Professional Documents
Culture Documents
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Table of Contents
Overview
Before You Apply
Step 1. Gather Documents
Step 2. Complete the Application
Step 3. Pay the Fees
Step 4. Mail the Application
What Happens Next
Need Help?
Appendix A Photo Specifications
This is not a legal document. For legal information, refer to the Immigration and Refugee
Protection Act 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 has:
an instruction guide, and
the forms you need to fill out.
The instruction guide:
has information you must know before you submit your application and
explains how to fill out the forms and gather your supporting documents.
Read the instruction guide completely and then fill out each of the applicable forms.
The forms are designed with questions that will help the processing of your application.
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Important information that you need to know to avoid delays or other problems.
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Applications for Permanent Residence under the Quebec-Selected Skilled Workers category can
only be submitted by people who have already been selected by the province of Quebec.
This guide includes all the instructions you will need to complete your application for permanent
residence with a selection certificate (CSQ) from the province of Quebec.
If you have already been selected by Quebec and obtained a CSQ, you may continue to use
this guide and send us your application.
If you have not been selected and do not have a CSQ but would like to apply in this category,
you must apply to Quebec for a CSQ first.
Other classes
This application package is only for applicants under the Quebec Skilled Worker Class.
If you think you may qualify to apply under a different program, use the Come to Canada Tool
(http://www.cic.gc.ca/ctc-vac/cometocanada.asp) to find out which immigration stream best suits
your situation.
Check other classes (/english/immigrate/index.asp) to see if you satisfy their eligibility criteria.
Staying informed
Selection criteria, requirements and other information for applicants can sometimes change. Please
note that:
applications will be processed according to the rules and regulations in effect at the time they
are assessed. These may change at any time.
Immigration and Citizenship (/english/index.asp) contains the latest news, selection criteria
updates and applications links. Check periodically for updated information and make sure you
are aware of the requirements before you apply.
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The government of Canada provides no financial support to new immigrants. You must prove that
you have enough money unencumbered by debts or obligations to support yourself and your family
members after you arrive in Canada.
We strongly recommend that you research the cost of living in the region of Quebec where you
intend to live. Bring with you as much money as possible to make your establishment in Canada
easier.
Disclosure of funds
If you arrive in Canada with an amount greater or equal to CAN$10,000 (http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca
/publications/pub/bsf5052-eng.html), or its equivalent in a foreign currency, you must tell this to the
Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officer. These funds could be in the form of:
cash,
securities in bearer form (for example, stocks, bonds, debentures, treasury bills), or
bankers drafts, cheques, travellers cheques or money orders.
Note: Failure to disclose funds can result in fines and imprisonment.
Working in Canada
Finding employment in Canada requires planning. You should obtain as much information as
possible before you apply to immigrate. There is no guarantee that you will be able to work in your
preferred occupation.
Although credential assessment and licensing are not requirements for Quebec-selected Skilled
Workers, you need to be aware of these issues when considering immigrating to Canada.
Please consult regulated and non-regulated occupations (PDF (Portable Document
Format), 2.12 MB (Megabyte)) (/english/pdf/pub/workbook-national.pdf) for more information.
Regulated occupations
Twenty percent of people working in Canada work in occupations that are regulated to protect the
health and safety of Canadians. Examples include:
nurses
engineers
electricians
teachers
Provincial and territorial regulatory bodies are responsible for establishing entry requirements for
individual occupations; for recognizing prior credentials, training and experience; and for issuing
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Non-regulated occupations
For non-regulated occupations, there are no set requirements and there is no legal requirement to
obtain a licence. The employer will set the standards and may very well request registration with a
professional association.
Credential assessment
A credential assessment is advice on how qualifications from another country compare to Canadian
qualifications. An assessment does not guarantee that:
a regulatory body will issue you a licence to practice
your credentials will be accepted by a Canadian employer
However, a credential assessment will help you understand the Canadian educational system and
assist you with your job search.
