Guide 5289 - Spouse or Common-Law Partner in Canada Class

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Applying for permanent residence from within Canada: Spouse orcommon-law partner in Canada class (IMM 5289)

Table of Contents

OverviewBefore you applyStep 1. Gather all documentsStep 2. Complete the applicationStep 3. Pay the feesStep 4. Mail the applicationWhat happens next?How to contact CICAppendix A: Request for Police CertificatesAppendix B: Fingerprints Request LetterAppendix C: Photo Specifications

This is not a legal document. For legal information, refer to the Immigration and Refugee ProtectionAct and Regulations or the Citizenship Act and Regulations, as applicable.

This publication is available in alternative formats upon request.

Overview

Application package

This application package consists of:

an instruction guide andthe required forms

The instruction guide is a tool that provides:

the information you must know about this application before sending it to Citizenship andImmigration Canada (CIC) andassistance with how to fill out the forms and the required supporting documents

Read the instruction guide thoroughly and then fill out each of the applicable forms.

The forms are specifically designed with questions that will assist the processing of your application.

Symbols used in this guide

This guide uses the following symbols to indicate information of particular importance.

Citizenship and Immigration Canada



Important information that you need to be aware of in order to avoid delays orother problems.

Where to get more information.

Note: Tips that will assist you with this application.

The application process

The instructions provided in this guide follow the basic steps you will need to know to complete yourapplication.

1. Gather documents2. Complete the application3. Pay the fees4. Mail the application

Before you apply

Important information

Before you fill out the forms, read the following important information:

Things to remember

A foreign national cannot become a permanent resident in Canada if he or she is inadmissible forreasons other than lack of legal immigration status in Canada.

A temporary resident permit (TRP) holder is inadmissible unless the circumstances that lead tothe issuance of the TRP are resolved.

The person being sponsored must resolve the circumstances that resulted in the inadmissibilitybefore submitting an application for permanent residence.

Refer to the guide for temporary resident permit holders:

Applying to Remain in Canada as a Temporary Resident Permit Holder (IMM 5554).

The family class is aimed at faster processing of spouse or commonlaw partner applications fromapplicants outside Canada.

Processing times for spouses or commonlaw partners in Canada are generally longer.

The person being sponsored can apply to a visa office outside Canada to take advantage ofthe family class processing standard. Processing times for applications processed in Canada areposted on our Web site.

Processing times may be longer if the principal applicant has dependent family members outsideCanada that are included in the application for permanent residence.

The person being sponsored will not be granted permanent residence until family members

have been examined and have passed medical, background and security requirements.



have been examined and have passed medical, background and security requirements.

Dependent children include children in the custody of a former spouse or commonlaw partner.

The person being sponsored should resolve any child custody disputes before submitting anapplication.

Leaving Canada can automatically cancel temporary resident status as a visitor, student orworker.

The person being sponsored has no guarantee that he or she will be permitted to return orreenter Canada if he or she leaves before permanent residence is approved. This is especiallytrue if a Temporary Resident Visa is required to enter Canada.

Applications in this category cannot be transferred to immigration offices outside Canada.

The person being sponsored will have to submit a new application to the Case ProcessingCentre in Mississauga (CPCM) if he or she cannot return to Canada.

Maintaining legal status

Spouses and commonlaw partners of Canadian citizens and permanent residents in Canada who wish toapply for permanent resident status are no longer required to have legal immigration status providedthat they have an eligible sponsor. All other eligibility requirements continue to apply.

Important information. Applicants who wish to be able to continue to work and study in Canada mustsubmit an application for extension before the work or study permit expires.

Information on Conditional Permanent Residence

As of October 25, 2012, CIC introduced amendments to the Immigration and Refugee ProtectionRegulations. The amendments specify that spouses, common-law or conjugal partners who are in arelationship with their sponsor for two years or less and have no children in common with their sponsorat the time of the sponsorship application are subject to a period of conditional permanent residence.The condition requires the sponsored spouse or partner to cohabit in a conjugal relationship with theirsponsor for a period of two years after the day on which they became a permanent resident. Theconditional measure only applies to permanent residents whose applications are received on October 25,2012, or after the day that the amendments come into force.

Examples

Condition applies if the couple:

is married for two years or less; ordated for four years, but is married for two years or less; orhave been in a conjugal relationship for two years or less; orhas cohabited in a common-law relationship for two years or less; andDo not have any children in common

Condition does not apply if the couple:

is married for more than two years; orhave been in a conjugal relationship for more than two years; orhas cohabited in a common-law relationship for more than two years; orHave children in common.

For more information, consult the Frequently Asked Questions.

What does it mean to sponsor?



What does it mean to sponsor?

When you agree to be a sponsor, you must sign a contract called an undertaking. The undertaking is apromise to provide financial support for your spouse or commonlaw partners basic requirements andthose of his or her dependent children.

Note: Basic requirements are food, clothing, shelter and other needs for everyday living. Dentalcare, eye care and other health needs not covered by public health services are also included. Theundertaking guarantees that the principal applicant and his or her dependent children will not haveto apply for social assistance.

Sponsorship eligibility

In order to sponsor, you must

be 18 years of age or older,be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident,be sponsoring a member of the Spouse or Commonlaw Partner in Canada Class,live in Canada and continue to live in Canada after the sponsored person obtains permanentresident status,sign an agreement with your spouse or commonlaw partner confirming that each of youunderstands your obligations and responsibilities,sign an undertaking promising to provide for your spouse or commonlaw partners basicrequirements and, if applicable, those of his or her dependent children,prove that you have sufficient income to provide basic requirements for your spouse orcommonlaw partners dependent children. To do this, you must provide documents showing yourfinancial resources for the past 12 months. This requirement applies only when dependentchildren who have dependent children of their own are included on the application.

You may NOT sponsor if you

signed an undertaking for a previous spouse or commonlaw partner and three years have notelapsed since he or she became a permanent resident,receive social assistance for a reason other than disability,are in default of an undertaking, an immigration loan, a performance bond, or family supportpayments,

For more information. See: Defaultsbelow.are an undischarged bankrupt,were convicted of an offence of a sexual nature, a violent criminal offence, an offence against arelative that results in bodily harm or an attempt or threat to commit any such offencesdepending on circumstances such as the nature of the offence, how long ago it occurred andwhether a pardon was issued

For more information. See Sponsorship Bar for Violent Crimewere previously sponsored as a spouse , common-law or conjugal partner and became apermanent resident of Canada less than 5 years ago,

For more information. See Five-year Sponsorship Barare under a removal order,are detained in a penitentiary, jail, reformatory or prison,have already applied to sponsor your current spouse or commonlaw partner and a decision onyour application has not yet been made.

Defaults



You are not eligible to sponsor if you are in default of a previous undertaking. If you are in default andyou submit an application to sponsor, it will be refused and the sponsorship fees that you have paid willnot be refunded or applied to subsequent sponsorship applications.

A previous sponsorship undertaking

Relatives you sponsored in the past received social assistance or welfare while the undertaking wasvalid.

You may not sponsor until you repay the full amount of any social assistance or welfare payment orrepay the debt to the satisfaction of the government authority that issued the benefit or ordered you topay.

An immigration loan

You received a transportation, assistance or Right of Permanent Residence Fee (previously called theRight of Landing Fee) loan and have missed payments or are in arrears.

You may not sponsor until you pay all arrears on your loan. For more information, contact CollectionServices at 18006677301 (in Canada and the United States only).

