Why use an RCIC?

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Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC), or an organization at CIC' request, may want to contact you in the future to ask you about any services you received from CIC prior to the application process (such as participation in an information forum), during the application process (including the application process itself as well as orientation or accreditation services), and services received after arriving in Canada (including settlement, integration and citizenship). CIC will use this information, along with the information provided by other individuals, for research, performance measurement or evaluation purposes. CIC will not use this information to make any decisions about you personally.

I consent to the release to Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) and Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) of all records and information for the purpose of processing my request that any government authority, including police, judicial and state authorities in all countries in which I have lived may possess about me. This information will be used to evaluate my suitability for admission to Canada or remain in Canada in pursuant to Canadian legislation.

I declare that I have answered all questions in this application fully and truthfully.

PRIVACY NOTICE

Personal information provided on this form is collected and will be used, disclosed, and retained by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) under the authority of the immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA). The personal information provided will be used for the purpose of processing applications. The personal information provided may be disclosed to other federal government institutions and third parties including law enforcement bodies, provincial/territorial governments and/or foreign governments for the purpose of validating identity, eligibility and admissibility.

The personal information collected on an application, and other information collected in support of an application, may be used for computer analytics to support processing of applications and decision making, including your application. Personal information, including from computer analytics, may also be used for purposes including research, statistics, program and policy evaluation, internal audit, compliance, risk management, strategy development and reporting.

Where biometrics are provided in support of an application, the fingerprints collected will be stored and shared with the RCMP. The fingerprint record may also be disclosed to law enforcement agencies in Canada in accordance with subsection 13.11(1) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations. The information may also be used to establish and verify the identity of a person in order to prevent, investigate, or prosecute an offence under any law of Canada or a Province. This information may also be used to establish or verify the identity of an individual whose identity cannot reasonably be otherwise established or verified becuase of physical or mental condition. Canada may also share immigration information related to biometric records with foreign governments with whom Canada has an agreement or arrangement.

Failure to complete the form in full may result in delay or the application not being processed. The Privacy Act gives individuals the right of access to protection, and correction of their personal information. Further details are available in Info Source. If you are not satisfied with the manner in which IRCC handles your personal information, you may exercise your right to file a complaint to the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada. The collection, use, disclosure and retention of your personal information is further described in IRCC's personal information bank - IRCC PPU 068.