You can have your credentials assessed by one of the provincial evaluation services. Please consult
the Foreign credentials referral office (PDF (Portable Document Format), 2.12 MB (Megabyte))
(/english/pdf/pub/workbook-national.pdf).
Family members
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Your family members include your spouse or common-law partner, your dependent children and any
children that are their dependent children.
Spouse
Proxy, telephone, fax, internet and similar forms of marriage where one or
both parties were not physically present are no longer considered as valid
spousal relationships under the Immigration and Refugee Protection
Regulations. For more information, consult Operational Bulletin 613 (/english
/resources/manuals/bulletins/2015/ob613.asp).
Common-law
partner
Dependent children Refers to the children of the applicant and those of the spouse or
common-law partner, if applicable.
They must be:
under the age of 19 and not have a spouse or common-law partner, or
19 years of age or older and unable to be financially self-sufficient
since before the age of 19 due to a physical or mental condition.
Dependent child
of a dependent
child
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Important information
If you do not provide all the requested information and documents from the checklist, your
application will be returned to you.
Translation of documents
Any document that is not in English or French must be accompanied by:
the English or French translation; and
an affidavit from the person who completed the translation; and
a certified copy of the original document.
Translations may be done by a person who is fluent in both languages (English or French and the
unofficial language). If the translation is not provided by a member in good standing of a provincial
or territorial organization of translators and interpreters in Canada, the translation must be
accompanied by an affidavit swearing to the accuracy of the translation and the language proficiency
of the translator.
The affidavit must be sworn in the presence of:
In Canada:
a notary public
a commissioner of oaths
a commissioner of taking affidavits
Authority to certify varies by province and territory. Consult your local provincial or territorial
authorities.
Outside of Canada:
a notary public
Authority to administer oaths varies by country. Consult your local authorities.
Important information: Translations must not be done by the applicants themselves nor by
members of the applicants family. Family member is defined as being a: parent, guardian,
sibling, spouse, common-law partner, grandparent, child, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew and first
cousin.
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Note: An affidavit is a document on which the translator has sworn, in the presence of a
person authorized to administer oaths in the country in which the translator is living, that the
contents of their translation 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 territorial organizations of translators and interpreters of Canada do not need to
supply an affidavit.
Police certificates
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You and your family members who are 18 years of age and older and are not permanent residents or
Canadian citizens must provide a valid police certificate for each country other than Canada, in
which you have spent six or more months since the age of 18.
Note: If you or your family members were under 18 years of age (16 years of age in certain
jurisdictions) for the entire time you lived in a particular country, you do not need to provide a
police certificate for that country.
If the original certificate is not in English or French, then you will need to submit both the certificate
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
your dependants may be inadmissible to Canada.
For specific and up-to-date information, see our guide on how to get a police certificate (/english
/information/security/police-cert/intro.asp).
Convictions/offences in Canada
If you have a criminal conviction in Canada, you must seek a record suspension (formerly a pardon)
from the 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 record
suspension.
You can request a Record Suspension Application Guide or additional information from:
Parole Board of Canada
Clemency and Record Suspension Division
410 Laurier Avenue West
Ottawa, Ontario
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K1A 0R1
Telephone: 1-800-874-2652 (Callers in Canada and the United States only)
Fax (facsimile): 1-613-941-4981
Email: suspension@pbc-clcc.gc.ca (mailto:suspension@pbc-clcc.gc.ca)
Website: http://pbc-clcc.gc.ca/index-eng.shtml (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
of time 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 or Citizenship and Immigration Centre. If you are travelling to Canada carry a copy of
the record suspension 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.
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Note
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 the application process.
In order to help you fill out the application form, read and follow the steps below.
