How to Update An Application
Updates are only accepted in writing, either by e-mail or mail.Please do not send the same update multiple times or by multiple means, as this creates confusion and delays processing.
All communication with this office must be in English or French.
When submitting updated information or additional documents regarding your application, you must include the following:
- file number, if available
- Permanent residence applicants: Wait until you have received your file number (letter B followed by 9 digits) before contacting us. The only exceptions are if you wish to change your mailing address or your e-mail address, change your immigration representative, or withdraw your application.
- full name
- date of birth
- mailing address
- e-mail address, if you agree to e-mail communication
- telephone and fax number
Updating an application for a temporary stay in Canada
If you already have an application at our office for a temporary resident (visitor) visa, study permit, or temporary work permit, you must inform us of a:
- change of address, including change of e-mail address
- change of immigration representative
- request for withdrawal of your application
To do so, please use this webform or the mailing address provided below.
Updating an application for permanent residence
If you already have an application at our office for a permanent resident visa you must inform us:
- Immediately:
- change of address, including change of e-mail address
- change of immigration representative
- request for withdrawal of your application
- After you have received your file number (letter B followed by 9 digits):
- birth, adoption, death, marriage, or divorce that changes information provided in your application
To do so, please use this webform or the mailing address provided below.
To update your application or submit additional documents by mail:
High Commission of Canada
Maple House
3-3A Sweet Briar Road
St. Clair
Port of Spain
Trinidad and Tobago
In order to best use our resources, we will not send confirmation that we have received your documents and updated your file. If you would like confirmation of receipt, you can send your documents by registered mail. Once we receive your documents, we will update your file. You will not be contacted until it is necessary.
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