How to Submit Online MyCIC Applications: General Tips

How to Submit Online MyCIC Applications: General Tips
This is not a legal document and information may change without notice. Always refer to www.cic.gc.ca for the most updated information or contact
UBC immigration consultants. The immigration information on this page has been reviewed and endorsed by Ali Rostin and Dianne Russell, Regulated
Canadian Immigration Consultants (RCIC) in compliance with the Canadian Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
PROCESSING TIMES:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/times/temp.asp (updated weekly)
APPLICATION FORMS:
Start by going to http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/e-services/mycic.asp 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
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You need a valid credit card (VISA or MasterCard) to pay online.
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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.
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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.
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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 http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/eservices/mycic.asp. 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.
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.
Next, log in
(or click “register” to create)
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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
Click on the ‘?’
icon for further
explanation of
each criteria
Scroll-down further and you will see:
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
days here.
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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Next, you will see how to submit the required documents
Scroll down and you will see:
After you complete and “validate” your application, save it to
your computer and click here to upload.
Click here to download the
application
Click the ‘?’
icon to get
detailed
information
about each
supporting
document.
.
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If you want to include an optional cover
letter to explain your situation or an
additional document, upload it in the
“Letter of Explanation” section.
Refer to these guides if necessary.
After you upload all your documents, you may review, pay, and submit your application. You can always refer to the top of
the page to check where you are at in the application process
Note that when you log back in using your GC Key, you will see this page. You can navigate your application by selecting
‘My Application’ on the top navigation tab
Your name
Be sure to log out each time
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