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Application Details
Question 1
From the list, select the Program under which you are applying:
Family
Economic
Refugee
Other
Question 2
From the list, select the Category under which you are applying:
If you chose Family in question 1, select one of the following:
Spouse
Common-law partner
Conjugal partner
Dependent child/adopted child
Child to be adopted in Canada
Parents/grandparents
Orphaned sibling/nephew/niece/grandchild
Other relative
If you chose Economic in question 1, select one of the following:
Skilled worker
Skilled trades
Self-employed
Provincial nominee
Canadian experience class
Quebec selected skilled worker
Quebec selected entrepreneur
Quebec selected self employed
Quebec selected investor
Live-in Caregiver Program (LCP)
Caring for Children Class
Caring for People with High Medical Needs
Startup Business
If you chose Refugee in question 1, select one of the following:
In Canada Refugee Claim
In Canada Protected Person (for Convention Refugees or other
protected persons applying for permanent residence from within
Canada)
Outside Canada Refugee (for Convention Refugees or other
protected persons applying for permanent residence from outside
Canada)
If you chose Other in question 1, select one of the following:
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Question 4
Language preference
From the list, select your preferred language for:
a. correspondence
b. 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.
Question 6
If you intend to live in the Province of Quebec and are applying under a
Quebec immigration program, have you received your Certificat de
Slection du Qubec (CSQ)?
a. Check the corresponding box
b. If you checked Yes, please indicate the CSQ (Certificat de Slection
du Qubec) number
c. If you checked No, indicate the date when you applied for your CSQ
(Certificat de Slection du Qubec) (if you have not yet applied, please
do so before applying for permanent residence)
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Indicate your full family name (surname or last name) as it appears on your
passport, travel or identity document.
Note: If you are a parent of a child to be adopted in Canada who is
not yet identified, indicate your family name(s).
Indicate all of your given name(s) (first, second or more) as they appear on
your 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 yet identified, indicate Child or leave the given name field blank.
Question 2
Nickname/Alias
Check the box to indicate if you have ever used any other name than those
indicated in question one. This could be your birth name, maiden name,
married name, nickname, etc. If Yes, provide your nickname/alias by
indicating it in the family name and given name(s) fields.
Question 3
Question 4
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Question 5
Question 6
Question 7
Question 8
Question 9
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
of citizenship.
Note: If you are a parent of a child to be adopted in Canada who is
not yet identified, select the country where you intend to adopt a
child.
Question 10
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For refugee claimants in Canada only: select Canada whether you have
been lawfully admitted or not.
Your immigration status in that country (indicate one of the following):
Citizen
Permanent resident
Visitor
Worker
Student
Other
Protected Person
Refugee Claimant
Foreign National
Other: This section must be completed if you selected Other as a
status.
The dates (From To) you have been living in your current country of
residence.
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 yet identified, select the country where you intend to adopt a
child and Citizen as the immigration status in that country.
Question 11
Question 12
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Visitor
Worker
Student
Other
Protected Person
Refugee Claimant
Foreign National
Other: This section must be completed if you selected Other as a
status
The dates (From To) you were living in that country.
Question 13
Divorced:
Legally Separated:
Married:
Single:
Widowed:
b. Enter the date (year, month and day) you were married or you entered
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Question 14
Check the box to indicate whether you have previously been married or in a
common-law relationship. If you checked Yes, provide the following details
for your previous spouse/common-law partner:
Family name(s)
Given name(s)
Type of relationship:
Common-law or
Married
Dates (From To) for which you were in the relationship with your
previous spouse/common-law partner
Date of birth.
Contact Information
Question 1
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Check the box to indicate whether your residential address (where you live)
is the same as your mailing address. If No, indicate the following
information:
Apartment (Apt.) or Unit, if applicable
Street Number (No.). It is the number on your house or apartment
building.
Street Name
City or Town
Country
Province or State
Postal Code/zip code
District, if applicable
Question 3
Question 4
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Ext. (extension)
Question 5
Check the appropriate box to indicate if the facsimile (fax) number is from
Canada or the United States or Other (any other country).
