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plattwaz · Joined: 08 Apr 2005 Location: <Write something dumb here>

When I had my E-2 visa put in my passport, it used up the last available page. I now need to get a new passport.

The thing is, I haven't been for my ARC yet, and won't be going for about 2 weeks. The Cdn embassy is open on Monday (the holiday this weekend) and it's pretty much the ONLY time I can go for my new passport.

Will it be a problem to get an ARC issued when my visa is in an old, cancelled passport, if I present them with the new one also?

I know you can get a new passport AFTER your ARC is issued, but has any one ever done it BEFORE getting the ARC?

Thanks!

peppermint · Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2005 2:01 am Post subject:

not sure about your questions, but you can do the passport thing by mail.

plattwaz · Joined: 08 Apr 2005 Location: <Write something dumb here>

schwa · Joined: 18 Jan 2003 Location: Yap

I dont see why that would present a problem. There'll likely be an extra form to fill out about transferring the E2 data to the new passport (a different stamp in your new passport that will reference your old passport number). Might cost 10,000 won, I forget, but its something you have to do anyway.

(Anyone getting a new passport should take note of that -- theres a fairly short time limit.)

But. Are you sure the embassy will be open monday? I strongly doubt it.

plattwaz · Joined: 08 Apr 2005 Location: <Write something dumb here>

Ya-ta Boy · Joined: 16 Jan 2003 Location: Established in 1994

1. Are you sure you need a new passport? You can get pages added to your present one. (If you have already added pages, then you need to get a new one.)

2. If you do have to get a new passport, you will have a new passport number. Your ARC will have to be changed. It's best to get the new passport first if possible. It will save you a couple of trips to Immigration.

plattwaz · Joined: 08 Apr 2005 Location: <Write something dumb here>

schwa · Joined: 18 Jan 2003 Location: Yap

I meant that when anyone gets a new passport, mid-contract, immigration expects a visit (within a couple weeks) to transfer visa information. The embassy doesnt inform about this, but failure to do so results in potential fines. (But if you smile up the clerk, penalties can be waived.) Its a simple form.

Your situation is a little different. You'll be going in with a valid E2 in an expired passport & a new passport & a legitimate request for an ARC. No worries. My experience is if everything is honest & in order, they'll be pleasant & helpful walking you through the procedures.

the eye · Joined: 29 Jan 2004

jajdude · Joined: 18 Jan 2003