How do I email CIC Canada?

Email for general questions: [email protected]. Email for technical questions: [email protected]. Online Help Centre. IRCC offices in Canada.

How do I contact CIC?

Client Support Centre contact options:
  1. web form.
  2. telephone: 1-888-242-2100 (in Canada only) Automated telephone service—available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. …
  3. TTY: Call us via the Bell Relay service: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time. 1-800-855-0511 (Voice to TTY)

How can I talk to CIC agent?

The best times to try contacting an agent are promptly at 8:00am or between 3:00pm and 4:00pm. Dial 1-888-242-2100. After the recorded introduction, you will be asked to choose a menu option. Navigate through the options by pressing 3 and then 4, and then 0.

How do I contact CIC by phone from outside Canada?

Telephone:
  1. 1-800-567-6868 (toll-free in Canada or U.S.)
  2. +1 819 997 8338 (outside Canada and U.S.)

Can I call CIC application status?

In order to check your application status, you should call IRCC at 1-888-242-2100.

How long does it take for CIC to respond?

30 days
For requests made under the Access to Information Act, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has 30 days to respond to a formal request.

How do I contact IRCC from outside Canada forum?

Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. How to call IRCC from outside Canada: Dial 1-888-242-2100 with paid Skype or try Google/TextNow app/2ndLine -> I tried via my paid Skype but call did not connect. May be because it was 4.50 AM in Ottawa when I tried.

How do I contact immigration by phone?

Get Information

Dial 800-375-5283 (TTY 800-767-1833) and ask your question in English or Spanish. The system will answer your question and can send you links to forms and information by email or text.

Why is IRCC calling?

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada will not contact you in person, online or over the telephone to collect fees or fines to avoid deportation or other consequences. Be aware: Scammers often give a fake name and agent number to appear legitimate.

Can I call IRCC using Skype?

2) Paid Option: You can use Skype with credits and dial 613 944 4000, it works. Also for a shortcut, once you enter the IRCC toll free line, choose 1 for English and then 4 as the next choice and then 0. This will either put you to the queue directly or tell you that the queue is busy and try again later.

Are IRCC offices open in Canada?

IRCC in-person offices in Canada

Most IRCC in-person offices continue to be closed until further notice. Only clients with scheduled appointments can visit an office. If you need to change your appointment, contact the office that sent you the invitation. The contact information is in the letter we sent.

What happens if I get scammed?

If you’ve been scammed, consider reporting the fraud to the police to see if they can take any action, as well as to your state consumer protection office. You can also report scams to the FTC. File a report online with the FTC, or by phone at (877) 382-4357.

What can you do if you get scammed out of money?

Report Scams to Your Local Government

Start by reporting the scam to your state consumer protection office. If you lost money or other possessions in a scam, report it to your local police too.

Does IRCC call from private number?

Was it a scam? To avoid telephone scams, remember that IRCC does not: collect money or payments by phone or prepaid credit cards or through a private money transfer service provider (e.g. Pay Pal or MoneyGram).

Can you get money back after being scammed?

Contact your bank immediately to let them know what’s happened and ask if you can get a refund. Most banks should reimburse you if you’ve transferred money to someone because of a scam.

How do I get my money back from a scammer in Canada?

If you have given money or personal information to a scammer, there are a few things you should do as soon as possible.
  1. Report the scam to the police. …
  2. Contact the financial institutions, credit card issuers, or companies that are involved. …
  3. Contact Equifax and TransUnion. …
  4. Report the scam to government agencies.

Will a scammer come to my house?

We have heard such reports in the past and to our knowledge no scammer has actually come to the victim’s house.” Unfortunately, it is easy for scammers to find your home address online. In many cases, the impostor scams come from places outside the U.S. such as Jamaica and Costa Rica.

How do I get my money back after being cheated online?

To recover money from a scammer, gather any evidence of the scam, such as copies of emails, bank statements, and receipts. Then, call your bank or credit card company as soon as possible to report the fraud.

What if a scammer has my phone number?

By having your cell number, a scammer could trick caller ID systems and get into your financial accounts or call financial institutions that use your phone number to identify you. Once the scammer convinces your carrier to port out your number, you may never get it back.

What if a scammer has my bank details?

If you provided a scammer with your bank information or they were able to steal funds from your account, you need to contact your financial institution(s) immediately.

Do banks refund stolen money?

In most cases, banks offer debit fraud protection and must refund the money as long as the customer follows the bank’s fraud reporting procedures in a timely manner.

Can two people have the same phone number?

The short answer is “no.” Cell phone carriers will not activate the same number on two different phones for security and privacy reasons; for instance, what would happen if the second person lost their phone and every phone conversation was heard by a stranger?