If applicable, indicate your facsimile (fax) number, including country code,
area/regional codes, etc. (et cetera)
Question 6
Passport
Question 1
Check the appropriate box to indicate if you have a valid passport or travel
document.
Question 2
Question 3
From the list, select the country that issued your passport or travel
document.
Question 4
Question 5
Check the appropriate box to indicate if you have a valid identity document.
Question 2
If you checked Yes, provide your identity document number. Make sure
there is no space between each number or letter.
Question 3
From the list, select the name of the country that issued your identity
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document.
Question 4
Question 5
Education/Occupation Detail
Question 1
No education.
Secondary or less
Trade /
Apprenticeship
certificate /
Diploma
Non-university
certificate /
Diploma
Post-secondary
No degree
Bachelors degree
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Doctorate PhD
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Question 2
Indicate the total number of years of formal education that you have
completed, including elementary and secondary school.
Question 3
Question 4
Language Detail
Question 1
a. From the list, select your first (native) language. This is the language
that you learned at home during your childhood and which you still
understand.
Note: If your native language does not appear in this list, select
Other.
b. If your native language is not English or French, select from the list
which one you would most likely use:
English
French
Neither
Note: This question is not used for selection purposes. One of
Canadas objectives with respect to immigration is to support and
assist the development of minority language communities in Canada.
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Question 2
From the list, select whether you are able to communicate in English and/or
French:
English
French
Both
Neither
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 must
include your spouse or common-law partner, if applicable, and all of your dependent
children, and those of your spouse or common-law partner, who are not already permanent
residents or Canadian citizens.
You can add up to five (5) dependants in this form (IMM 0008) (PDF (Portable Document
Format), 495.67 KB (Kilobyte)) (/english/pdf/kits/forms/IMM0008ENU_2D.pdf).
To add a new dependant to the application, click the Add Dependant button, located at the bottom
of the 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 Additional
Dependants/Declaration (PDF (Portable Document Format), 424.19 KB (Kilobyte)) (/english/pdf/kits
/forms/IMM0008DEPENU.pdf) form for each additional family member in order to include everyone in
your application.
Important
You must list all family members in your application for permanent residence, whether they
Note
are accompanying you to Canada or not. You must also provide details on family members
whose location is unknown (including those missing or presumed dead). If you dont, you will not be
able to sponsor family members at a later date if they are not listed on your application.
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Question 10
a. From the list, select your dependants relationship to you, the principal
applicant:
Adopted Child
Child
Common-law partner
Grandchild
Other
Spouse
Step-Child
Step-Grandchild
b. Complete if you chose Other
Question 11
Question 12
Type 2
Type A
Type B
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either:
since before the age of 22, or
since marrying or entering into a common-law
relationship (if it happened before the age of
22).
Type C
Question 13
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Question 15
Question 16
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Passport
Question 1
Check the appropriate box to indicate if your dependant has a valid passport
or travel document.
Question 2
Question 3
From the list, select the name of the country that issued their passport or
travel document.
Question 4
Question 5
Check the appropriate box to indicate if your dependant has a valid identity
document.
Question 2
If you checked Yes, provide their identity document number. Make sure
there is no space between each number or letter.
Question 3
From the list, select the name of the country that issued their identity
document.
Question 4
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Education/Occupation Detail
Question 1
Question 2
Indicate the total number of years of formal education that they completed,
including elementary and secondary school.
Question 3
Question 4
Language Detail
Question 1
a. From the list, select your dependants first (native) language. This is
the language that they learned at home during their childhood and
which they still understand.
Note: If the native language does not appear in this list, select
Other.
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From the list, select whether they are able to communicate in English and/or
French:
English
French
Both
Neither
Question 3
Note: This barcode page will not appear if you fill out your application by hand.
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Indicate your full family name (surname or last name) as it appears on your
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Question 3
Question 4
Question 5
Question 6
Question 7
Education
Indicate the number of years of formal education you have which you have
completed at each of the levels indicated.
