Checklists for Canada
Each list has a short description. The link opens the full checklist, then the official page.
Keep or extend your permit
Gather the current permit, passport, and papers IRCC lists to extend or change conditions. Papers: Current work permit IRCC lists, Passport bio page IRCC lists, Job offer or condition papers if IRCC asks and Application or IRCC confirmation.
Employment Insurance
Gather papers Service Canada lists for an EI claim. You apply. MiSalvo never files. Papers: SIN / identity papers Service Canada lists, Record of Employment / separation papers, Direct deposit details if Service Canada asks and Application or confirmation printout.
Permanent resident card and status
Gather identity, photos, and PR papers IRCC lists for a card or status step. You file. MiSalvo never files. Papers: Identity papers IRCC lists, PR card, COPR, or e-COPR if you have it, Photos if the PR-card application lists them and Application or confirmation printout.
Canadian citizenship
Gather identity, PR, presence, and language papers IRCC lists. You file. MiSalvo never files. Papers: Identity papers IRCC lists, PR card or status paper IRCC lists, Physical-presence / travel record if IRCC asks, Language proof if you are 18 to 54, Tax filings if IRCC asks and Application or confirmation printout.
Canada Pension Plan
Gather papers Service Canada lists for a CPP claim. You apply. MiSalvo never files. Papers: SIN / identity papers Service Canada lists, CPP contribution statement if you have it, Direct deposit details if Service Canada asks and Application or confirmation printout.
Old Age Security
Gather papers Service Canada lists for OAS (SIN, residence since 18). You apply. MiSalvo never files. Papers: SIN and date of birth Service Canada lists, Where you have lived since age 18, Spouse or common-law SIN and date of birth if listed, Income papers if you have not filed with CRA, Direct deposit details if Service Canada asks, ISP-3550 or ISP-3025 if you apply on paper and Application or confirmation printout.
Guaranteed Income Supplement
Gather papers Service Canada lists for GIS. You apply. MiSalvo never files. Papers: SIN and date of birth Service Canada lists, Where you have lived since age 18, Spouse or common-law SIN and date of birth if listed, Income papers if you have not filed with CRA, Direct deposit details if Service Canada asks, ISP-3550 or ISP-3025 if you apply on paper and Application or confirmation printout.
Canada Child Benefit
Gather tax and child papers CRA lists for CCB. You apply. MiSalvo never files. Papers: Tax filing papers CRA lists, Child / custody papers CRA lists, SIN papers for you and the child if CRA asks and Application or confirmation printout.
Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit
Gather the tax-return papers CRA lists for CGEB (formerly GST/HST credit). You file. MiSalvo never files. Papers: Tax return or notice of assessment, RC151 or RC66 if you are a new resident and Filing confirmation or CRA notice.
Canada Workers Benefit
Gather tax-return papers CRA lists to claim CWB. You file. MiSalvo never files. Papers: Tax return papers CRA lists, CWB schedule or form if CRA lists it and Filed return or notice of assessment.
Canadian Dental Care Plan
Gather papers Canada.ca lists for the Dental Care Plan. You apply. MiSalvo never files. Papers: SIN / identity papers Canada.ca lists, Other coverage / income papers if asked, Tax return or notice of assessment if asked and Application or confirmation printout.
Canada Disability Benefit
Gather papers Service Canada lists for a CDB application. You apply. MiSalvo never files. Papers: SIN papers Service Canada lists, Legal status in Canada the apply page lists, DTC approval letter if you have it, Service Canada letter with 6-digit code if you received one, Notice of assessment line 23600 if you have it, Direct deposit details if Service Canada asks and Application or confirmation printout.
Disability Tax Credit
Gather T2201 and the papers CRA lists. You send. MiSalvo never files. Papers: T2201 Part A (your section), T2201 Part B from a listed health professional, Tax return if you will claim the credit this year and CRA confirmation or determination letter.
Veterans Affairs Canada
Gather papers VAC lists for your claim type. You apply. MiSalvo never files. Papers: Service number / identity papers VAC lists, Medical or service papers VAC lists for this claim and Application or confirmation printout.
A place to stay after domestic violence
Gather the referral and any note the office lists. You apply. MiSalvo never files. Papers: Application or confirmation printout.
Canada Student Grants and Loans
Gather papers your province or the Canada.ca student-aid steps list. You apply. MiSalvo never files. Papers: SIN / identity papers the student-aid steps list, Enrolment or school papers if asked, Income papers if the application asks and Application or confirmation printout.
Housing benefits
Gather receipts and tax papers the Canada.ca housing program you are using lists. You file or apply. MiSalvo never files. Papers: Receipts or property papers the program lists, Tax return papers if the credit is claimed on a return and Application, rebate form, or CRA confirmation.
Canada Pension Plan disability benefit
Gather only the papers the office lists. You apply. MiSalvo never files. Papers: Application ISP-1151, Medical report and Application or confirmation printout.
Canada Pension Plan survivor pension
Gather only the papers the office lists. You apply. MiSalvo never files. Papers: Form ISP1300 and Application or confirmation printout.
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