Support payment obligations

You were ordered by a court to make support payments to a spouse or child and have neglected to doso.

You may not sponsor until you resolve the family support matter.

A performance bond

You agreed to pay money to guarantee that an immigrant would fulfil his or her obligations underimmigration legislation.

You may not sponsor until you pay the full amount of the bond.

Provincial Authorities Contact Information

If at any time during the validity period of the undertaking you signed, the person you are sponsoring ortheir family members had to depend on financial support from a federal, provincial or municipalassistance program, you are considered in default of your obligations.

If you need information about how to repay the money owed, contact the corresponding provincialoffice listed below. The services offered by these offices are available during local business hours only.If you would like information about other immigration issues, contact our Call Centre or visit ourwebsite.

British ColumbiaMinistry of Employment and Income AssistanceSponsorship Default CoordinatorPO Box 5051 Stn MainVancouver, BC V6B 4A9 1 (604) 660-2421

QuebecCentre des garants dfaillants et services aux parrainsMinistre de la solidarit sociale276, rue Saint-Jacques Ouest, 3e tage

Montral, QC H2Y 1N3 1 (514) 872-8838



AlbertaAlberta Employment, Immigration and IndustryIncome Support Contact CentreToll Free 1-866-644-5135In Edmonton (780) 644-5135

Newfoundland and LabradorDepartment of Social ServicesP.O. Box 8700 St. Johns, NL A1B 4J61 (709) 729-0583

SaskatchewanDepartment of Community Resources and EmploymentSaskatchewan Social Services1920 Broad Street, 11th FloorRegina, SK S4P 3V6 1 (306) 787-1388

New BrunswickDepartment of Social Development(Family and Community Services)P.O. Box 6000 Fredericton, NB E3B 5H1 1 (506) 453-2001

ManitobaDepartment of Family Services203 South Railway Street East Killarney, MB R0K 1G0 1 (877) 812-0014

Nova ScotiaDepartment of Community ServicesP.O. Box 696Halifax, NS B3J 2T71 (902) 424-4262

OntarioMinistry of Community and Social ServicesOverpayment Recovery UnitBox 333 Toronto, ON M7A 1N3 Toll free: 1 (888) 346-5184Fax: (416) 212-7707

Prince Edward IslandDepartment of Social Services and Seniors11 Kent Street, 2nd floorP.O. Box 2000 Charlottetown, PEI C1A 7N8 1 (902) 368-6369

Whom may I sponsor using this application package?

You may sponsor your spouse or commonlaw partner if he or she meets the following requirements:

lives with you in Canada,

has a valid passport or travel document,is 16 years of age or older,is your spouse or commonlaw partner for genuine reasons and not primarily to obtain permanent



Spouse Refers to either of the two persons (opposite or same sex) in a marriagelegally recognized in the country in which it took place, as well as in Canada.

Common-lawpartner

Refers to a person who is living in a conjugal relationship with another person(opposite or same sex), and has done so continuously for a period of at leastone year. A conjugal relationship exists when there is a significant degree ofcommitment between two people.

This can be shown with evidence that the couple share the same home, thatthey support each other financially and emotionally, that they have childrentogether, or that they present themselves in public as a couple.

Common-law partners who are unable to live together or appear in publictogether because of legal restrictions in their home country or who have beenseparated for reasons beyond their control (for example, civil war or armedconflict) may still qualify and should be included on the application.

Dependentchildren

Refers to the children of the applicant or those of the spouse or common-lawpartner.

They must:

be under the age of 22 and not have a spouse or common-lawpartner, or

is your spouse or commonlaw partner for genuine reasons and not primarily to obtain permanentresident status in Canada.

AND:

If you are married

You can sponsor the person as your spouse if your marriage is a legally valid civil marriage.

If your spouse is of the:

opposite sex and your marriage took place outside Canada, the marriage must be valid bothunder the laws of the jurisdiction where it took place and under Canadian law;same sex, the marriage will be recognized for immigration purposes, where the marriage:

1. was legally performed in Canada, or2. if performed outside of Canada, the marriage must be legally recognized according to

both the law of the place where the marriage occurred and under Canadian law.

For more information. To assist in determining if your same-sex marriage is recognized for immigrationpurposes, consult our Web site at: www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/sponsor/spouse-apply-who.asp

If you are in a commonlaw relationship

You can sponsor the person as your commonlaw partner

regardless of his or her sex, andyou are cohabiting in a conjugal relationship and have done so for at least one year.

Family members

Your family members include your spouse or common-law partner, your dependent children and anychildren that are their dependent children.



TYPE A

TYPE B

TYPE C

partner, ordepend substantially on the financial support of a parent and havebeen continuously enrolled and in attendance as full-time students in apost-secondary institution accredited by the relevant governmentauthority since before the age of 22 (or since marrying or entering intoa common-law relationship, if this happened before the age of 22), ordepend substantially on the financial support of a parent since beforethe age of 22 and be unable to provide for themselves due to amedical condition.

Dependent child ofa dependent child

Refers to children of dependent children of the applicant or those of thespouse or common-law partner.

Who may not use this application package?

If the person you want to sponsor lives outside Canada.If you intend to appeal if the application is refused.

You cannot use this guide. You can, however, use the guide Sponsorship of a Spouse, CommonLawPartner, Conjugal Partner or Dependent Child Living Outside Canada (IMM 3900).

Definitions of dependent child (types A, B and C)

Your child or the child of your spouse or common-law partner can be considered a dependent child ifthat child meets the requirements of types A, B or C below:

The child is under the age of 22 and is single (not married and not in acommon-law relationship).

The child has been continuously enrolled in and in attendance as a fulltimestudent at a postsecondary institution accredited by the relevant governmentauthority and has depended substantially on the financial support of a parenteither:

since before the age of 22, orsince marrying or entering into a common-law relationship (if it happenedbefore the age of 22).

The child is 22 years of age or older, has depended substantially on the financialsupport of a parent since before the age of 22, and is unable to provide forhimself or herself because of a medical condition.

Note: Dependent children must meet one of the above definitions on the day CIC receives yourapplication. For types B and C, the dependent children must continue to meet this definition forpermanent residence to be granted or for a permanent resident visa to be issued.

Length of undertaking

Your obligations as a sponsor begin as soon as you sign the undertaking. The table below will help youdetermine how long your undertaking will be valid.

Your spouse or commonlaw partner

Length of undertaking 3 years from the day spouse or common-law partner becomes a permanentresident.

Dependent child over 22 years of age



Dependent child over 22 years of age

Your dependent child or the dependent child of your spouse or commonlaw partner and is over22 years of age on the day he or she becomes a permanent resident.

Length of undertaking 3 years from the day dependent child becomes a permanent resident.

Dependent child under 22 years of age

Your dependent child or the dependent child of your spouse or commonlaw partner and is under22 years of age on the day he or she becomes a permanent resident.

Length of undertaking 10 years from the day dependent child becomes a permanent resident, or untilthe child reaches 25 years of age, whichever comes first.

Suspension of processing

If any of the proceedings below apply to you and you submit a sponsorship application, your applicationwill not be processed until a final decision on that proceeding is made.

Proceedings have been initiated against you to revoke your citizenshipYou are the subject of a certificate signed by the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration and theSolicitor General of Canada stating you are inadmissible on grounds of security, human orinternational rights violation, serious criminality or organized criminalityYou have been charged with an offence that is punishable by a maximum term of imprisonment ofat least ten years

May I cancel my undertaking after it has been approved?