Provide the details about each secondary and post secondary educational institution
you attended, including the:
period of time that you attended the institution,
name of the institution,
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Provide the details of your personal history since the age of 18, or the past 10
years, whichever is most recent.
Start with the most recent information. Under Activity, write your occupation or job
title if you were working. If you were not working, provide information on what you
were doing (for example: unemployed, studying, travelling, retired, in detention, etc.).
If you were outside your country of nationality, indicate your status in that country.
Note: Please ensure that you do not leave any gaps in time.
Important information: Failure to account for all time periods will result in a delay
in the processing of your application.
Question 9
Indicate the names of all membership or association with organizations you are or
were a member of, including:
political organizations,
social organizations,
youth or student organizations,
trade unions, and
professional associations.
If you were not a member of an association or organization, do not write not
applicable. Rather, write: I have never been a member of an organization or
association.
Note: Do not use abbreviations. Write the city and country where you were a
member.
Question 10
Indicate any government positions you have held in the past such as:
Civil servant;
Judge;
Police officer;
Employee in a security organization;
Etc. (et cetera )
Write NONE in the box if you have not been a member of an association or
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organization.
Include:
the name of the country and the level of jurisdiction (examples: national,
regional or municipal),
the name of the department or the branch you worked for, and
activities and/or positions that you held.
Note: Do not use abbreviations.
Question 11
Give complete details about your military or paramilitary service (if applicable).
Provide the details of your military or paramilitary service for each of the countries
whose armed forces you served in. If you were not in any military or paramilitary
service, write NONE. Do not leave gaps in time.
Question 12
Indicate the residential addresses where you have lived since your 18th birthday or
the past 10 years, whichever is most recent, complete with the postal code. Do not
use P.O. box addresses.
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Write all of your given names (first, second or more) as they appear on your
passport or official documents. Do not use initials.
Question 2
Declaration
Read the declaration carefully. Sign and date in the boxes provided. By signing, you declare
Note
that you and your family members intend to live in the province of Quebec and that you
authorize the Government of Canada to share all necessary information with respect to your
application for permanent residence in Canada, including the decision made on your application,
with officials of the province of Quebec. If you do not sign and date, the application will be returned
to you.
SECTION A
Write the personal details for:
yourself,
If you are married and you were physically present at the marriage, indicate married
physically present in the marital status box
If you are married and you were not physically present at the marriage, indicate married
not physically present in the marital status box
your spouse or common-law partner, (if applicable)
If you are married and your spouse was physically present at the marriage, indicate
married physically present in the marital status box
If you are married and your spouse was not physically present at the marriage, indicate
married not physically present in the marital status box
your mother, and
your father.
SECTION B
Write the personal details for your children. It is very important that you list all of your children (even
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SECTION C
Write personal details about your:
brother(s),
sister(s),
half-brother(s) and half-sister(s),
step-brother(s) and step-sister(s).
SECTION D
After carefully reading the statements contained in this section, sign and date the declaration.
Write your full family name (surname/last name) as it appears on your passport or on
the official documents that you will use to obtain your passport.
Write all of your given names (first, second or more) as they appear on your passport
or official documents. Do not use initials.
Question 2a
List all trips you have taken outside your country of origin or of residence in the last
ten years (or since your 18th birthday if this was less than ten years ago). Include all
trips: tourism, business, training, etc. (et cetera)
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If you did not travel outside your country during this period, check did not travel.
Question 2b
List all trips your spouse or common-law partner has taken outside their country of
origin or of residence in the last ten years (or since their 18th birthday if this was less
than ten years ago). Include all trips: tourism, business, training, etc. (et cetera)
If they did not travel outside their country during this period, check did not travel.
Question
2c,d,e
Write the full name (given name and surname/family name) of your dependent child
18 years or older as it appears on their passport or on the official documents that will
be use to obtain their passport. Do not use initials.
