In a significant policy shift, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced that expired Refugee Protection Claimant Documents (RPCDs) will cease to be valid from April 1, 2025. Asylum claimants are urged to renew their expired RPCDs or replace lost ones through IRCC’s web form. The move aims to streamline the process, with paper applications no longer being accepted. RPCDs, crucial for asylum claimants whose cases are under review, serve as secure Canadian photo identification. IRCC assures that alternative options for those requiring accommodation will be provided, emphasizing the document’s importance in the refugee claim process.
