Replace a Lost, Stolen, or Damaged Work or Study Permit in Canada
Replace a Lost, Stolen, or Damaged Work or Study Permit in Canada by first confirming that the existing document is still valid.
Mirzoyan Immigration Services can review the document issue, identity records and current status, then prepare the agreed replacement request.
Replacement is separate from an extension, restoration, amendment or new work or study permit application.
✓ Confirm that replacement is the correct application
✓ Organize identity, permit and loss records
✓ Keep replacement separate from status changes
Who this service is for
This service is for people whose current paper work or study permit is unavailable or unusable and who need to document what happened.
Lost or stolen permit holders
Your paper work or study permit is missing, and the request needs available copies, identity records and a consistent account of the loss or theft.
People with damaged documents
The permit is torn, illegible or otherwise unusable, and the current instructions determine whether the damaged original and other evidence should be submitted.
People unsure whether status also needs action
The permit may be expired or close to expiry, so replacement must be separated from an extension, restoration, amendment or new application.
What Work and Study Permit Replacement Support Includes
Permit replacement work addresses the physical document and does not imply that a replacement changes the underlying authorization.
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Confirm the correct service
Review whether the issue requires replacement of a valid document, an extension, restoration, an amendment request or another immigration application.
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Check identity and permit details
Compare passport information, any permit copy, IRCC correspondence and online account records to identify the document being replaced.
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Document the loss, theft or damage
Prepare a consistent explanation and organize any police report, damaged original or other evidence relevant to what happened.
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Prepare the replacement request
Complete the agreed application and supporting document package using the current instructions for replacement immigration documents.
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Review related status concerns
Identify expiry or status issues that replacement cannot solve and explain which separate application may need consideration.
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Post-submission support
Review IRCC correspondence and prepare the additional information covered by the written service agreement.
What Work and Study Permit Replacement Support Includes
Permit replacement work addresses the physical document and does not imply that a replacement changes the underlying authorization.
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Document the loss, theft or damage
Prepare a consistent explanation and organize any police report, damaged original or other evidence relevant to what happened.
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Post-submission support
Review IRCC correspondence and prepare the additional information covered by the written service agreement.
Check identity and permit details
Compare passport information, any permit copy, IRCC correspondence and online account records to identify the document being replaced.
Confirm the correct service
Review whether the issue requires replacement of a valid document, an extension, restoration, an amendment request or another immigration application.
Prepare the replacement request
Complete the agreed application and supporting document package using the current instructions for replacement immigration documents.
Review related status concerns
Identify expiry or status issues that replacement cannot solve and explain which separate application may need consideration.
Choose the support you need
Start by separating a missing document from an expiring or already expired immigration status.
Document and status consultation
Review the lost or damaged permit, its expiry, current status and any travel, work or study concern before deciding which application is required.
Replacement request preparation
Retain Mirzoyan Immigration Services under a written agreement for the replacement application and agreed IRCC follow-up. Any separate status work must be expressly added.
Why Choose Mirzoyan Immigration Services for Work and Study Permit Replacement
You know who is responsible for your file and how the application will be reviewed.
One on One Advisory
Your questions go directly to Narek or Vahe, the licensed consultant handling your file. Every client communication is answered by one of them.
There is no intake team, assistant or call-routing system answering in their place.
Narek Mirzoyan · RCIC # R1005184
The Mirzoyan Methodology
Six review stages organize the work on your file:
Risk Diagnosis:
Identify eligibility concerns and the correct application category.
Evidence Mapping:
Connect the required facts with the records that support them.
Document Verification:
Check documents against the applicable instructions.
Consistency Audit:
Compare travel dates, status periods, tax details and form histories.
Submission:
Prepare the application for the permitted filing method.
IRCC Response Management:
Handle follow-up included in the written agreement.
Meet in person, online or by phone. Based in Toronto, we serve clients across Canada and abroad in English, Russian and Armenian.
Document issues we check before submission
A replacement request should identify the original permit and explain why it is unavailable.
No copy of the missing permit
IRCC account records, prior correspondence and other identifiers may help establish the details needed for the request. Uncertain details should be identified rather than guessed.