List all trips that the dependent child has taken outside their country of origin or of
residence in the last ten years (or since their 18th birthday if this was less than ten
years ago). Include all trips: tourism, business, training, etc. (et cetera)
If they did not travel outside their country during this period, check did not travel.
Question 1A
Check the box to indicate if you have jointly signed a residential lease,
mortgage or purchase agreement relating to a residence in which you both
live.
Question 1B
Check the box to indicate if you jointly own property other than your
residence.
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Question 1C
Check the box to indicate if you have a joint bank, trust credit union or
charge card accounts.
Question 1D
Check the box to indicate if you have declared your common-law union
under the Canadian Income Tax Act (T-1 General individual income Tax
Return)
Question 2
Check the box to indicate if you have life insurance on yourself which names
your common-law partner as a beneficiary.
Question 3
Check the box to indicate if your common-law partner has life insurance on
himself or herself which names you as a beneficiary.
Question 4
Question 5
SOLEMN DECLARATION
Write the following information in the space provided:
Name of the declarant
Name of the declarants partner
Name of the city, town, village
Name of the county
Name of the province/state/territory
Name of the country
Date (day, month, year)
Signature of the declarant
Signature of the declarants partner
Name of the person who administered the declaration
Select the persons title from the choices provided
Signature of the person who administered the declaration
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Who is a representative?
A representative is someone who provides advice, consultation, or guidance to you at any stage of
the application process, or in a proceeding and, if you appoint him or her as your representative by
filling out this form, has your permission to conduct business on your behalf with Immigration,
Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).
You are not obliged to hire a representative. We treat everyone equally, whether they use the service
of a representative or not.
When you appoint a representative:
you also authorize IRCC and CBSA to share information from your case file with this person in
place of you. Please note the representative will receive all correspondence from IRCC or
the CBSA, not the applicant;
your application will not be given special attention nor can you expect faster processing or a
more favourable outcome;
the representative is authorized to represent you only on citizenship or immigration matters
related to the application you submit with this form; and
you can appoint only one (1) representative for each application you submit.
Important information: You must notify IRCC if your representatives contact information changes,
or if you change your representative, or cancel the appointment of your representative. For more
information on updating IRCC with your representatives information, please see below section Notify IRCC about any changes.
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Note: You do not have to pay someone for them to be your representative. IRCC will conduct
business with an uncompensated representative if an applicant appoints them on their behalf.
Compensated representatives:
Compensated representatives charge a fee or receive some other form of consideration in exchange
for the representation that they provide.
It is important to know that anyone who represents or advises you for payment - or offers to do so in connection with IRCC proceedings or applications is breaking the law unless they are an
authorized representative or they have a specific agreement or arrangement with the Government of
Canada that allows them to represent or advise you. This applies to advice or consultation which
happens before or after a citizenship or an immigration application is made or a proceeding begins.
IRCC will only conduct business with compensated representatives who are in good standing with
their designated regulatory body. For more information see - Find out if your representative is
authorized (/english/information/representative/verify-rep.asp).
Note: If a representative is being paid or compensated by someone other than you, the
representative is still considered to be a compensated representative.
Authorized representatives are:
consultants who are members in good standing of the Immigration Consultants of Canada
Regulatory Council (ICCRC);
lawyers and paralegals who are members in good standing of a Canadian provincial or
territorial law society and students-at-law under their supervision;
notaries who are members in good standing of the Chambre des notaires du Qubec and
students-at-law under their supervision.
If you appoint a compensated representative who is not a member in good standing of one of these
designated bodies, your application will be returned. Learn about using a representative (/english
/information/representative/index.asp).
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Question 1
Write your last name (surname or family name) and given name(s).
Question 2
Question 3
Question 4
Write your IRCCs Identification (ID) or Unique Client Identifier (UCI) number
(if known). If you have not dealt with IRCC since 1973, you will not have a
UCI or a Client ID.
