Most immigration documents, when submitted with the required MSP form, provide sufficient information for MSP to determine whether a person qualifies for benefits. There are circumstances where additional documentation is required.

If, for example, a spouse/child has visitor status in Canada and his/her papers do not state “Case Type 17” or provide any other indication that permanent resident status has been applied for, the MSP form should be submitted with copies of as many of the following as possible

a photocopy of any immigration document he/she may hold

any relevant letters issued by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) to the applicant or sponsor

proof that the application fee for permanent resident status has been paid to CIC on line or through a financial institution

the identity page of the spouse/child’s passport and any other pages stamped by CIC or the Canada Border Services Agency

a copy of the spouse/child’s birth certificate if he/she is a United States citizen

pages 1 and 2 from the CIC e-Client Application Status web site showing the receipt and processing date of the application for permanent resident status (www.cic.gc.ca ; click on Check Application Status)