Program delivery update: Requesting passports or travel documents from the Canada Border Services Agency and officer’s discretion to waive the passport or travel document requirement for confirmation of permanent residence purposes

September 1, 2023

The following are directives previously provided in OB 553 for requesting passports or travel documents in the custody of the Canada Border Services Agency to allow IRCC offices in Canada to complete stage 2 processing (admissibility) or confirmation of permanent residence procedures for all permanent resident applicants and/or return the passport or travel document, as required by legislation.

Expired Operational Bulletin

• OB 553 – Obtaining passports or travel documents for landing from the Canada Border Services Agency and officer’s discretion to waive the passport requirement for landing purposes