Program delivery update: Protected persons – Processing applications for permanent residence – Identity Documents

**Program Delivery Update: Protected Persons – Processing Applications for Permanent Residence – Identity Documents**

**Date issued:** January 20, 2026
**Source:** [Government of Canada](https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/updates/2026-protected-persons-processing-applications-for-permanent-residence-identity-documents.html)

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What’s New
– The guidelines for processing applications for permanent residence for protected persons have been updated to clarify the requirements regarding identity documents.

Who is affected
– Individuals who have been granted protected person status and are applying for permanent residency in Canada will be affected by these updated instructions.

Key dates
– The updated instructions were issued on January 20, 2026.

Required actions
– Affected individuals should review the updated guidelines to ensure their applications meet the new identity document requirements and gather the necessary documentation accordingly.

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Source: [https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/updates/2026-protected-persons-processing-applications-for-permanent-residence-identity-documents.html](https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/updates/2026-protected-persons-processing-applications-for-permanent-residence-identity-documents.html)