If you change your mind after submitting the sponsorship application and undertaking, you must write usa letter before your spouse or common-law partner is granted permanent resident status. Anundertaking can only be withdrawn if the Case Processing Centre in Vegreville (CPC-V) agrees to thewithdrawal. If the CPC agrees to the withdrawal, there is no repayment of processing fees for anapplication for permanent residence and there is no right of appeal.

If your spouse or common-law partner has already been granted permanent resident status, the promiseyou made to support your spouse or common-law partner will be valid for the term of your undertaking.Under no circumstances does the granting of Canadian citizenship, divorce, separation or moving toanother province cancel the undertaking. The undertaking also remains in effect if your financialsituation deteriorates.

Step 1. Gather all documents

What documents are required?

The table below outlines the documents that you need to include with your application. You must alsouse the Document Checklist included at the end of the form (IMM 5443) to assist you in gathering thenecessary documentation.

Note. If any of the required documents are missing, or photocopies are not clear, your applicationwill be returned to you.

Important information. Failure to submit the required documents will result delays in the processingof your application.



Note: Additional documents may be required during the processing of your application.

Note: Make sure that any photocopies are clear and easy to read. Photocopies do not need to becertified. Do not send originals unless specified, because they will not be returned.

For the sponsor

One (1) proof of Canadian citizenship or permanent residence

If you are a Canadian citizen:

Canadian birth certificate, orBoth sides of certificate of Canadian citizenship, orBoth sides of your certificate of registration of birth abroad, if applicable, orCanadian passport or travel document pages showing the passport number, issue and expirydates, your photo, your family name, your given name, and your date of birth.

If you are a permanent resident:

Both sides of your permanent resident card, orRecord of Landing (IMM 1000), orConfirmation of permanent residence (IMM 5292 or IMM 5688).

Format: Photocopies

Proof of income

You must attach proof of your income.

For more information. Refer to the Document Checklist (IMM 5443) for information about proof ofincome

Format: Photocopies

For the principal applicant and his or her dependent children

Passport

Passport pages showing the following information:

name,date of birth,issue and expiry dates,the stamp made by a Canadian authority showing your most recent entry into Canada.

Format: Photocopies

Immigration document confirming your status in Canada

Examples:

visitor visa,study permit,work permit,temporary resident permit (TRP),

document proving that you have legal status in Canada.

Format: Photocopies

Birth certificates



Birth certificates

You must provide:

birth certificate,a birth certificate or Canadian citizenship certificate for any dependent children.

Format: Photocopies

Documents for dependent or adopted children

You must provide:

custody papers for your children from a previous relationship,all adoption papers for your dependent children who were adopted.

Format: Photocopies

Police certificates

Police certificates are required from all countries where you have lived for 6 months since reaching theage of 18.

For more information. See: Police certificates in this section.

Format: Originals

Medical examinations

Medical examinations are required for the principal applicant and all of his or her dependent children.

For more information. See: Medical instructions in this section.

2 photos for the application for permanent residence

The photos must have been taken in the last 6 months and must adhere to the specifications listed inthis guide. It is not necessary to provide photos for dependent children who are alreadyCanadian citizens or permanent residents.

Format: Originals

Other documents (if applicable)

You must also provide the following documents:

both sides of the United States Alien Registration card (Green Card),a translation of documents in a language other than French or English.

For more information. See: Translation of documents in this section.

Format: Photocopies

Note: Documents must be provided for each person included in the application

For both the sponsor and the applicant

If you are married

Your marriage certificate, and



Your marriage certificate, andPhotos of the wedding ceremony.

Note: Do not send originals, as they will not be returned.

Format: Photocopies

If you have been married previously

One of the following:

divorce decree,annulment certificate,separation papers,death certificate.

Format: Photocopies

If you are in a common law relationship

Proof of your commonlaw relationship, such as:

joint bank account statements,joint savings account statements,joint credit card statements,joint line of credit statements,jointly signed lease,jointly signed mortgage papers or purchase agreement,statutory declarations from persons/individuals with knowledge that the relationship is genuineand continuing.

Also submit:

photos of shared activities (trips, family activities, community activities, etc.)

Note: Do not send original photos, as they will not be returned.

Format: Photocopies

If you were in a common law relationship previously

Declaration of severance of commonlaw relationship

Format: Photocopies

Translation of documents

Any document that is not in English or French must be accompanied by:

the English or French translation; andan affidavit from the person who completed the translation; anda certified copy of the original document.

Note: An affidavit is a document on which the translator has sworn, in the presence of a commissioner

authorized to administer oaths in the country in which the translator is living, that the contents of theirtranslation are a true translation and representation of the contents of the original document.Translators who are certified members in good standing of one of the provincial or territorialorganizations of translators and interpreters of Canada do not need to supply an affidavit.

Important information. Translations by family members are not acceptable.



Important information. Translations by family members are not acceptable.

Police certificates

You and your family members who are 18 years of age and older and are not permanent residents orCanadian citizens must provide:

valid police certificate, orpolice clearance, orrecord of no information.

These documents are to be provided for each country other than Canada, in which you have lived forsix (6) consecutive months or longer since reaching the age of 18.

Note: If you or your family members were under 18 years of age (16 years of age in certainjurisdictions) for the entire time you lived in a particular country, you do not need to provide a policecertificate for that country.

The certificate must have been issued no more than three (3) months prior to submitting yourapplication. If the original certificate is not in English or French, then you will need to submit both thecertificate and the original copy of the translation prepared by an accredited translator.

We will also do our own background checks to determine if there are grounds under which you and yourdependants may be inadmissible to Canada.

Please consult our website for specific and up-to-date information on how to obtain policecertificates from any country.

How to obtain police certificates

Step 1. Apply for certificates

It is your responsibility to contact the relevant authorities.

Certificates are usually issued by the police of the country concerned, but in some countries you willhave to apply to municipal, provincial, federal or other government authorities. The country's embassyor consulate in Canada may be able to give additional information.

When applying for police certificates, you should include for each person:

A completed Request for Police Certificates/Clearances and Authorization for Release ofInformation) (PDF, 59 KB) form (see Appendix A). Include photocopies for each applicant.A set of fingerprints, if required by the authority of the country. Your local police or RCMP maybe able to tell you where you can get fingerprints done. Take theFingerprint Request Letter (PDF, 56 KB) and your photo identification (passport, traveldocument, etc.) with you when you go to get fingerprints taken. You may have to pay a fee.Your complete mailing address (certificates will be sent directly to you).

Step 2. Submit the certificates

Include the police certificates with your application.

If the police authorities notify you that they will submit the certificates directly to us, include

this notice with your application.All police certificates must be originals; photocopies are not acceptable.If your certificates are in a language other than English or French, attach an original translationprepared by an accredited translator.

What if I cannot get the police certificates?



What if I cannot get the police certificates?

If you cannot get police certificates from any of the countries where you have lived, you must provide awritten explanation with your application and an original letter from the police authority confirming thatthey will not issue a certificate.

Convictions / offences outside Canada

If you were convicted of or committed a criminal offence outside Canada, you may overcome thiscriminal inadmissibility

by applying for rehabilitation, oryou may be deemed to have been rehabilitated if at least ten years have passed since youcompleted the sentence imposed upon you, or since you committed the offence, if the offence isone that would, in Canada, be an indictable offence punishable by a maximum term ofimprisonment of less than ten years.

