BC Employment & Assistance Enquirer Checklist
Check the box beside the documents you will have to bring to an appointment with the Ministry of Social Development:
1. Information regarding prior employment:
- Employment Insurance (EI) - proof of application
- EI/parental leave within previous 3 or 5 years?
- Record(s) of Employment
2. Job search/related documents:
- Current resume
- Proof of job search
- Medical letter/proof of illness or injury
3. Ministry Identification Requirements:
Each adult applicant must provide two pieces of identification (ID), along with a valid social insurance card. One must be photo ID from the list of primary ID, and the second from either the primary or secondary ID list. One piece of ID from either the primary or secondary ID list is required for each dependent child.
Primary ID (Photo ID):
BC Identification (BCID) Card, Driver's license, Passport, Original Citizenship Papers or Immigration Documents - for example, Record of Landing (IMM1000), or Sponsorship Undertaking; Confirmation of Permanent Residence (IMM5292) and Permanent Resident Card.
Offender identification card issued by Correctional Services of Canada.
Secure Certificate of Indian Status (SCIS) issued by Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC).
Secondary ID:
| Birth certificate |
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| Citizenship papers or immigration documents (without photo) |
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| Credit cards |
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| Older versions of the Certificate of Indian Status (CIS) issued by INAC (Laminated Certificate of Indian Status, Certificate of Indian Status ‘All-in-One’, or Certificate of Indian Status ‘Pilot Project’. |
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| Other documents that, by themselves or in conjunction with other documents, would be considered acceptable identification for cheque cashing purposes at banks or other financial institutions |
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4. Income and assets:
| Most recent pay stubs( including holiday pay) |
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| Employment Insurance stubs |
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| Income Tax Notice of Assessment or confirmation that taxes have not been filed |
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| Pension stubs |
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| ICBC; WCB; stubs, claim hq.htm# and contact name |
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| CPP stubs |
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| Bank profile which includes a list of all accounts, holdings, and lines of credit which are held either jointly or individually |
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| Bank statements (60 day bank statements for all accounts) |
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| All financial records for RESPs/Bonds; RRSP(s); GIC(s); trust fund(s), etc |
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| Life insurance policy(s) showing cash surrender values |
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| Separation agreements/divorce decrees |
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| Court documents / Maintenance / Support Agreements |
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| Self-employment financial records |
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| Sub-Contractor Financial Records |
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| Child Tax/Family Bonus Statement |
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| Student loan/registration |
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| Vehicle registration |
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| 'VOID' cheque/electronic deposit (EFT form) - to be completed by bank should you wish to have direct deposit. |
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5. Shelter/proof of residence:
If you are a renter:
| Current rent receipt; rental or lease agreement |
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| Recent Utility bills (hydro, telephone, fuel, water, garbage disposal) |
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If you are a home owner:
| Mortgage documents - monthly payments |
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| Most recent property tax assessment |
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| Household insurance documents |
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| Recent utility bills (hydro, telephone, fuel, water, garbage disposal) |
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| Maintenance and repair bills |
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| Co-op fees |
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| Mobile home pad rental agreement |
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| Condo/strata title fees |
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Please note other documents specific to your circumstances may be requested.
