# When will my passport be returned?

**URL:** https://discourse.settlement.org/t/when-will-my-passport-be-returned/12166
**Category:** Sponsoring Family
**Created:** [February 17, 2021, 9:14pm UTC](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/when-will-my-passport-be-returned/12166 "2021-02-17T21:14:50Z")
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### Author: ![Goodness44](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e68b1a/32.png) [@Goodness44](https://discourse.settlement.org/u/Goodness44)
#### Post date: [February 17, 2021, 9:14pm UTC](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/when-will-my-passport-be-returned/12166/1 "2021-02-17T21:14:50Z")

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Hello,  
My passport was taken at the border when I sought refugee status, Will it be returned after I am given a permanent residence status?  
Thank you.

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### Author: ![PMM](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ad7895/32.png) [@PMM](https://discourse.settlement.org/u/PMM)
#### Post date: [February 18, 2021, 3:46pm UTC](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/when-will-my-passport-be-returned/12166/2 "2021-02-18T15:46:17Z")

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Hi

> [@Goodness44](#):
>
> Hello,  
> My passport was taken at the border when I sought refugee status, Will it be returned after I am given a permanent residence status?
> 
> Thank you.

1. Yes, that’s when it is returned or if your clam is refused, it will be returned at the airport when you leave Canada.