What are the two formats of the SCIS?
• INAC has two formats of the Secure Certificate of Indian Status in circulation, as follows: The first format, the in-Canada format, is for accessing services and benefits in Canada. Consistent with the current practice, INAC does share information with the appropriate government agencies for the provision of services within Canada. (e.g. health benefits, drug benefits). The second format, the Border-Crossing format, provides the same access to services as the in-Canada format and is an acceptable document to present when visiting the U.S.
