OFFICIAL Forms And Instructions
Spousal Sponsorship - Official Forms (FEDERAL)
Spousal Sponsorship - Official Forms (FEDERAL)
Get All of your OFFICIAL forms from : http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/spouse.asp
Last Updated on : 14th Dec 2018 (Use official source for latest forms)
Checklist, Forms and Instructions
Application guide
- Our Basic Guide (IMM 5525) has information on how to prepare and submit your application.
- Detailed information such as how to fill out the forms, is in the Complete Guide (IMM 5289).
Checklist
- Document Checklist – Spouse (including dependent children of spouse) [IMM 5533] (PDF, 1.82 MB)Updated – June 2018
- Use your checklist to make sure you include all the forms and documents you need.
- Place the checklist on top, as a cover page for your application package
Forms for the SPONOR to fill out
- Application to Sponsor, Sponsorship Agreement and Undertaking (IMM 1344) (PDF, 588.96 KB) November 2018
- Sponsorship Evaluation and Relationship Questionnaire (IMM 5532) (PDF, 2.21 MB) April 2017
- Use of a Representative [IMM 5476] (PDF, 648.31 KB) September 2015
For the person being sponsored (PRINCIPAL APPLICANT):
- Generic Application Form for Canada [IMM 0008] (PDF, 553.33 KB) November 2018
- Additional Dependants/Declaration [IMM 0008DEP] (PDF, 433.80 KB) November 2018
- Additional Family Information [IMM 5406] (PDF, 570.00 KB) September 2018
- Schedule A – Background/Declaration [eIMM 5669] (PDF, 597.99 KB) November 2018
- Use of a Representative [IMM 5476] (PDF, 648.31 KB) September 2015
Country specific requirements
Pakistan - Additional forms for residents
- Supplementary Information – Your travels [IMM 5562] (PDF, 1.76 MB) May 2004 The principal applicant and all family members included in the application who are 18 years of age or older must complete this form.
- Authorization to Disclose Information [IMM 5536] (PDF, 1.12 MB) December 2016 This form is completed for all persons included in the application that are Pakistani nationals and above 18 years old.
- Details of Military Service [IMM 5546] (PDF, 1.16 MB) December 2016 Complete this form for anyone included on the application who has ever held a high ranking/senior official government position or served in the military, army, defence or police unit, (including National Service), and submit a copy of the military card/booklet, including blank pages, if applicable.
Pakistan – Instruction(s) for documents
- Identity and civil status documents issued by Pakistan: Documents must bear the name of the applicant, and be endorsed by the government authority responsible for issuance in the district in which the event took place.
- For marriages which took place in Pakistan: The marriage certificate to be submitted is the “Nikkah Nama”. It must bear the Nikkah registry seal as evidence that the marriage has been properly registered by the union council or the relevant government authority in the relevant region. The NADRA (National Database and Registration Authority) issued marriage certificate should be included but is not sufficient evidence on its own.
- Divorces obtained in Pakistan: If a divorce has been obtained in Pakistan by a sponsor residing in Canada, submit evidence that either party of the divorce resided in Pakistan for at least one year prior to the divorce. Alternatively, you may submit evidence that either party to the divorce had a substantial connection to Pakistan such as frequent visits, property ownership, and/or active businesses in Pakistan.
- Divorce certificates issued in Pakistan must be issued by the relevant union council or government authority. The NADRA (National Database and Registration Authority) issued divorce certificate should be included but is not sufficient evidence on its own. You must include the Certificate of Talaq issued by the relevant Union council. In the case of Khula, you should also include the decree of Khula issued by the Family Court.
- Non-Muslims should provide marriage and divorce certificates from the relevant authority responsible for registration.
- Affidavits to establish marriage, divorce, death and custody are not acceptable.
- Note: Failure to submit marriage or divorce certificates with conform to the Muslim Family Law Ordinance of 1961 may lead to the delay and possible refusal of your application.
- For applicants under the spousal category: If you were married according to the rites, customs, and/or traditions of this country, please submit printed photos of the principal applicant and the sponsor with relatives and friends. Photos submitted should include photos of the wedding ceremony (signing of the contract or Nikkah) and customary celebrations held afterwards (the wedding reception or the Rukhsati). Photos should also include pictures taken of the principal applicant and the sponsor together on other occasions, either before and/or after the wedding.
- Note: Ensure that all photographs are clearly labelled in English or French with the names of the persons appearing in the pictures, the date the photo was taken, and the occasion or event displayed in the photo.