How to apply for “Verification of Status (VOS) or Replacement of an Immigration Document”

Gather documents

• Application (IMM5009)
• Photocopies of two government issued photo identification (E.g. Passport, driver license)
• Fee receipt: $30

Fees

• Use the online payment tool on the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) website to pay a $30 fee.

Mail the application

Verification of Status (VOS) or Replacement of an Immigration Document
Operations Support Centre (OSC)
P.O. Box 8784 STN T CSC
Ottawa, Ontario K1G 5J3

How to apply for Citizenship Certificate – Proof of Citizenship

Gather documents

• Document Checklist (CIT 0014)
• Application (CIT 0001)
• 2 citizenship Photos
• Photocopies of 2 government issued identification: Driver’s License, Health Card
• Fee receipt: $75
• Additional required documents (Refer to CIT0014)

Mail the application

Case Processing Center – Sydney

P.O. Box 10000
SYDNEY, NB
B1P 7C1

How to replace SIN letter or card

How to replace SIN letter or card:

• There is no fee to apply for a Social Insurance Number (SIN).
• On March 31, 2014, Service Canada began issuing SINs in paper format (confirmation of SIN letter). •Production of the plastic SIN cards has stopped.
• Production of the plastic SIN cards has stopped.
• If your confirmation of SIN letter or SIN card was lost or stolen, you can request a confirmation of your SIN. For more information on how to obtain a confirmation of your SIN, please click here.