Guide 0172 – Pathway to permanent residence – Outside-of-Canada families of Canadian victims of air disasters

Table of contents

• Overview
• Before you apply
• Step 1. Gather Documents
• Step 2. Complete the Application
• Step 3. Pay the Fees
• Step 4. Mailing your Application
• What Happens Next
• Need Help?
• Appendix A: Photo Specifications

This information will help you complete the forms and guide you through the application process.

For further information see the:

• Temporary public policy to facilitate issuance of permanent resident visas for certain foreign nationals outside Canada who are members of the families of Canadian Victims of recent air disasters.

Before you apply

Overview of the public policy

Since 2019, there have been two airline disasters with significant implications for Canadians.

• On March 10, 2019, Ethiopian Airlines flight 302 (ET302), crashed shortly after takeoff from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
• On January 8, 2020, Ukraine International Airlines flight 752 (PS752) was shot down by an Iranian surface-to-air missile shortly after takeoff from Tehran, Iran.

As a result of each of these tragic events, all passengers and crew died, including many Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.

The Government of Canada is committed to supporting the families of victims that were Canadian citizens, permanent residents or foreign nationals that were in the process of applying for permanent residence.

To support the families of Canadian citizens, permanent residents and victims who were in the process of applying for permanent residence, the Government of Canada has published a new temporary public policy to facilitate the issuance of permanent resident visas for spouses or common-law partners, children, and some members of the extended family who are outside Canada, so that they may come to Canada to support the surviving family members of the victim of flight ET302 and PS752. This public policy will also facilitate the issuance of permanent resident visas to outside Canada family members of individuals who were granted permanent residence under the temporary public policy to facilitate permanent residence for in-Canada families of Canadian victims of air disasters.

This public policy takes effect on August 3, 2022, and will end on August 2, 2023.

Who may use this application?

To be eligible for this temporary public policy, you must meet the following requirements:

• you’re outside Canada at the time of application and consideration under this public policy
• you’re a family member of a person who was granted permanent residence under the Temporary public policy to facilitate permanent residence for in-Canada families of Canadian victims of recent air disasters who was declared as a non-accompanying family member or was born after their parent became a permanent resident, or
• you’re related to one of the victims (who were a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or individual with a positive eligibility decision on their application for permanent residence) who passed away on the ET302 or PS752 flights, and your relationship type is listed in the public policy
• you were a victim’s
  • spouse or common-law partner
  • child (regardless of age)
  • parent
  • grandparent
  • grandchild
  • sibling (including half-siblings)
  • aunt or uncle (the sibling of a victim’s parent)
  • nephew or niece (the child of a victim’s sibling)
• or
• you’re one of the relatives of the spouse or common-law partner of a victim
  • child (regardless of age)
  • parent
  • grandparent
  • grandchild
  • sibling (including half-siblings)
  • aunt or uncle (their mother or father’s sibling)
  • nephew or niece (the child of their sibling)
• you’re not inadmissible to Canada (and your family members must not be either)
• and
• a surviving family member in Canada who was the victim’s spouse or common-law partner, or if they are not in Canada, the oldest child (18 years of age or over), or guardian of the child (under 18 years of age) completed and signed statutory declaration for the parent, grandparent, grandchild, sibling, aunt or uncle, or niece or nephew.
• Note: The surviving family member may sign a statutory declaration for up to two principal applicants.
• a family member, as defined in subsection 1(3) of the Regulations, of a person who was granted permanent residence under the Temporary public policy to facilitate permanent residence for in-Canada families of Canadian victims of recent air disasters who was declared as a non-accompanying family member or was born after their parent became a permanent resident.

Who may NOT use this application?

You may not apply if:

• you’re in Canada
• you’re not related to a victim of either air disaster
• your relationship type is not listed in the public policy
• you or your family members are inadmissible

Do family members need to apply separately?

You may include your family member(s) as defined below, residing in or outside Canada, in your application for permanent residence for concurrent processing. Your spouse or common-law partner and dependent children must be admissible (unless otherwise exempted), meet all other requirements of the Act.

You must list all your family members residing in Canada or outside Canada, as all will need to be examined for admissibility purposes.