Loss and theft records that conflict
The application explanation, police report and dates should describe the same event. Differences need clarification before the request is filed.
Replacement confused with status renewal
A replacement document reproduces evidence of an existing record. It does not extend an expiry date, restore lost status or create new work or study authorization.
Eligibility requirements at a glance
This application replaces a valid temporary resident document that was lost, stolen, destroyed or damaged. It does not extend status, change permit conditions, restore status or replace an expired permit.
| Requirement | Basic rule |
|---|---|
| Replaceable document | The request concerns an eligible Canadian work permit, study permit or other listed temporary resident document. |
| Document remains valid | Replacement addresses a current document. An expired permit requires review of the applicable extension, restoration or new-application option. |
| Loss, theft, destruction or damage | Describe what happened. For a lost or stolen document, provide the police report number or explain briefly if no report was filed. |
| Identity and document details | Provide the identity records, copies and immigration details required by the current application form and checklist. |
| Separate status applications | Replacement does not extend or change authorization and does not restore temporary resident status. |
Review the current IRCC replacement-document guide. A possible IRCC error on a valid permit follows the separate amendment guide.
Work and Study Permit Replacement Fees and Processing Times
The government charge below is separate from professional fees and other application costs.
| Government fee | Amount (CAD) | When it applies |
|---|---|---|
| Replace a valid temporary resident document | $30 per document | Applies to an eligible replacement request for a valid work permit, study permit or other listed temporary resident document. |
This is a document-replacement charge, not a work- or study-permit extension fee.
The current guide lists limited exemptions for specified assistance recipients. Confirm the amount on IRCC's fee list.
Check IRCC's live processing information rather than relying on an old estimate.
Clear fees before you retain us
Your written agreement confirms the replacement work, professional fee and responsibilities before preparation begins.
Government charges, police records, translations and other third-party costs are separate.
Review the published fee information and agreed scope before retaining the firm.
Work and Study Permit Replacement Help Across the GTA
Mirzoyan Immigration Services provides work and study permit replacement support across the Greater Toronto Area, in person, online or by phone. Federal requirements do not change by city.
Frequently Asked Questions
What if I lost my immigration papers?
If a valid Canadian work permit, study permit or listed temporary resident document is lost, stolen or destroyed, use the applicable replacement-document request.
IRCC asks for the document number or its issue and expiry dates. The government fee is $30 per document.
How long does permit replacement take?
IRCC processing estimates change with workload and the application category. Use IRCC's live processing tool and select the replacement-document category when available.
A published estimate is not a guaranteed decision date and does not extend the permit.
Can I travel while my replacement is processing?
A work or study permit is not a travel document, and a replacement request does not provide travel authorization.
Before leaving Canada, check passport, visa or eTA requirements and how travel may affect the person's circumstances. Obtain individualized advice when re-entry or status is uncertain.
Do I need to report theft to police?
IRCC's current IMM 5009 instructions ask for the police report number when a valid temporary resident document was lost or stolen.
If there is no police report number, provide a brief explanation. Keep the account consistent with the dates and other evidence.
Can I work or study while waiting for my replacement?
Losing the paper document does not itself extend, restore or change the underlying authorization. A replacement request addresses only an eligible document that remains valid.
If the permit is expired or close to expiry, assess the separate extension or restoration application. Do not treat a replacement request as maintained status.
Is expedited processing available for a permit replacement?
IRCC Guide 5545 describes urgent requests and the evidence required for the reason claimed.
Marking a request urgent does not guarantee priority processing or a decision by a travel, work or study deadline.
Last reviewed by Narek Mirzoyan, RCIC # R1005184 on May 20, 2026.
Ready to Discuss Your Work and Study Permit Replacement Application?
Bring the permit expiry date, any available copy, the account of what happened and your main status or travel questions. Questions before booking can be sent through the contact page.
Consultation
Appointment details and fees are shown when booking.
A full application review requires a separate service agreement.
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This page provides general information and does not constitute legal or immigration advice.
A replacement document does not extend or restore status.
Individual circumstances and application requirements vary, and an outcome or processing time cannot be guaranteed.