immigration documents

The Refugee Protection Claimant Document (RPCD) serves as proof you have submitted a claim to the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB).

IRCC // Refugee Protection Claimant Document

If your claim for refugee protection is accepted, you receive a positive refugee notice of decision which grants you protection under Canadian law.

If your claim is rejected, you receive a notice of decision that outlines the reasons for the rejection.

The Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR) is issued to refugees who have been approved for permanent residency in Canada. This document is important as it contains your official date of arrival as a permanent resident in Canada.

Validating/Verifying your COPR

If you are outside Canada and your application for permanent residency is approved, your COPR should be signed by an immigration officer when you land in Canada to be considered valid.

If you are in Canada and your application for permanent residency is approved, you can confirm your permanent resident status online using the Permanent Residence Portal. This secure online portal simplifies the process by eliminating the need for in-person interviews in most cases.

When confirming your permanent residence online using the portal, it's important to verify the legitimacy of the email you receive. A genuine email from the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC):

• will have an email address ending in @cic.gc.ca, and
• will be presented in both English and French.

The subject line to look for is “IRCC - Permanent Residence Portal (PR Confirmation) / Portail de résidence permanente (Confirmation de la RP).” Additionally, the email should provide a link to the official confirmation page.

IRCC // Confirming your permanent residence online

A verification of enrolment document lists credits, full-time or part-time status, program and program length.

The verification of enrolment includes the signature of the University Registrar and is on official MacEwan letterhead. It is produced using a secure, authorized login so does not require an additional university seal.

The verification of enrolment can be used for access to student-specific benefits at other organizations, specifically:

• RESP providers
• Parental health plans
• Employer benefits
• External-to-MacEwan scholarship applications

Print or download verification of enrolment

Note: You must disable pop-up blockers to complete this task.

1. Log in to myPortal.MacEwan.ca using your MacEwan username and password.
2. Launch myStudentSystem from the Quick Links menu.
3. From your student homepage, select Academic Records.
4. Select Enrolment Verification in the menu.
5. Select your processing options:
   
   • Leave the Credential Verification section blank.
   • Select the range or terms for Term Enrolment Status. Click on the magnifying glass to open a pop-up window with a list of available terms. Click on the term number in the list to select it.
   • Choose your Output Options.
6. Click Submit.

The verification of credentials document lists a specific credential or all of the credentials you have earned. You can access a verification of credentials document through myStudentSystem anytime after you have applied to graduate. If you have applied to graduate but are unable to access the Credential Verification document, please contact your program.

The verification of credentials document includes the signature of the University Registrar and is on official MacEwan letterhead. It is produced using a secure, authorized login so does not require an additional university seal.

Print or download verification of credentials

Note: You must disable pop-up blockers to complete this task.

1. Log in to myPortal.MacEwan.ca using your MacEwan username and password.
2. Launch myStudentSystem from the Quick Links menu.
3. From your student homepage, select Academic Records.
4. Select Enrolment Verification in the menu.
5. Select your processing options:
   
   • Select All Credentials or select Specific Credential and choose from the dropdown menu.
   • Leave the Enrolment Verification section blank.
   • Choose your Output Options.
6. Click Submit.

If you require additional information from the options listed above, the Office of the University Registrar can provide a confirmation letter. This may include confirmation of:

• Courses extra to credential (attestation letter)
• Enrolment in cooperative education
• Full-time enrolment in Spring/Summer
• Program completion (confirming program end date)

Request a confirmation letter:

1. Complete the General Request form.
2. Indicate the purpose of your request as clearly as possible.
3. Submit the form to the Office of the University Registrar.

Your request will be completed in five business days.

MacEwan International provides documents to verify enrolment or credentials for immigration permits and other purposes related to studying in Canada as an international student. Request the following documents from MacEwan International:

• Study permit extension letter
• Co-op work permit letter
• Post-graduation work permit letter
• Military letter
• Authorized leave letter
• Case-specific letters (withdrawal dates, program start and end dates, etc.)

Request a document for immigration

1. Complete the General Request form.
2. Indicate the purpose of your request as clearly as possible.
3. Submit the form to international@macewan.ca or, if you are student in a School of Continuing Education PD certificate, email sceinternational@macewan.ca to request a verification of enrolment letter.

Allow five business days for processing.

Documents for immigration and outstanding fees

If you have outstanding tuition or fees, arrange for payment or a payment plan before requesting the documents from MacEwan International. Documents for immigration purposes may not be released to students who have outstanding tuition or other fees owing to the university in accordance with section 2.1.2 of the Tuition & Fees Procedure.