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What do you need to add an application to the online IRCC po
Let’s say you already have created an IRCC account and have access to the portal. To add an application to the new portal, you need the following:
▲ The main form that you used for initially applying. Of course, depending on the application type, this form could be any of the following:
△ Permanent residence – IMM 0008
△ Work permit from outside Canada – IMM 1295
△ Study permit from outside Canada – IMM 1294
△ Work permit (extension) inside Canada – IMM 5710
△ Study permit form inside Canada – IMM 5709
△ Visitor Record – IMM 5708
▲ The AOR letter and, if applicable, any other correspondence you have received from IRCC (e.g., the IME letter or the BIL).
▲ The Use of a Representative form (IMM 5476), either for cancelling the representative or taking over the representation.
In most cases, you find the answers to all the questions in the main application form. However, it’s a good idea to have access to other forms and identity documents in case of error messages. Of course, you may also use these documents when you cannot access the main form. My experience says this is not the best approach, but dire times call for dire measures.
How to add an application to the IRCC portal
The following steps show you how to add an application to your IRCC portal. However, the exact steps could be different. Regardless, the next steps give you an idea of how to proceed.
(1) Log in to the account and click the “Add (link) add or link your application to your account” option.
(2) Select the application type.
(3)Select the application sub-category (if applicable).
(4)Under the “Application details” section, choose one of the options. My favourite option is Application Number and Unique Client Identifier (UCI). I rarely fail to add applications by selecting this option. You may locate the application number on the AOR letter. For UCI, you usually must refer to other documents. However, you may choose any option from the list if you do not have access to these numbers.
(5) Under the applicant’s personal information, choose an option and use the main application form to answer the questions.
(6) Depending on the application type, other questions appear. You can usually use the main form to answer these questions. The following images show the questions for a study permit application. When done, click the “Search for my application” button.
(7) If successful, you must upload the completed and duly signed Use of a Representative form (IMM 5476).
(8) After uploading the form and clicking the “submit” button, you’ll receive a confirmation message.
You and the previous representative receive an email about adding the application to the new IRCC account. Remember that only one portal may have access to the application.