Biometric (fingerprints and photo) requirements

You and your family members may need to appear in person to have their fingerprints and photograph (biometric information) taken at a biometric collection service point.

Find out if you need to give biometrics.

If you have to give biometrics, you can give them after you:

• pay for and submit your application and biometric fees, and
• get a Biometric Instruction Letter (BIL) which will direct you to a list of biometric collection service points you may choose from

You must bring the BIL with you to the biometric collection service point to give your biometrics.

We encourage you to give your biometrics as soon as possible after getting the BIL. We’ll start processing your application after we get your biometrics.

Where to give your biometrics

You need to book an appointment to give your biometrics at one of these official biometric collection service points.

Step 1. Gather Documents

What documents are required?

Use the Document Checklist [IMM 0170] (opens in a new tab) to assist you in gathering the necessary documentation.

 Reminder

It is your responsibility to ensure that the information in your application is correct and up-to-date. If your circumstances change, you must inform IRCC. Decisions made on your application will be based on the information we have at the time your application is reviewed.

When you mail your updated information, the envelope should be clearly labelled with the words “Victims of air disasters public policy - VAD”.

Step 2. Complete the Application

Filling out the application

Follow the step-by-step instructions below to complete the application forms.

If you are unable to fill out, print, sign, and mail the application forms, your family member in Canada may complete the application on your behalf. In this case, the forms do not need to be signed. However, you must provide a dated and signed attestation that confirms the following:

• You have reviewed all of the information contained in your application for permanent residence in its final form, and it is truthful, complete and accurate.
• You understand that any false statements or concealment of material fact may result in you being made inadmissible to Canada and may be grounds to refuse your application and subsequent applications.
• You understand that by signing the document, you are signing your application.

The following are the forms that must be filled out and submitted:

• Document Checklist [IMM 0170] (opens in a new tab)
  • Use your checklist to make sure you include all the forms and documents you need.
  • Place the checklist on top, as a cover to your application package.
• Generic Application Form for Canada [IMM 0008] (PDF, 652 KB)
• Additional Dependants/Declaration [IMM 0008DEP] (PDF, 424.19 KB), if applicable
• Statutory Declaration [IMM 0171] (opens in a new tab) , if applicable
• Schedule A – Background/Declaration [IMM 5669] (opens in a new tab)
• Additional Family Information [IMM 5406] (opens in a new tab), if applicable
• Use of a Representative [IMM 5476] (opens in a new tab), if applicable
• Authority to Release [IMM 5475], if applicable (opens in a new tab)

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

Important information

Be complete and accurate

Complete all sections. If a section does not apply to you, write “Not Applicable” or “N/A”. If your application is incomplete it may be returned to you and this will delay the processing of your application.

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

Generic Application Form for Canada (IMM 0008)

Who must fill out this application form?

This form must be completed by:

• you, the principal applicant

Completing the form

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

Download and fill out the application form on a computer. The Generic Application Form for Canada [IMM 0008] must be validated with 2D barcodes.

Make sure that

• you properly validate your answers when filling out this form
• the 2D barcodes are properly generated

If the 2D barcodes are missing or can’t be machine read for any reason, the application will be returned to you without being processed.

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

Read and follow the steps below to help you fill out the form.

Application Details

Question 1

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

• Other

Question 2

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

• In-Canada – Humanitarian & Compassionate Considerations

Question 3

Enter the total number of family members included in your application. This includes yourself and any family members, regardless of whether they intend to accompany you to Canada or not.

Question 4

Language preference

From the list, select your preferred language for:

1. correspondence
2. interview: if your native language is not in this list, select “other”
3. interpreter requested: you must select “yes” if you do not select English or French for the interview

Question 5

Where do you plan on living in Canada?

From the list select the:

1. Province/Territory
2. City/Town

Question 6

If you plan to live in the Province of Quebec and are applying under a Quebec immigration program, have you received your Certificat de Sélection du Québec (CSQ)?

1. Select the corresponding box
2. If you selected “Yes”, enter the CSQ number
3. If you selected “No”, enter the date when you applied for your CSQ (if you have not yet applied, please do so before applying for permanent residence)

Note: If you are not applying under a Quebec immigration program, select “no” for Question 6 a) and leave 6 c) blank.

