you can obtain a replacement, it may be a good idea to get the P. Report.

Not really.

Generally for a lost CoPR or Record of Landing, no police report needs to be made.


A PR card, yes, like other primary documents of identity or status, such as passport, drivers license, or such, if there is reason to believe it has been stolen a police report should be made.

Cannot find your original the record of landing or CoPR? No, no need to make a police report of that.

My sources:

The application (pdf app linked here) for a certified copy of this document does request the applicant to state whether the document was lost, or stolen, or destroyed, or other, and to provide details regarding this and if applicable include a police report number. Obviously this would be applicable if one has reason to believe the document was stolen . . . not for lost documents (and the form is for a range of documents including particular status documents like work permits, study permits, and refugee permits, which are not on a par with identity documents but are documents which can be used illegally).

Other relevant information found at CIC website:
In most references to the record of landing or CoPR, it simply says for those who do not have this document, they should "explain why."

See, for example: application checklist (this is link to pdf form; checklist at end)

See instructions for gathering documents in the guide for applying for citizenship. (this is link)


For similar information, see the guide for applying for a new PR card including lost or stolen PR cards (this is link to guide).

The application for a new PR card is particularly informative in this regard: if the PR is applying to replace a lost, stolen, destroyed or never received PR card, a solemn declaration must be filled out which includes a description of the applicant's effort made to locate the document (the PR card) and:

if applicable, indicate police authorities notified and attach a copy of police report or incident report number

(see page 4 of the PR card application)


Any sources to the contrary? Please provide links or url.

As for the details in a communication from CIC: as always, the individual that received that letter should indeed follow the instructions in it. That would override what the general information is on the CIC website. But, I'd bet the instructions relative to original documents to be brought to the test/interview, read in context, do not require a person who cannot find their original record of landing or CoPR to have made a police report.