If the offence is one that would, in Canada, be prosecuted summarily, and if you were convicted for two(2) or more such offences, the period for rehabilitation is at least five (5) years after the sentencesimposed were served or are to be served.

Convictions/offences in Canada

If you have a criminal conviction in Canada, you must seek a record suspension (formerly a pardon) fromthe Parole Board of Canada (PBC) before you will be admissible to Canada.

Note. Do not complete the forms in this guide until you have received your recordsuspension. You can request a Record Suspension Application Guide or additional information from:

Parole Board of CanadaClemency and Record Suspension Division410 Laurier Avenue WestOttawa, OntarioK1A 0R1Telephone: 1-800-874-2652 (Callers in Canada and the United States only)Fax: 1-613-941-4981Email: [email protected]: http://pbc-clcc.gc.ca/index-eng.shtml(The instructional guide and application forms can be downloaded from the website)

In order to be considered for a record suspension under the Criminal Records Act, a specified period oftime must pass after the end of the sentence imposed. The sentence may have been payment of a fine,period of probation, or imprisonment.

Note: Once you have a copy of the record suspension, send a photocopy to a Canadian visa office orCitizenship and Immigration Centre. If you are travelling to Canada carry a copy of the recordsuspension with you.

If you have had two (2) or more summary convictions in Canada, you may no longer be inadmissible if:

at least five (5) years have passed since all sentences imposed were served or to be served,you have had no other convictions.

Important information. See Eligibility for Rehabilitation for a summary of the type of offences andlength of rehabilitation periods.

Medical requirements



To become permanent residents, you and all your dependent children must complete a medicalexamination.

If your dependent child is a minor of whom you have joint or sole custody, that child is considered adependant. The child will have to undergo a medical examination even if he lives with the other parentand will not be joining you in Canada.

Important information. Family members who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents do notneed to pass a medical examination.

Note: If you had already completed an immigration medical examination, you must provide proof.Depending on how long ago the examination was completed, you may have to do it again. CIC willadvise you if a new medical examination is required.

Medical instructions

You may either:

undergo an upfront medical examination by contacting a Panel Physician orwait until your application is reviewed and medical instructions are provided to you by theimmigration office.

Get the instructions to complete the medical examination.

Note: When medical results are submitted up-front, routine cases benefit from faster processingsince we do not have to request them at a later date. If you choose to have an upfront medicalexam, you must submit proof that you completed the medical examination with your application.Failure to do so may result in processing delays.

Medical insurance

You may be able to receive medical insurance while your application is being processed. Contact yourprovincial or territorial health department to find out if you are eligible.

Step 2. Complete the application

Completing the forms

Follow the stepbystep instructions below to fill out the application form.

Filling out the application

The following forms must be filled out and submitted by all applicants:

Application to Sponsor, Sponsorship Agreement and Undertaking (IMM 1344) (PDF,356 KB)Sponsorship Evaluation (IMM 5481) (PDF, 50 KB)Generic Application Form for Canada (IMM 0008) (PDF, 536 KB)Additional Dependants/Declaration (IMM 0008DEP) (PDF, 472 KB)

Additional Family Information [IMM 5406] (PDF, 88 KB)Schedule A Background/Declaration (IMM 5669) (PDF, 286 KB)Spouse/Common-law Partner Questionnaire (IMM 5285) (PDF, 112 KB)Use of a Representative (IMM 5476), if applicable. (PDF, 38 KB)Document checklist (IMM 5443) (PDF, 70 KB)Receipt (IMM 5401)




Important information. It is a serious offence to give false or misleading information on these forms.The information you provide on your application is subject to verification.

Be complete and accurate

Complete all sections. If a section does not apply to you, write Not Applicable orNA. If your application is incomplete it may be returned to you and this will delaythe processing of your application.

If you need more space for any section, print out an additional page containing the appropriatesection, complete it and submit it along with your application.

Completing the forms

*Dependent children aged 18 and over living outside Canada do not have to complete this form. Thevisa office will send them instructions.

Application to Sponsor, Sponsorship Agreement and Undertaking (IMM 1344)

Must be completed by the sponsor and his or her spouse or common-law partner.

Sponsorship Evaluation (IMM 5481)

Must be completed by the sponsor.

Sponsors living in Quebec do not need to complete this form (see: Sponsors living in Quebec).

Generic Application Form for Canada (IMM 0008)

Must be completed by the sponsors spouse or commonlaw partner and his or her dependants aged 18and over who are in Canada*

Additional Dependants/Declaration (IMM 0008DEP) if applicable.

If you have more than five (5) family members, you must complete the AdditionalDependants/Declaration (IMM 0008DEP) form for each additional family member in order to includeeveryone in your application.

Additional Family Information (IMM 5406)


Schedule A Background/Declaration (IMM 5669)


Spouse/CommonLaw Partner Questionnaire (IMM 5285)

Must be completed by the sponsors spouse or commonlaw partner and his or her dependants

Use of a Representative (IMM 5476)

Must be completed by the sponsor and his or her spouse or commonlaw partner, if they choose to usea representative

Document Checklist (IMM 5443)



Note

Document Checklist (IMM 5443)

Must be completed by the sponsor and his or her spouse or commonlaw partner

Sponsors living in Quebec

An agreement reached between the federal and Quebec governments gives the province responsibilityfor managing sponsorship undertakings agreed to in Quebec. This responsibility lies with the Ministre delImmigration et des Communauts culturelles (MICC).

If you live in Quebec, you must first send your application to the Case Processing Centre in Vegreville(CPC-V), If your sponsorship application is approved, then CPC-V will send you a letter with instructionsto download MICCs undertaking kit, then to complete and submit it to the MICC. You must attach acopy of CPC-Vs letter to the undertaking application that you submit to the MICC.

If you are sponsoring your spouse or common-law partner, you do not need to demonstrate yourfinancial ability to comply with the sponsorship undertaking, unless your spouse's or common-lawpartner's dependent child has dependent children of his or her own.

The MICC will examine your sponsorship application and will tell you whether your undertaking has beenaccepted or refused. The MICC may refuse your sponsorship application if:

you failed to fulfill the obligations of a previous undertaking because the person you sponsoredreceived social assistance and you have not reimbursed the Quebec government;during the five years before you submitted your sponsorship application, you failed to meet yourobligations to pay support to your children or former spouse(s) and a judgment order was issuedrequiring you to fulfill your alimony obligations, but you have not yet reimbursed the amountsdue;you failed to comply with any other requirements imposed by the Quebec authorities or with anyfederal regulatory requirements, particularly if you receive social assistance and are not exemptfrom that condition.

A decision on your application will not be made until our office receives the decision of the MICCconcerning your undertaking application. Read and follow the instructions in this guide. However, youonly need to complete the Application to Sponsor, Sponsorship Agreement and Undertaking (IMM 1344).For more information, consult the table in Step 2 of the section Completing the forms for informationconcerning Quebec residents.

For more information on Quebecs requirements, go to the MICCs Web site at www.immigration-quebec.gouv.qc.ca/en/index.html and click on Sponsors and Sponsored Persons, or call the generalinformation line at 514-864-9191 or 1-877-864-9191.

Application to Sponsor, Sponsorship Agreement and Undertaking (IMM 1344)

Who must fill out this application form?

This form must be completed by:

the sponsor,the co-signer, if applicable

the principal applicant.

Completing the form

You must answer all the questions on this application form unless indicatedotherwise.



