A member had already completed biometrics for a filed study visa application when their passport was accidentally damaged the very next day, and worried this would derail the pending application.
What the thread clarified:- Getting a new (reissued) passport does not restart or invalidate your already-filed application. Your visa file stays tied to your identity, not the specific physical passport document.
- Once you receive your new passport, raise a webform to update IRCC with the new passport details, so your file reflects the correct document going forward.
- You don't need to send your new passport for stamping right away — wait until you actually receive your Passport Request (PPR). At that point, you send the new passport for stamping; your new passport will carry a reference to your old passport number, keeping the paper trail connected.
- Keep your old (damaged) passport safe even after you get the new one, in case it's needed for reference later in the process.
The practical takeaway: a damaged passport after biometrics doesn't derail your application — get your new passport reissued, raise a webform to notify IRCC of the new details, and only send the new passport for stamping once your PPR arrives.