How long does Indian Status application take?
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8 to 12 weeks
It usually takes from 8 to 12 weeks to process a complete application for a secure status card. You must be registered under the Indian Act to apply for a secure status card.
Where do I send my Indian Status application?
You can submit the application, including the checklist and all necessary documents:
- at any regional office.
- at any First Nation office, if applicable.
How do I contact Indian Affairs Canada?
Public enquiries
- Phone: 1-800-567-9604.
- Fax: 1-866-817-3977.
- Service hours: Monday to Friday from 9 am to 6 pm Eastern time.
- Email: [email protected].
What is Indian and Northern Affairs called now?
In 2017, Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) was dissolved and replaced by 2 new departments: Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC) and Indigenous Services Canada (ISC).
What does it mean to have Indian status in Canada?
Indian status is the legal standing of a person who is registered under the Indian Act . As a registered person, you have certain benefits and rights and are eligible for a range of federal and provincial or territorial programs and services.
Who is eligible for Status Indian Canada?
Eligibility is based on descent in one’s family. A person may be eligible for status if at least one parent is, was or was entitled to be registered as 6(1). A person is also eligible if two parents are registered as 6(2). These are references to subsections 6(1) and 6(2) of the Indian Act.
How do I get Indian status in Canada?
Can you apply for a status card at your First Nation office
- fill out the Application for Certificate of Indian Status (PDF, 84 KB)
- submit the application in person to the Indian Registration Administrator of your First Nation office.
Who qualifies for Indian status in Canada?
What are the benefits of having Indian status in Canada?
As a registered person, you have certain benefits and rights and are eligible for a range of federal and provincial or territorial programs and services. You may also be eligible for other programs and services offered by non-government providers.
What is the new Department of indigenous and Northern Affairs?
Transformation In 2017, Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) was dissolved and replaced by 2 new departments: Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC) and Indigenous Services Canada (ISC).
What happened to indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC)?
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Is the Indigenous Services Canada office open for in-person services?
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Indigenous Services Canada offices for Indian status and secure status card applications may be open or closed depending on the location. Please contact your closest regional office to see if they’re open for in-person services or for more information.
How do I apply for a certificate of Indian status?
Step 1: Get the application form 1 online at Secure Certificate of Indian Status (SCIS) Application for Already Registered Persons (form 83-172) 2 by mail, by calling Public enquiries 3 in person, at any Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) or Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC) regional office