Question 6
Question 7
Question 8
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By signing, you authorize IRCC to complete your request for yourself and
your dependent children under 18 years of age.
For sponsorship application, your spouse or common-law partner does not
have to complete a separate request. If your spouse or common-law partner
is included in this request, he or she must sign in the box provided.
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Processing Fee
Amount
Amount
per person Due
Principal applicant
x $550
x $550
x $150
x $150
$550
Total Payment:
Note: For applicants who started an immigration process before August 1st, 2014,
consult the page Definition of Dependent Children Before August 1st, 2014 (/english
/information/applications/def-dependent-child.asp).
and
2. The Right of Permanent Residence Fee, which will be requested by the processing office at a
later stage if your application is approved.
Right of Permanent Residence
Fee
Number of
persons
Amount per
person
Amount
Due
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Number of
persons
Principal applicant
Amount per
person
Amount
Due
x $490
$490
x $490
Total Payment:
Note: The following persons are exempt from paying the Right of Permanent
Residence Fee of $490:
Your dependent children;
You, if you are the principal applicant and the dependent child of a permanent
resident or Canadian citizen. You must meet the definition of dependent child at
the time of the application;
You and your family member, if you are a protected person.
Visit the Pay your fees (/english/information/fees/index.asp) page to learn about accepted methods
of payment.
Include with your application to the CIO a copy of your receipt from the visa office as proof of
payment.
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Instructions
Follow these instructions to pay using the Internet.
Go to online Payment (https://eservices.cic.gc.ca/epay/welcome.do?lang=en).
Follow the online instructions.
At the end, click on the button to print the IRCC official receipt with barcode. Print two
copies.
Do not exit without printing the receipt!
Attach a copy of this receipt to your completed application. Keep the second copy of
the receipt for your records.
Note
Proof of payment
Use the printed receipt as your proof of payment.
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If there is no expiry date on your certified cheque, money order or bank draft and it is drawn from a
foreign bank, it can only be cashed up to six (6) months from the date of issue. To ensure it can still
be cashed when the fee payment is processed at the CIO, it must be issued no more than 30 days
before you send your application to the CIO.
If you are paying by credit card, please ensure that your credit card will be valid for at least nine
months from your submission date.
If we are unable to process your payment, your application will be returned to you.
Important information: Each application from a principal applicant must include a fee payment
form. This form must include the fees for the principal applicant and any accompanying family
members.
The same fee payment form may not be used for more than one principal applicant.
Do not enclose cash.
Additional fees
You will also have to pay fees to third parties for yourself and your family members (if applicable) for:
medical examinations
police certificates
DNA tests
any other applications you submit in relation to your application for a permanent resident visa,
such as an Authorization to return to Canada.
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Note
Regular mail:
(Your name)
(Your Address)
(Your Postal Code)
Citizenship & Immigration Canada
Quebec-selected Skilled Worker Program
Centralized Intake Office
PO BOX 8888
Sydney, NS
B1P 0C9
Canada
Or by courier:
(Your name)
(Your Address)
(Your Postal Code)
Citizenship & Immigration Canada
Quebec-selected Skilled Worker Program
Centralized Intake Office
49 Dorchester Street
Sydney, NS
B1P 5Z2
Canada
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Make sure you use and submit the Document Checklist (IMM 5690) (PDF (Portable Document
Format), 395.04 KB (Kilobyte)) (/english/pdf/kits/forms/IMM5690E.pdf) and include it with your
application.
Note
If you are:
18 years of age or older, sign and date in the boxes provided at the bottom of the page,
less than 18 years of age, your form must be signed by one of your parents or legal guardian.
Note: If your application is not signed and dated, it will be returned to you.
Note: This page is only available when you complete your application electronically (on a
computer).
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supporting documents in certain circumstances may result in the refusal of your application.