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1. Download and fill out the application form on a computer.

You also have the option of saving your form and completing it later.

2. Once the application is completed, click on the Validate button located at the top or bottom of theform.

A barcode page like the one below will be generated:

Note: This barcode page will not appear if you fill out your application by hand.

3. Print all pages of your application form.

4. Sign and date in the spaces provided.

5. Place the barcode page on top of your application (forms and supporting documents) when you willsubmit it.

Part 1: Application to Sponsor and Undertaking

Check one box to indicate how you wish to proceed if you do not meet thesponsorship requirements.

If you check the box to withdraw your sponsorship application thenthe sponsorship application will not be processed. All fees will berefunded, except for the $75 sponsorship fee.

If you check the box to proceed with the application for permanentresidence then

the sponsorship application will be refused. None of the fees willbe refunded.

Note: Check proceed with the application for permanent residence ifyou submit an undertaking of assistance to support the permanentresidence application of a family member or close relative onHumanitarian and compassionate considerations.

Would you like to receive your correspondence in French or English?

Check one box to indicate if you have a co-signer or not.

Only your spouse or common-law partner can co-sign this application.

Note: If you are sponsoring your spouse or common-law partner, youcannot have a co-signer.

Write the following details about the principal applicant you are sponsoring:

Family name(s) (surname)



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Family name(s) (surname)Given name(s) (first, second or more)

Note: If you are sponsoring a child to be adopted in Canada who is not yetidentified, write:

your Family name(s) andChild in the given name field or leave it blank.

Indicate the principal applicants date of birth. If the complete date of birth isunknown, use * (star sign/asterisk) to fill in the spaces for the year, month orday, where applicable.

a. Indicate the nature of your relationship to the principal applicant:

SpouseCommon-law partnerConjugal partnerChildGrandchildParentAdoptive parentOther

b. If you chose Other, provide details (i.e., brother, sister, uncle, aunt,nephew, etc.).

c. If you are a conjugal partner, provide the date you entered into thatconjugal relationship.

Sponsor Personal Details

Full name

Indicate your family name(s) (surname) exactly as it appears on yourpassport or travel document (even if the name is misspelled). Do not use initials.

Note: If you do not have a family name on your passport or traveldocument, enter all your given name(s) here and leave the given namefield blank.

Write all of your given name(s) (first, second, or more) exactly as it appearson your passport or travel document (even if the name is misspelled). Do notuse initials.

Note: If you do not have a given name on your passport or traveldocument, leave this field blank.

Nickname/Alias

Check the box to indicate if you ever used any other name. This could includeyour birth name, maiden name, married name, nickname, etc.

If you checked Yes, indicate any other family name(s) that you have everused.

If you checked Yes, indicate any other given name(s) (first, second, ormore) that you have ever used.

Indicate your sex.

Indicate your date of birth. If your complete date of birth is unknown, use *



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Common-Law:

Divorced:

LegallySeparated:

Married:

Single:

Widowed:

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Indicate your date of birth. If your complete date of birth is unknown, use *(star sign/asterisk) to fill in the spaces for the year, month or day, whereapplicable.

Indicate your city or town of birth.

Indicate your country of birth.

Indicate your status in Canada:

Canadian citizen by birthCanadian citizen by descent (citizenship through a parent)Naturalized Canadian citizen (after immigrating to Canada)Permanent resident

If you are a permanent resident or a naturalized Canadian citizen (i.e., you cameto Canada as a permanent resident and were later granted Canadiancitizenship), provide:

a. The date on which you obtained this status (whichever is more recent)b. Your UCI (Unique Client Identifier)/Client ID number)c. Check the box to indicate if your actual full name is the same as when

you became a permanent resident. If you checked No, provide your fullname (family name(s) and given(s) name(s)) at the time you becamepermanent resident.

a. Indicate your current marital status:

This is a marriage that is legally declaredinvalid. An annulment can also be a declarationby the Catholic Church that the marital uniondid not have a binding force.

This means that you have lived continuouslywith your partner in a marital-type relationshipfor a minimum of one year.

This means that you are officially separatedand have legally ended your marriage.

This means that you are married, but no longerliving with your spouse.

This means that you and your spouse have hada ceremony that legally binds you to eachother. Your marriage must be legally recognizedin the country where it was performed and inCanada.

This means that you have never been marriedand are not in a common-law relationship.

This means that your spouse has died and thatyou have not re-married or entered into acommon-law relationship.

b. Enter the date (year, month, day) you were married or you entered intoyour current common-law relationship.

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c. Write the family name(s) and given name(s) of your current spouse orcommon-law partner.

Check the box to indicate whether you have previously been married or in acommon-law relationship. If you checked Yes, provide:

Family name(s)Given name(s)Type of relationship:

Common-law orMarried

Dates (From To) for which you were in the relationship with yourprevious spouse/common-law partner.

Sponsor Contact Information

Indicate your current mailing address (where information should be mailed):

Post Office Box (P.O. Box) number, if applicable. If you do not indicatepost office box, the Street number must be providedApartment (Apt.) or Unit, if applicableStreet number (No), if applicable. This must be provided if you did notindicate in a P.O. BoxStreet name, if applicableCity or TownFrom the list, select the Country of your current mailing addressProvince or StatePostal code/zip codeDistrict, if applicable

Note: All correspondence will go to this address unless you indicate youre-mail address.

If you wish to have a representative who can conduct business on your behalf,you must provide their address in this section and on the Use of aRepresentative (IMM 5476) form.

For more information read the Use of Representative section in this guide.

Check the box to indicate whether your residential address (where you live) isthe same as your mailing address. If No, indicate the following information:

Apartment (Apt.) or Unit, if applicableStreet Number (No.)Street NameCity or TownCountryProvince or State

Postal Code/zip codeDistrict, if applicable

Check the appropriate box to indicate if the telephone number is fromCanada/the United States (US) or Other (any other country).

Indicate the type of telephone:

Residence (home)Cellular (cell/mobile)



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Write your telephone number including the country code, area/regional codes,etc.

If you have an extension number, write it after your phone number under Ext.

Check the appropriate box to indicate if your additional telephone number is fromCanada/the United States or Other (any other country).


Residence (home)Cellular (cell/mobile)Business (work)



Check the appropriate box to indicate if the facsimile (fax) number is fromCanada and United States or Other (any other country).

If applicable, write your facsimile (fax) number, including country code,area/regional codes, etc.

If applicable, write your e-mail address using a format similar to the following:[email protected]

Note: By indicating your e-mail address, you are hereby authorizingCitizenship and Immigration Canada to transmit all correspondence,including your file and personal information to this specific e-mail address.

Sponsor Residency Declaration

This section is to be completed only if you are a Canadian citizen living exclusivelyoutside of Canada and sponsoring a spouse, a common-law or conjugal partner,and/or dependent children who have no children of their own.

You must check the appropriate box to confirm where (Canadian province, territory or the province ofQuebec) you intend to live should your spouse, common-law or conjugal partner and (or) dependentchildren become permanent residents.

Sponsor Eligibility Assessment

Check Yes or No in the appropriate boxes.

Note: Sponsors residing in Quebec (or who intend to) do not need toanswer questions 8, 9, 10 and 15.

If you answer No to questions 1 to 3You are not eligible to be a sponsor. You should not submit anapplication.

If you answer No to question 4, but are a Canadian citizen livingexclusively outside Canada

You may submit a sponsorship for your spouse, common-lawpartner or conjugal partner and children who have no children oftheir own.



