Correcting an immigration admission record
What to do when your admission record has a wrong date, nationality, passport number, visa category or name spelling — and the documents that prove the correct information.
Community-written and moderated by volunteers. Based on real experiences and official sources — offices may interpret rules differently.
Processes may vary by office, city or province. Always confirm with your local agency before traveling.
Summary
What to do when your admission record has a wrong date, nationality, passport number, visa category or name spelling — and the documents that prove the correct information.
Key facts
What you'll need
Steps
Costs
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This section reflects real experiences. Always confirm with your local office before traveling.
Common issues
Why corrections matter
A wrong admission date, nationality, passport number, visa category or name spelling can cause problems when extending a stay, applying for an ACR, changing status or departing the country. Report the issue as soon as it is discovered.
Important
Do not wait until the airport if the error is visible on an immigration record.
What to bring
- Passport
- Entry stamp or admission record
- eTravel information
- Boarding pass if available
- Visa
- Documents proving the correct information
Which service
Ask BI whether the case is an amendment/correction of admission or another service. The exact route may depend on whether the error was made at the port of entry, during encoding, or in a later BI document.
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Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about this process.
Report it to BI as soon as you discover it — a wrong admission date can cause problems with extensions, ACR, status changes and departure. Bring documents proving the correct information.
The route may differ depending on whether the error was made at the port of entry, during encoding, or in a later BI document. Ask BI which service applies.
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