In Canada, into second IEC visa, LOST PASSPORT, WORK PERMIT, SIN
Sep 9th 2014, 10:07 pm
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Re: In Canada, into second IEC visa, LOST PASSPORT, WORK PERMIT, SIN
HI
Note the OP doesn't have any ID.
Typical Govt workers 
Personally I would go back to the CIC office and ask to make an appointment to see a CIC officer. A reprint of a work permit can be done in 10 minutes. Ask to speak to a Supervisor if necessary and stress to them that its important and you cannot wait 4 weeks and not be working. If all else fails take a trip to the Halifax Intl Airport and ask to speak to a CBSA Superintendent (Canada Customs). Explain to them your ordeal and ask them if they will consider reprinting a copy of your work permit. Have some ID with you.
Personally I would go back to the CIC office and ask to make an appointment to see a CIC officer. A reprint of a work permit can be done in 10 minutes. Ask to speak to a Supervisor if necessary and stress to them that its important and you cannot wait 4 weeks and not be working. If all else fails take a trip to the Halifax Intl Airport and ask to speak to a CBSA Superintendent (Canada Customs). Explain to them your ordeal and ask them if they will consider reprinting a copy of your work permit. Have some ID with you.
Sep 9th 2014, 10:11 pm
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Sep 9th 2014, 11:23 pm
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Re: In Canada, into second IEC visa, LOST PASSPORT, WORK PERMIT, SIN
I may actually do that, I appreciate the advice.
I did finally get some reassuring news today, I called back the CiC and explained everything to them and after checking with her supervisor the lady confirmed that I was still completely legal to work and that, if necessary, I could provide my copies of documents to a potential employer and that if we called CiC together, they could confirm the validity of my work permit down the phone.
Having said that, it would be an enormous relief to just have the thing, so I may well attempt the route FL has outlined. Thanks.
I did finally get some reassuring news today, I called back the CiC and explained everything to them and after checking with her supervisor the lady confirmed that I was still completely legal to work and that, if necessary, I could provide my copies of documents to a potential employer and that if we called CiC together, they could confirm the validity of my work permit down the phone.
Having said that, it would be an enormous relief to just have the thing, so I may well attempt the route FL has outlined. Thanks.
Sep 9th 2014, 11:24 pm
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Re: In Canada, into second IEC visa, LOST PASSPORT, WORK PERMIT, SIN
The policeman did not give me a copy of the report but gave me a card which included the report number and also his name and badge number which he said could be used to confirm.
Sep 10th 2014, 11:54 pm
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Re: In Canada, into second IEC visa, LOST PASSPORT, WORK PERMIT, SIN
Typical Govt workers
Personally I would go back to the CIC office and ask to make an appointment to see a CIC officer. A reprint of a work permit can be done in 10 minutes. Ask to speak to a Supervisor if necessary and stress to them that its important and you cannot wait 4 weeks and not be working. If all else fails take a trip to the Halifax Intl Airport and ask to speak to a CBSA Superintendent (Canada Customs). Explain to them your ordeal and ask them if they will consider reprinting a copy of your work permit. Have some ID with you.
Personally I would go back to the CIC office and ask to make an appointment to see a CIC officer. A reprint of a work permit can be done in 10 minutes. Ask to speak to a Supervisor if necessary and stress to them that its important and you cannot wait 4 weeks and not be working. If all else fails take a trip to the Halifax Intl Airport and ask to speak to a CBSA Superintendent (Canada Customs). Explain to them your ordeal and ask them if they will consider reprinting a copy of your work permit. Have some ID with you.
Sep 11th 2014, 12:28 am
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Re: In Canada, into second IEC visa, LOST PASSPORT, WORK PERMIT, SIN
Well not all have common sense in unique situations. Yes he was correct in saying that documents are only issued to those seeking entry i.e. entering Canada but I can absolutely attest its been done before for one off situations.
Sep 11th 2014, 1:12 am
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I guess I was just unlucky in who I came across, maybe also I didnt explain myself well enough, though he seemed genuinely sympathetic.
Sep 15th 2014, 2:53 pm
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Re: In Canada, into second IEC visa, LOST PASSPORT, WORK PERMIT, SIN
Hi there,
Are you able to get your passport done on a fast track service? My partner done this when his was running out over here. You can get it in about 1 week it'll cost a bit extra but I think its worth it in your situation.
I would try the CIC office again and speak with another person as I would think they could issue you with a replacement visa. I would express the issues you are having due to not having it.
Do you have a drivers licence as couldn't this be used as id along with your bank card?
I hope it all works out as sounds like a big headache!
Are you able to get your passport done on a fast track service? My partner done this when his was running out over here. You can get it in about 1 week it'll cost a bit extra but I think its worth it in your situation.
I would try the CIC office again and speak with another person as I would think they could issue you with a replacement visa. I would express the issues you are having due to not having it.
Do you have a drivers licence as couldn't this be used as id along with your bank card?
I hope it all works out as sounds like a big headache!
