ninespoons

Hi folks. I need some help because I'm a moron and am freaking out a little. I'm currently on an IEC permit and have just arrived in the UK for a vacation. Now that I've touched down, I just realised that the document I put in my passport which I was 100% sure was my work permit is actually my birth certificate. Yeah, I know...

Obviously I have a valid passport/eTa, etc. What do I do from here with regard to my return to Canada? Is my worker status attributed to my passport or is that just wishful thinking? Am I going to need to apply for some urgent replacement documentation? Please help this old buffoon.

Former Lancastrian

When issued the work permit the CBSA officer would have noted the permit # and expiry date and stamped your passport with these details.
It will be a U followed by 9 digits.
CBSA can always check your status on entry if needed.
That why some of us staple the work permit inside your passport so you don't forget it when travelling.

CanadianSpruce

Something I was always curious about, does the screen actually pop up with the work permit info when the passport is scanned? Before my partner was a PR, I noticed CBSA officers often seemed to manually open up the permit and look at it.

Former Lancastrian

If I told you the answer you know I would have to hunt you down and kill you

CanadianSpruce

If it's that interesting maybe it's worth it 😛 The main reason I was asking is because how is it going to work on the new primary inspection kiosks if it can't tell if someone has a work or study permit or not?

Engineer_abroad

Next time make a copy of the permit and carry that with your passport at all times, cant forget it then and you don't risk losing the original.