🇨🇦 Need advice - Ready for Visa email but I’m already in Canada

Express Entry

Hi everyone! I received a Ready for Visa / Passport Request email from IRCC today (Aug 13) for my Express Entry PNP application.

My timeline:

ITA: May 25
Application submitted: June 24
AOR: June 24
ADR requested: July 10
Biometrics requested: July 10
Medical passed: July 11
ADR submitted: July 16
Biometrics Completed: July 24
Final decision update: Aug 12
Ready for Visa: Aug 13

The issue is that I am already physically in Canada. I entered Canada on August 2 with my valid Canadian work permit and currently live in BC. I submitted a web form to update my Canadian address on Aug 5.

The email gives instructions to submit my passport for PR processing, but since I’m already in Canada, what am I supposed to do in this situation? Do I need to submit my passport, or should I be completing the PR confirmation through the PR Confirmation Portal/virtual landing?

Has anyone been in this situation before? I’d really appreciate any advice! 🙏🏽

Posted Aug 13, 2026, 4:15 PM UTC

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