BC Services Card

[Quelaag]

Hi there!
I'm a new PR card holder (been in Canada for several years already though) and applied for MSP. They require me to get a Photo BC Services Card. The website says I need two pieces of ID (I have a passport+PR card) and that I also need to confirm I'm a B.C. resident. Do I just show them my COPR? I don't have a lease agreement (we are living rent free) or driving license. All the utility bills are in my partner's name. Thanks!

 

[k.h.p.]

You need to have proof you live in BC. That can be bills, mail, etc. - but you need it. If you have mail from MSP (as in the letter telling you to get the photo card) that may help.

How long have you been living in BC? There is still a waiting period.

 

[Quelaag]

You need to have proof you live in BC. That can be bills, mail, etc. - but you need it. If you have mail from MSP (as in the letter telling you to get the photo card) that may help.

How long have you been living in BC? There is still a waiting period.

You need to have proof you live in BC. That can be bills, mail, etc. - but you need it. If you have mail from MSP (as in the letter telling you to get the photo card) that may help.

How long have you been living in BC? There is still a waiting period.

Been here for a few years, but was out of status for some time until February 2020. I do have some mail correspondence, so I guess I will use that. Thanks!

 

[k.h.p.]

Time out of status won't necessarily count for the waiting period, sadly.

 

[Quelaag]

Time out of status won't necessarily count for the waiting period, sadly.

There is nothing preventing me from getting my BC services card though, right? I don't care I won't be covered for another 3 months, I just want to get the application going.

 

[k.h.p.]

Provided that you're enrolled in MSP and can prove your address. I don't think there's any barrier.