Temporary Resident Documents – Work Permit, a Student or Visitor Visa, or a Sponsorship Application

If you have an application in process, you can update your name and gender using this web form.

They will send you this information:

To reapply for a temporary document to update your name or gender marker on one of the following documents:

  • Confirmation of Permanent Residence (IMM 5292 or IMM 5688);
  • Record of Landing (IMM 1000), or
  • Valid temporary residence document;

You can submit an application to amend by mail. We recommend reading the instruction guide first, it will assist you in completing and submitting your application.

Since June 4, 2019, individuals are able to request the “X” gender identifier printed on documents issued by IRCC. This includes Canadian passports and travel documents, citizenship certificates and permanent resident cards.

Temporary residents (TR) can be issued a TR document with an “X” gender identifier if the passport issued by their country has an “X” (or an equivalent, non-binary option) in the sex field.

For more information, we invite you to consult the following pages:

If you wish to change the name that appears on your Temporary Residence document due to a marriage or legal name change, please note that:

  • It is not necessary to do so if your document is still valid, and
  • Having your old name on your document does not affect your status in Canada.

If you still choose to do so, you may:

  • Send a complete application to change conditions/extend your stay in Canada depending on your situation, as a:
  • Include the appropriate fees and all supporting documents. 

You must submit the application before the expiry date of your current status.

Please note that you will be asked to include documentation to support your name change and that change will also be made to your immigration file.

Lastly, for more information on names and changes in names, please visit our website.

Note: You may be told that your temporary document cannot be updated without a corresponding change in your foundational foreign document. This may not be possible, or it may be dangerous for you. If this situation applies to you seek legal advice.

Citizenship Records

Since June 4, 2019, individuals are able to request the “X” gender identifier printed on documents issued by IRCC. This includes Canadian passports and travel documents, citizenship certificates and permanent resident cards.

Temporary residents (TR) can be issued a TR document with an “X” gender identifier if the passport issued by their country has an “X” (or an equivalent, non-binary option) in the sex field.

All the federal applications can be searched here.