Acknowledgment of receipt: If your application is complete, it will be placed into processing. You
will be sent a letter that:
notifies you of this fact and provides you with your CIC (Citizenship and Immigration Canada)
office file number
sets out some basic instructions for contact with the CIC (Citizenship and Immigration Canada)
office processing your file
gives you a brief outline of future processing steps
Processing
Review for decision
Your application will undergo a detailed review by a CIC (Citizenship and Immigration Canada)
Officer. The Officer will consider all the information and documentation you have provided, and will
assess it against current selection standards.
Medical requirements
You and your family members must pass a medical exam in order to become a permanent resident
of Canada. You or your family members must not have a condition that:
is a danger to public health or safety, or
would cause excessive demand on health or social services in Canada.
Examples of excessive demand include ongoing hospitalization or institutional care for a physical or
mental illness.
Important information: You must inform us immediately of any change in your marital status or
your family composition (e.g. marriage, common-law relationship, separation, divorce, birth of a child,
adoption of a child, death, etc). Any family member who has not been examined before you become
a permanent resident can never be sponsored by you in the future.
Instructions
Information on medical instructions will be provided to you by the CIC office. When you receive
your assessment notice you will also receive medical forms for yourself (and any dependants, if
applicable (/english/information/medical/medexams-perm.asp)) and instructions on how to access a
list of doctors in your area who are authorized to conduct immigration medical examinations (see
below). You are not required to have a medical examination before you submit your application
forms.
Exam validity
Medical results are valid for twelve months from the date of the exam. If your application is not
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finalized during this time, you may be required to do another medical exam.
Authorized doctors
The medical examination must be performed by a doctor from the CIC list of Panel Physicians. You
cannot choose your family doctor if his or her name is not on this list. See the list of Panel
Physicians (/appsurl.asp?id=4&lang=eng) to find a doctor in your area.
Note that the doctor is only responsible for conducting the medical exam and cannot give you any
advice on the immigration process.
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Rights
As permanent residents, you and your family members will have the right to:
live, study and work in Canada for as long as you remain permanent residents
access most social benefits accorded to Canadian citizens (see Limitations).
apply for Canadian citizenship, and once granted, apply for a Canadian passport (once you
have been a legal permanent resident for three of the four previous years)
Limitations
There are a few limitations on permanent residents:
You cannot vote in certain elections.
You may be ineligible for certain jobs requiring high-level security clearances.
If you or any of your family members commit a serious crime, you or your family members risk
being deported from Canada.
Obligations
As permanent residents, you will also have the same legal obligations as Canadians, such as paying
taxes and respecting all federal, provincial, and municipal laws.
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Need help?
If you need help, you can find answers to your questions by visiting the Help Centre (/english
/helpcentre/index.asp).
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Make sure that you provide the correct number of photos specified in the Checklist.
You must provide identical and unaltered photographs.
Photographs may be in colour or in black and white.
Photographs must be original and not altered in any way or taken from an existing
photograph.
Photographs must reflect your current appearance (taken within the past six (6) months).
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Date Modified:
2016-08-18
(http://pm.gc.ca/eng/news/2016/10/30/canada-and-eu-sign-historic-trade-agreement-duringeu-canada-summit?utm_source=pm_eng&utm_medium=priority&utm_campaign=CETA)
CETA (Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement) will generate billions of dollars in bilateral
trade and investment, provide greater choice and lower prices to consumers, and create middle
class jobs.
November is Financial Literacy Month!
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(http://www.fcac-acfc.gc.ca/Eng/financialLiteracy/initiativesProjects/FLM/Pages/homeaccueil.aspx?WT.mc_id=FLM2016-Canadabanner-EN)
Learn how to manage your personal finances. Find useful tools, resources and events near you.
(http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/eta.asp)
Canada's entry rules have changed. Starting November 10, 2016, if your family or friends plan to fly
to Canada, they may need an eTA before they board their flight.
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