For people with CIC-affiliated bank accounts

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1 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 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 ). 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. F ). 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. Updated December 16, 2014 Page 1 of 10

2 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) Updated December 16, 2014 Page 2 of 10

3 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! Updated December 16, 2014 Page 3 of 10

4 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 Updated December 16, 2014 Page 4 of 10

5 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 Off- Campus 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 Updated December 16, 2014 Page 5 of 10

6 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. Updated December 16, 2014 Page 6 of 10

7 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. Updated December 16, 2014 Page 7 of 10

8 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 Updated December 16, 2014 Page 8 of 10

9 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. Updated December 16, 2014 Page 9 of 10

10 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 Updated December 16, 2014 Page 10 of 10