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their own.You must, however, come to Canada to reside with thesponsored person. If this is your situation, complete the sectionResidency Declaration.

If you answer Yes to any question between 5 and 15You are not eligible to be a sponsor. You should not submit anapplication.

If you answer Yes to questions 13, 16, 17 or 18provide the details including date and place, andread the section Suspension of processing for situations whereprocessing may be suspended.

Co-Signer Personal Details

The questions under Co-signer Personal Details are the same as in SponsorPersonal Details, except for question 8.

Follow the previous instructions to answer the questions for the co-signer.

Note: Remember that all questions in this section are about the co-signer.

Co-Signer Contact Information






Check the appropriate box to indicate if your additional telephone number is fromCanada/the United States or Other (any other country).





Check the appropriate box to indicate if the facsimile (fax) number is fromCanada and United States or Other (any other country).If applicable, write your facsimile (fax) number, including country code,area/regional codes, etc.

If applicable, write your e-mail address using a format similar to the following:[email protected]

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Note: By indicating your e-mail address, you are hereby authorizingCitizenship and Immigration Canada to transmit all correspondence,including your file and personal information to this specific e-mail address.

Co-Signer Residency Declaration

This section is to be completed only if you are a Canadian citizen living exclusivelyoutside of Canada and sponsoring dependent children who have no children oftheir own.

You must check the appropriate box to confirm where (Canadian province, territory or the province ofQuebec) you intend to live should your dependent children become permanent residents.

Co-Signer Eligbility Assessment

Check Yes or No in the appropriate boxes.

Note: Co-signers residing in Quebec (or who intend to) do not need toanswer questions 5, 6, 7 and 12.

If you answer No to questions 1 or 2Then you are not eligible to be a sponsor. You should not submitan application.

If you answer No to question 3, but are a Canadian citizen livingexclusively outside Canada

Then you may submit a sponsorship for your spouse, common-lawpartner or conjugal partner and children who have no children oftheir own.You must, however, come to Canada to reside with thesponsored person. If this is your situation, complete the sectionResidency Declaration.

If you answer Yes to any question between 4 and 12Then you are not eligible to be a co-signer. You should not co-sign this application.

If you answer Yes to any questions between 13 and 15Then provide the details including date and place, andThen read the section Suspension of processing for situationswhere processing may be suspended.

Undertaking by Sponsor and Co-Signer, if applicable

This section outlines what your role and responsibilities will be by submitting thisapplication.

Part 2: Sponsorship Agreement

Obligations of the Sponsor and, if applicable, the Co-Signer; and Obligations of thePerson to be Sponsored

All parties (sponsor, co-signer and person to be sponsored) must read the obligations carefully.

Declaration

Read the declaration statement carefully before signing.



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By signing, you certify that you fully understand the questions asked, and thatthe information you have provided is complete, accurate and factual.

You understand that any false or misleading statement may be grounds for prosecution and the removalof the person you are sponsoring and his or her family members from Canada.

By signing this form, you also declare that you will provide immediately any change of address and orany other information changed on the application by calling the Call Centre or notifying us in writing

Signatures

In this section, the sponsor must sign and date the application form or it will bereturned.

The spouse or common-law partner (if co-signer), must also sign and date the application or it will bereturned.

The sponsored person (principal applicant), must also sign and date the application or it will bereturned.

Sponsorship Evaluation IMM 5481

Who completes this form?

The sponsor completes this form.

The Sponsorship Evaluation will help us assess your past and current obligations with respect toprevious sponsorship undertakings that you have signed or cosigned. This form, and the supportingdocuments you will be sending with your application, will help us determine whether you meet theresidency requirement and whether you have the ability to support the applicant.

Quebec residents do not need to complete this form.

Write your full name, including family name, maiden name (if applicable), and allgiven names.

Check the box that best describes your current situation:

UnemployedEmployed (i.e. you are working for an employer and are paid a salary,wages or a commission for your services)Selfemployed (i.e. you have your own business, practise a trade orprofession and conduct activities for profit)

Write your net personal income for the 12 months preceding the date of yourapplication. Also write the dates of that 12month period.

You are included in the count by default. Go to section 5.

Details of current and previous undertakings. Write the number of persons included in undertakings in effect and not yet ineffect. If you have signed undertakings in the past, you must provide somedetails about them. Follow the instructions on the form and be specific.

Write the number of persons for whom you are financially responsible but whoare not listed in sections 5A and 5B, if applicable.



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are not listed in sections 5A and 5B, if applicable.

Add the number of persons listed in sections 4, 5 and 6. Write the total in thebox provided.

Generic Application Form for Canada (IMM 0008)



You, the principal applicant.

Completing the form

You must answer all questions on this application form unless indicated otherwise.

Download and fill out the application form on a computer.

You also have the option of saving your form and completing it later.

Note: Completing the form electronically is easier and reduces the risk of errors that can slow down theapplication process.

In order to help you fill out the application form, read and follow the steps below.

Application Details

From the list, select the Program under which you are applying:

FamilyEconomicRefugeeOther

From the list, select the Category under which you are applying:

If you chose Family in question 1, select one of the following:SpouseCommon-law partnerConjugal partnerDependent child/adopted childChild to be adopted in CanadaParents/grandparentsOrphaned sibling/nephew/niece/grandchildOther relative

If you chose Economic in question 1, select one of the following:Skilled workerSkilled tradesInvestorEntrepreneurSelf-employedProvincial nomineeCanadian experience classQuebec selected skilled workerQuebec selected entrepreneurQuebec selected self employedQuebec selected investor



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Quebec selected investorLive-in Caregiver Program (LCP)Startup Business

If you chose Refugee in question 1, select one of the following:In Canada Refugee ClaimIn Canada Protected PersonOutside Canada Refugee

If you chose Other in question 1, select one of the following:In Canada Humanitarian & Compassionate ConsiderationsPermit Holder Class

Indicate the total number of family members included in your application. Thisincludes yourself and any family members, regardless of whether they intendto accompany you to Canada or not.

For refugee claimants in Canada only: Indicate the total number of familymembers included in your application for refugee protection who are with you inCanada.

Immigration Office requested for the processing of your application

Indicate the name of the Immigration Office which serves:

your country of nationality, orthe country in which you are residing, provided that you have beenlawfully admitted to that country for at least one (1) year.

Note: Do not select the Centralized Intake Office (CIO) as the immigration officerequested to process your application. Although you may be required to submityour application to the CIO, you must indicate the name of an appropriate visaoffice using the criteria above.

Note:If you are applying for refugee protection from within Canada or beingsponsored from within Canada, this question does not apply to you. Go toQuestion 5.

Language preference

From the list, select your preferred language for:

a. correspondenceb. interview (if you select English or French, an interpreter will not be

required), and Note: If your native language does not appear in this list, select other.

c. interpreter requested (necessary if English or French is not selected forthe interview).

Where do you intend to live in Canada?

From the list select the:

a. Province/Territoryb. City/Town

Have you received your Certificat de Slection du Qubec (CSQ)?

a. Check the corresponding boxb. If you checked Yes, please indicate the CSQ numberc. If you checked No, indicate the date when you applied for your CSQ



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Note: If you are applying for refugee protection, check no for Question 7a andleave 7c blank.

Principal Applicant's Personal Details

The following questions must be answered by the Principal Applicant.

Indicate your full family name (surname or last name) as it appears on yourpassport, travel or identity document.

