How to Submit Online MyCIC Applications: General Tips

How to Submit Online MyCIC Applications: General Tips

The immigration information on this page has been reviewed and endorsed by Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants (RCIC) in compliance with the Canadian Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. However, this is not a legal document and information may change without notice. Always refer to cic.gc.ca for the most up-to-date information, or contact UBC International Student Advisors (RCICs).

PROCESSING TIMES: APPLICATION FORMS:

(updated weekly)

Start by going to and logging into "MyCIC." You will be provided with the appropriate application form based on your answers to the "Come to Canada" online questionnaire (which is important to answer correctly!) You can always "Start Again" or "Modify my answers" if you make a mistake.

Before you begin

? You need a valid credit card (VISA or MasterCard) to pay online. ? UCI stands for "unique client identifier" ? also known as "universal client ID." It has eight numbers with a hyphen

in between (e. g. 0000-0000). It is on your CIC documents (e.g. your study permit). When you fill out the application form, do not enter the hyphen. ? A document number is a letter followed by 9 numbers (e.g. "F981545693"). It appears on the top right of some CIC documents (e.g. your study permit) in black ink. ? A temporary resident permit (TRP) is a special permit issued to people who are deemed inadmissible by CIC but have a justified reason to travel to Canada. Most students do NOT have a TRP. Be careful not to confuse TRP with TRV or `temporary resident visa.'

Instructions

If you do not have your MyCIC account yet, you must register first at . You may choose one of the options below to register a) "Sign-In Partner" (this refers to people who have accounts with CIC-affiliated banks. Most students choose

to create a GCKey Log In instead.) b) "GCKey"? this handout follows this option.

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For people with CIC-affiliated bank accounts

Most students use GCKey. Click here to log in or create one. You will select this to log in each time you enter MyCIC.

Next, log in (or click "register" to create)

You can choose to fill out this "Come to Canada" questionnaire first, but we suggest you log into MyCIC first, THEN fill out the "Come to Canada" questionnaire.

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Read the Terms and Conditions and click `I Accept'

Next, fill out the blanks to create a GCKey

Write down your answers so you don't forget!

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Upon successful completion, you will get this confirmation of your GCKey Registration. Click `Continue' Now that you have a GCKey Log In, you can create a MyCIC Account. Read the terms and conditions and click `I Accept'

Create a MyCIC Account

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Fill in the blanks to complete creating your MyCIC account

Scroll-down further and you will see:

Click on the `?' icon for further explanation of each criteria

Most students need this option

An Eligibility Verification Number (EVN) is only required if you apply for an OffCampus Work Permit.

Here, you will see applications you are currently working on, as well as ones you have already submitted

Once you begin your application, your file will be saved and you have 60 days to submit it. Check remaining

Click here to continue working on your application the next time you log in

After your applications are submitted, this is where you should check for the status and/or notices afterwards

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The next screen will ask for your `personal checklist code.' Click `Determine your eligibility and apply online'

Next, you will answer questions about your situation. Answer the questions carefully. Remember that you can click on the `?' icon for further explanation

If you are currently living in Canada, be sure to select `Canada' here Next, you will answer more questions about your situation.

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The website will show the application(s) you may submit based on your answers. If you see the wrong application, click `Start Again' at the top of the page and re-answer the questions. If you see the correct application, click `Continue.'

Here you will see your eligibility for coming to / staying in Canada Click on `Continue' to apply for your Study Permit

If your citizenship requires a TRV to enter Canada, you must first renew your study permit. After you receive your new study permit, you can return to MyCIC to finish the TRV application. A personal checklist of application documents will be created after you answer more questions

You may apply for multiple permits at once, such as a study permit and a co-op work permit.

You can find your status expiry date on a stamp in your passport or on a paper permit.

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You may also submit applications for family members

Select `Yes' if you wish to submit an application for a family member as well

Most students pay fees (except for co-op work permits, which are free) If you don't have a camera or a scanner, you can use UBC scanners ?available in libraries and the IKB Learning Centre

Make sure to review your answers, then click `Continue'

Click here to modify your answer if necessary

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