Any one who received Ontario PT today _June 05 2015?

[Chak de!]

Hello everyone!
I am so confused with this question,"have u applied to cic before for immigration?

Some people are saying yes to this and they have entered their previous express entry profile number.

I have seen some threads where some have answered no to this question as they feel there is a difference b/w applying to cic and entering the pool.

So,while recreating an express entry profile, what should we answer to this question??

If we say yes,it populates another two questions,enter ur previous express entry profile number and UCI.

What is UCI and from where can we find this??(in case if we are selecting yes)

Any expert advise??
Please help

 

[Asivad Anac]

UCI (Unique Client Identifier) is present on all official document that CIC shares with applicants. If you haven't received UCI, it means you haven't applied to CIC yet.

Write N/A in the space provided.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?q=013&t=4

 

[Chak de!]

Thanks for the response Asivad Anac.

I have seen my UCI on work and study permit.

So that means I should answer yes to " have you applied to cic before for immigration??"

 

[CanadaImmi2015]

Hi -

In the Ontario program details, for settlement funds, these are the details they are asking for

You must provide six months of original up-to-date bank statements from a recognized financial institution. The bank statements must:
Demonstrate personal account standing/final balance that meet or exceeds the LICO; AND
Include the following details:
Your name;
Account number;
Transit and institution number;
Account balance; and
Currency

Does anyone know how to get the transit and institution number for Bank branches in India (for Indian banks)?

 

[Asivad Anac]

Thanks for the response Asivad Anac.

I have seen my UCI on work and study permit.

So that means I should answer yes to " have you applied to cic before for immigration??"

The answer is still NO since you haven't applied before for immigration.

 

[Zahmed87]

Hello everyone!

is it okay to create a new profile without withdrawing the current one ??

 

[sunnyvin]

Hello everyone!

is it okay to create a new profile without withdrawing the current one ??

Withdraw your old profile need to create new profile.

 

[Chak de!]

Hello Asivad,

I have applied for work permit and study permit to cic before.

Have UCI on official documents as well.

Can u please explain why I should answer no to the above discussed question,"have you applied to cic before for immigration?"

Thanks

 

[Asivad Anac]

Hello Asivad,

I have applied for work permit and study permit to cic before.

Have UCI on official documents as well.

Can u please explain why I should answer no to the above discussed question,"have you applied to cic before for immigration?"

Thanks

Because neither of those were immigration applications.

 

[Chak de!]

Thanks for the helpful information Asivad.

What do you consider as immigration applications to cic?

 

[Zahmed87]

Hi everyone!

Is it necessary to withdraw the current profile, or can I just make another profile without withdrawing?

 

[Asivad Anac]

Thanks for the helpful information Asivad.

What do you consider as immigration applications to cic?

According to me, an immigration application is NOT something one files for a visitor/student/temporary work visa. An immigration application is something that is filed for the express purpose of immigration - like creating an EE profile, receiving an ITA under FSWP/CEC/PNP/FSTP, accepting the same and submitting documents after that to eventually lead to a PR.

I've told you all I know and I can be wrong or misinformed as I'm not from CIC or even an expert on everything to do with immigration. This is just what I understand and interpret based on material available on CIC site.

All the best!

 

[Azoba]

According to me, an immigration application is NOT something one files for a visitor/student/temporary work visa. An immigration application is something that is filed for the express purpose of immigration - like creating an EE profile, receiving an ITA under FSWP/CEC/PNP/FSTP, accepting the same and submitting documents after that to eventually lead to a PR.

I've told you all I know and I can be wrong or misinformed as I'm not from CIC or even an expert on everything to do with immigration. This is just what I understand and interpret based on material available on CIC site.

All the best!

Hi Guys!!

Just like Asivad, I am not an expert on immigration... But I would like to very respectfully disagree...

In my humble opinion, and I really mean that... you have applied to CIC if you answer YES to these 2 questions:

- Have you paid any application fee DIRECTLY TO CIC (not talking about ECA, IELTS, or any other "peripheral" process we have to apply to...)???
- Do you have a UCI (Unique Client Identifier), given to you by CIC??? (you will know if you have one... don't worry)

Creating a EE profile, receiving an ITA (invitation to apply) and accepting an ITA IS NOT APPLYING!!!!! Submitting your documents and paying the applicable fees IS!!

So, independently if you sent your documents and paid a fee for a TEMPORARY RESIDENT application (work, study, visit), or for a PERMANENT RESIDENT application (through EE and the old FSW/FST or any PNPs), if you have a UCI, you have applied.

Lets not overcomplicate things... If you don't know whether you have applied or not, you probably haven't. (again, creating an EE profile is NOT applying!!!!!)

If you have a UCI, say YES and put the number there... worst case scenario, the immigration officer will see your file and say "ok... that was for a turist visa"... and then pull your info from the system (saving him/her from having to enter it manually)... I think it is better than saying NO and having a semi-pissed off immigration officer pulling my already-existant file through my last name, and wondering why I omitted that application...

Anyways... that is just my 2 cents...

 

[Asivad Anac]

I tend to agree with Azoba here - if you have a UCI go ahead and declare that IF the system asks for it. People who don't have it won't. Period.

I was reacting to the usage of the word Immigration in that question from CIC and that could be interpreted differently by different people under different contexts.

 

[anandbabud]

I have withdrawn and recreated my express entry profile on June 5th. my CRS points are 400.. did not get any OONP letter. any help guys