Note: If you are a parent of a child to be adopted in Canada who is not yetidentified, indicate your family name(s).

Indicate all of your given name(s) (first, second or more) as they appear onyour passport, travel or identity document. Do not use initials.

Note: If you are a parent of a child to be adopted in Canada who is not yetidentified, indicate Child or leave the given name field blank.

Nickname/Alias

Check the box to indicate if you have ever used any other name than thoseindicated in question one. This could be your birth name, maiden name, marriedname, nickname, etc. If Yes, provide your nickname/alias by indicating it inthe family name and given name(s) fields.

Indicate your Unique Client Identifier number (UCI) or Client Identificationnumber (Client ID), if known (8-digit number). Otherwise, leave it blank. If this isyour first application with CIC you will not have a UCI or a Client ID.

From the list, select your sex (male, female or unknown).

Note: If you are a parent of a child to be adopted in Canada who is not yetidentified, select Unknown.

Indicate your height in either centimetres or feet and inches.

From the list, select your eye color.

Note: If you are a parent of a child to be adopted in Canada who is not yetidentified, select Other.

Indicate your complete date of birth.

Note: If you do not know your complete date of birth, please use a * (starsign/asterisk) to fill in the spaces for the unknown year, month or day.

Indicate your place of birth, including the city or town,

From the list, select your country of birth.

Note: If you are a parent of a child to be adopted in Canada who is not yetidentified, indicate Unknown. for the city or town and select the countrywhere you intend to adopt a child.

Citizenship(s)

1. From the list, select your country of citizenship.2. If you are a citizen of more than one country, select your other country

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Note: If you are a parent of a child to be adopted in Canada who is not yetidentified, select the country where you intend to adopt a child.

Current country of residence

From the list, select the appropriate information to indicate:

The name of your current country of residence. Your country ofresidence is the country in which you are residing, provided that youhave been lawfully admitted to that country.

For refugee claimants in Canada only: select Canada whether you havebeen lawfully admitted or not.

Your immigration status in that country (indicate one of the following):CitizenPermanent residentVisitorWorkerStudentOtherProtected PersonRefugee ClaimantForeign National

Other: This section must be completed if you selected "Other" as astatus.The dates (From To) you have been living in your current country ofresidence.

For out-of-status applicants:

Under Status select Other;Under Other type in Out of status, requires restoration;Leave the From and To boxes blank.

Note: If you are a parent of a child to be adopted in Canada who is not yetidentified, select the country where you intend to adopt a child and Citizen asthe immigration status in that country.

Enter the date of your last entry to Canada, if applicable.

Indicate the place you last entered Canada (example: Toronto airport, Lacolleborder crossing, seaport Yarmouth, etc.).

Previous countries of residence

Check the box to indicate whether you have lived in any country other thanyour country of citizenship or your current country of residence for more thansix (6) months in the past five (5) years.

If you checked "Yes", from the list select the appropriate information to indicatethe following:

The name of the country you lived inYour immigration status for the time you were in that country:

CitizenPermanent residentVisitorWorkerStudent



AnnulledMarriage:

Common-Law:

Divorced:

LegallySeparated:

Married:

Single:

Widowed:

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StudentOtherProtected PersonRefugee ClaimantForeign National

Other: This section must be completed if you selected Other as astatusThe dates (From To) you were living in that country.

a. From the list, choose your current marital status:

This is a marriage that is legally declared as notvalid. An annulment can also be a declarationby the Catholic Church that the marriage uniondid not have a binding force.

This means that you have lived continuouslywith your partner in a marital-type relationshipfor a minimum of one (1) year.

This means that you are officially separatedand have legally ended your marriage.

This means that you are married, but no longerliving with your spouse.

This means that you and your spouse have hada ceremony that legally binds you to eachother. Your marriage must be legally recognizedin the country where it was performed and inCanada.

This means that you have never been marriedand are not in a common-law relationship.

This means that your spouse has died and thatyou have not re-married or entered into acommon-law relationship.

b. Enter the date (year, month and day) you were married or you enteredinto your current common-law relationship.

c. Indicate the family name(s) and given name(s) of your current spouse orcommon-law partner.

Note: If you are a parent of a child to be adopted in Canada who is not yetidentified, select Single.

Check the box to indicate whether you have previously been married or in acommon-law relationship. If you checked "Yes", provide the following details foryour previous spouse/common-law partner:



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Contact Information

Indicate your current mailing address (where information should be mailed) bytyping the following information:

Post Office Box (P.O. Box) number, if applicable. If you do not indicatepost office box, the Street number must be providedApartment (Apt.) or Unit, if applicableStreet number (No.), if applicable. It is the number on your house orapartment building. This must be provided if you did not type in a P.O.BoxStreet name, if applicableCity or TownFrom the list, select the Country of your current mailing addressProvince or StatePostal code/zip codeDistrict, if applicable

Note: All correspondence will go to this address unless you indicate your e-mailaddress.

If you wish to have a representative who can conduct business on your behalf,you must provide their address in this section and on the Use of aRepresentative (IMM 5476) form.

For more information read the Use of a Representative section in this guide.

Check the box to indicate whether your residential address (where you live) isthe same as your mailing address. If "No", indicate the following information:

Apartment (Apt.) or Unit, if applicableStreet Number (No.). It is the number on your house or apartmentbuilding.Street NameCity or TownCountryProvince or StatePostal Code/zip codeDistrict, if applicable


From the list, select the type of telephone:


Indicate your telephone number including the country code, area/regional codes,etc.

If you have an extension number, indicate it after your phone number under"Ext."

Check the appropriate box to indicate if your alternate telephone number is fromCanada/the United States or Other (any other country).



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From the list, select the type of telephone:


Indicate your telephone number including the country code, area/regional codes,etc.

If you have an extension number, indicate it after your phone number under"Ext."

Check the appropriate box to indicate if the facsimile (fax) number is fromCanada or the United States or Other (any other country).

If applicable, indicate your facsimile (fax) number, including country code,area/regional codes, etc.

If applicable, indicate your e-mail address using a format similar to the following:[email protected]

Note: By indicating your e-mail address, you are hereby authorizing CIC totransmit your file and personal information to this specific e-mail.

Passport

Check the appropriate box to indicate if you have a valid passport or traveldocument.

If you checked "Yes", provide your passport or travel document number. Makesure there is no space between each number or letter.

From the list, select the country that issued your passport or travel document.

Enter the date your passport or travel document was issued.

Enter the expiry date of your passport or travel document.

National Identity Document

Check the appropriate box to indicate if you have a valid identity document.

If you checked "Yes", provide your identity document number. Make sure thereis no space between each number or letter.

From the list, select the name of the country that issued your identitydocument.

Enter the issue date of your identity document.

Enter the expiry date of your identity document.

Education/Occupation Detail

From the list, select your highest level of education.

Type of education



None No education.

Secondary or less High school diploma obtained after elementaryschool and before college, university, or otherformal training.

Trade/Apprenticeshipcertificate/Diploma

Diploma completed in a specific trade, such ascarpentry or auto mechanics.

Non-universitycertificate/Diploma

Training in a profession that requires formal educationbut not at the university level (for example, dentaltechnician or engineering technician).

Post-secondary -No degree

Post-secondary studies at a college or university butno degree earned.

Bachelorsdegree

Academic degree awarded by a college or universityto those who completed an undergraduatecurriculum; also called a baccalaureate. Examplesinclude a Bachelor of Arts, Science or Education.

