Sorry for the delayed response, I wanted to let you know - after some delays with various bits - I've spoken to the attorney and they've confirmed they don't need the passport. Sounds like everything gets decided here, and if it's all approved I just go over and 'apply' at the border. Fingers crossed.

I am aiming to emmigrate to Canada from the UK in the next few months, this is through work, with the idea to move as soon as things can be sorted out, and taking into account 12 weeks notice. However, I am also going on vacation abroad at the end of December for three weeks (Argentina amongst other...