Application for Permanent Residence - Caring for Children Class (IMM 5797)
Updates
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Updates
New: Starting August 1st, 2014, the age at which a child is considered a dependant will be reduced from under 22 years of age to less than 19 years of age. Read about the changes.
This application package includes:
- Document Checklist [IMM 5799] May 2016
- Generic Application Form for Canada [IMM 0008] December 2016
- Additional Dependants/Declaration [IMM 0008DEP] August 2014
- Schedule A – Background/Declaration [IMM 5669] December 2012
- Schedule 15 – Caring for children class November 2014
- Additional Family Information [IMM 5406] September 2013
- Supplementary Information - Your Travels (IMM 5562)
- Use of a Representative [IMM 5476] September 2015
- Fee Payment Form (IMM 5620)
- Instruction Guide [IMM 5797]
How to use this application package
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Read the instruction guide to complete your application forms
- Use the new Generic Application Form for Canada [IMM 0008]. It can be completed and saved on a computer. You will need Adobe Reader 10 or higher.
- Filling the form electronically is easier and reduces the risk of errors that can slow down the application process.
- Trouble downloading? Right-click on the link and select ‘Save Target As…’
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Complete, validate, print, sign and date your application forms
To ensure you submit all the pages:
IMM 0008:
- Click on the “Validate” button at the top or bottom of the form.
Note: Validating the form before printing ensures you have answered all the questions and will avoid delays in processing your application.
- A last page with barcodes and a signature line will automatically be created.
- Print, sign and date the form.
- Print on white, bond-quality and non-glossy paper
- Use of a laser printer is recommended
- Place the barcode page on the top of each individual package.
Other forms:
Use the Document Checklist (IMM 5722) to make sure you include all the other forms and documents you need.
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Pay the fees.
Complete the Fee Payment Form – Application for Permanent Residence – (IMM 5620)
Visit the Pay your fees page to learn about accepted methods of payment.
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Mail your completed application to the Case Processing Centre in Vegreville (CPC-V), Alberta.
How-to video
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Find out if you are eligible
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