Post Graduate No degree

Post Graduate studies at a college or university butno degree earned (Master or PhD).

Masters degree Academic degree awarded by a graduate school of acollege or university. You must have completed aBachelors degree before a Masters degree can beearned.

Doctorate - PhD Highest university degree, usually based on at leastthree (3) years of graduate studies and a thesis.Normally, you must have completed a Masters degreebefore a PhD can be earned.

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Indicate the total number of years of formal education that you havecompleted, including elementary and secondary school.

Indicate your current occupation.

Note: If you are a parent of a child to be adopted in Canada who is not yetidentified, indicate Unknown.

Indicate your intended occupation in Canada.

Note: If you are a parent of a child to be adopted in Canada who is not yetidentified, indicate Unknown.

Language Detail

a. From the list, select your first (native) language. This is the languagethat you learned at home during your childhood and which you stillunderstand.

Note: If your native language does not appear in this list, selectOther.

b. If your native language is not English or French, select from the listwhich one you would most likely use:

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Note: This question is not used for selection purposes. One of Canadasobjectives with respect to immigration is to support and assist the developmentof minority language communities in Canada.

Note: If you are a parent of a child to be adopted in Canada who is not yetidentified, select the native language of the country where you intend to adopta child.

From the list, select whether you are able to communicate in English and/orFrench:

EnglishFrenchBothNeither

Dependant(s)

You, the principal applicant must answer each question on behalf of each of your dependant(s).

Note: Remember that all questions in this section are about your dependant.

You can add up to five (5) dependants in this form.

To add a new dependant to the application, click the Add Dependant button, located at the bottom ofthe page.

To remove a dependant from the application, click the Remove Dependant button.

If you have more than five (5) family members, you must complete the AdditionalDependants/Declaration (IMM 0008DEP) (PDF, 472 KB) form for each additional family member inorder to include everyone in your application.

Important

You must list all family members in your application for permanent residence,whether they are accompanying you to Canada or not. You must also providedetails on family members whose location is unknown (including those missing orpresumed dead). If you dont, you will not be able to sponsor family members at a later date if they arenot listed on your application.

Dependant's Personal Details

Questions 1 to 9 are identical to the questions you answered for yourself. Referto the previous instructions to help you answer the questions for yourdependant(s).

a. From the list, select your dependants relationship to you, the principalapplicant:

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Type A The dependant is under the age of 22 and is single (notmarried and not in a common-law relationship).

Type B The dependant has been continuously enrolled in and inattendance as a fulltime student at a post-secondaryinstitution accredited by the relevant government authorityand has depended substantially on the financial support of aparent either:

since before the age of 22, orsince marrying or entering into a common-lawrelationship (if it happened before the age of 22).

Type C The dependant is 22 years of age or older, has dependedsubstantially on the financial support of a parent since beforethe age of 22, and is unable to provide for himself or herselfbecause of a medical condition.

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b. Complete if you chose Other

a. Check the box to indicate whether or not, your dependant willaccompany you to Canada.

b. If you answered No, provide the reason why your dependant is non-accompanying.

From the list, select the type of dependant:

Current country of residence

From the list, select the appropriate information to indicate:

The name of your dependants current country of residence. The countryof residence is the country in which they are residing, provided theyhave been lawfully admitted to that country.

For refugee claimants in Canada only: select Canada whether yourdependant has been lawfully admitted or not.

Your dependants immigration status in that country (indicate one of thefollowing):

CitizenPermanent residentVisitorWorkerStudentOtherProtected PersonRefugee ClaimantForeign National

Other: This section must be completed if you selected "Other" as astatus.The dates (From To) your dependant has been living in their currentcountry of residence.




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Under Status select Other;Under Other type in Out of status, requires restoration;Leave the From and To boxes blank.

Enter the date of your dependants last entry to Canada.

Indicate the place they last entered Canada (example: Toronto airport, Lacolleborder crossing, seaport Yarmouth, etc.).

Previous countries of residence

Check the box to indicate whether your dependant has lived in any countryother than their country of citizenship or their current country of residence formore than six (6) months in the past five (5) years.

If you checked Yes, select the appropriate information from the list toindicate the following:

The name of the country your dependant lived inYour dependants immigration status for the time they were in thatcountry:

CitizenPermanent residentVisitorWorkerStudentOtherProtected PersonRefugee ClaimantForeign National

Other: This section must be completed if you selected Other as astatusThe dates (From To) your dependant was living in that country.

a. From the list, choose your dependants current marital status:

Annulled MarriageCommon-LawDivorcedLegally SeparatedMarriedSingle

Widowed

b. Enter the date (year, month and day) your dependant was married orentered into their current common-law relationship.

c. Indicate the family name(s) and given name(s) of your dependantscurrent spouse or common-law partner.

Check the box to indicate whether your dependant has previously been marriedor in a common-law relationship. If you checked "Yes", provide the followingdetails for your dependants previous spouse/common-law partner:





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Dates (From To) for which your dependant was in the relationship withtheir previous spouse/common-law partner.

Passport

Check the appropriate box to indicate if your dependant has a valid passport ortravel document.

If you checked Yes, provide their passport or travel document number. Makesure there is no space between each number or letter.

From the list, select the name of the country that issued their passport or traveldocument.

Enter the issue date of their passport or travel document.

Enter the expiry date of their passport or travel document.

National Identity Document

Check the appropriate box to indicate if your dependant has a valid identitydocument.

If you checked Yes, provide their identity document number. Make sure thereis no space between each number or letter.

From the list, select the name of the country that issued their identitydocument.

Enter the issue date of their identity document.

Enter the expiry date of their identity document.

Education/Occupation Detail

From the list, select your dependants highest level of education.

For definitions, refer to the type of education table.

Indicate the total number of years of formal education that they completed,including elementary and secondary school.

Indicate their current occupation.

Indicate their intended occupation in Canada.

Language Detail

a. From the list, select your dependants first (native) language. This is thelanguage that they learned at home during their childhood and whichthey still understand.

Note: If the native language does not appear in this list, select Other.

b. If your dependants native language is not English or French, select fromthe list which one they would most likely use:

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EnglishFrenchNeither

Note: This question is not used for selection purposes. One of Canadasobjectives with respect to immigration is to support and assist the developmentof minority language communities in Canada.

From the list, select whether they are able to communicate in English and/orFrench:

EnglishFrenchBothNeither

Consent and Declaration of Applicant

Refer to the following table in order to complete your form properly.

1. Once the application is completed, click on the "Validate" button located at the top or bottomof the form. This will generate a barcode* page or pages.

*See image below:

Note: This barcode page will not appear if you fill out your application by hand.

2. Print all pages of your application form.

3. Read all of the statements in all sections carefully and:

a. Write your name in the space provided.b. Check the appropriate box to indicate if you agree that the

information contained in this application related to your intendedoccupation, education and work experience may be shared with

prospective employers in order to assist them in hiring workers.c. Sign and date in the spaces provided.

By signing, you certify that you fully understand the questions asked, and that the informationyou have provided is complete, truthful, and correct. If you do not sign and date, the applicationwill be returned to you.

4. Place the barcode page(s) on the top of your application (forms and supporting documents)when you submit it.

Additional Dependants/Declaration Form (IMM 0008DEP)



You, the principal applicant, on behalf of each of your dependants not included in the Generic



You, the principal applicant, on behalf of each of your dependants not included in the GenericApplication Form for Canada (IMM 0008).

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