Having legal status means you are authorized to enter and remain in Canada as a temporary or permanent resident under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, as a Canadian citizen under the Citizenship Act or as a Registered Indian under the Indian Act.
Proof of Status in Canada Mean
Documents to prove status
Here are some examples of documents from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) that show a person's status in Canada:
Canadian passport or Certificate of Citizenship. Permanent Resident Card or Record of Landing. Temporary Resident Visa, also called a visitor visa.
Here are some examples of documents from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) that show a person's status in Canada:
Other documents that may show your status in Canada include:
If you made a refugee claim
Here are some examples of documents you may be able to use if you’ve made a refugee claim:
You might have documents that show that you made an application to IRCC, for example, an application for permanent residence. These documents could include a receipt from IRCC showing you paid the application fee or proof from Canada Post that you sent your application by registered mail. Or you might have a letter from your immigration lawyer saying what’s happening with your immigration or refugee process.
You might be waiting for a document that shows your status.
For example, if you applied for permanent resident status for humanitarian and compassionate (H & C) reason, you might be waiting for a letter from IRCC about your application.
OW should not refuse to give you assistance because you don't have documents that you can't get for reasons that are out of your control.
