BC Employment
&
Assistance Enquirer ChecklistCheck the box
beside the documents you will have to bring to an appointment with
the Ministry of Housing and 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 PassportOriginal
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
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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| Native status card (photo) (issued by Department of Indian Affairs and Northern
Development, Ottawa) |
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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: |
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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: |
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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.
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