Principal Applicant’s Personal Details

The principal applicant must answer the following questions.

Question 1

Enter your full family name (surname or last name) as shown on your passport, travel document 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).

Enter all of your given name(s) (first, second or more) as shown on your passport, travel document or identity document. Do not use initials.

If you don’t have a family name on your passport or travel document, enter all given names in the family name field and leave the given name field blank.

If you don’t have a given name on your passport or travel document, leave the given name field blank.

Note: If you are a parent of a child to be adopted in Canada who is not yet identified, enter “Child” or leave the given name field blank.

Question 2

Nickname/Alias

Select the box to tell us if you have ever used any other names than those indicated in question 1. This could be your birth name, maiden name, married name, nickname, etc. If “Yes,” enter your nickname/alias in the family name(s) and given name(s) fields.

Question 3

If you know your unique client identifier (UCI) number or client identification number (client ID), enter it here without any spaces. If you applied for temporary or permanent residence in the past, this is an 8 or 10 digit number you can find on previous documents sent by us. If this is your first application with us, or if you do not know your UCI, leave this space blank.

Question 4

From the list, select your gender (F – Female, M – Male or X – Another gender).

Note: If you choose the X gender identifier and you currently have or have had a Canadian temporary resident document (visa, electronic travel authorization, work permit or study permit) with a gender identifier other than X, you need to complete the Request form for a Change of Sex or Gender Identifier [IRM 0002] (opens in a new tab) form and send it with your application.

If you’ve never had a Canadian temporary resident document and your foreign travel document or passport does not contain the X gender identifier (or an equivalent non-binary option), you also need to complete the Request form for a Change of Sex or Gender Identifier [IRM 0002] (opens in a new tab) form and send it with your application.

No supporting documents are required.

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

Question 5

Enter your height in either centimeters or feet and inches.

Question 6

From the list, select your eye colour.

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

Question 7

Enter your date of birth. If you do not know your complete date of birth, use “*” (asterisk) to fill in the spaces for the unknown year, month or day. Include a letter of explanation saying why you couldn’t include the complete date.

Question 8

Enter your place of birth, including the city or town and country of birth, as shown in your passport or your travel document.

Note: If you are a parent of a child to be adopted in Canada who is not yet identified, indicate “Unknown” for the city or town and select the country where you intend to adopt a child.

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

Current country of residencel

From the list, select the name of your current country of residence. Your country of residence is the country in which you are residing, provided that you have been lawfully admitted to that country.

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

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

Enter the place you last entered Canada (for example, Toronto airport, Lacolle border crossing, seaport Yarmouth).

Question 12

Previous countries of residence

Select the box to tell us if you have lived in any country other than your country of citizenship or your current country of residence for more than 6 months in the past 5 years.

If you checked “Yes,” for each country

• select the name of the country you lived in
• select your immigration status for the time you were in that country:
  • 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
• fill in the dates (From – To) you were living in that country

Question 13

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

   Annulled Marriage

   This is a marriage that is legally declared as not valid. An annulment can also be a declaration by the Catholic Church that the marriage union did not have a binding force.

   Common-
   Law

   This means that you have lived continuously with your partner in a marital-type relationship for a minimum of 1 year.

   Divorced

   You are recognized as divorced by a court which has ended your marriage.

   Legally Separated

   You are officially recognized as separated in a decision by a court.

   Married

   This means that you and your spouse have had a ceremony that legally binds you to each other and no decision of divorce or legal separation has been pronounced concerning you by a tribunal. Your marriage must be legally recognized in the country where it was performed and in Canada.

   Single

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

   Widowed

   This means that your spouse has died and that you have not re-married or entered into a common-law relationship.

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

3. Enter the family name(s) and given name(s) of your current spouse or common-law partner.

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

Question 14

Select the box to tell us if you have been married or in a common-law relationship. If you checked “Yes,” give the following details for your previous spouse or 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

Enter your current mailing address (where information should be mailed) by typing the following information:

• Post office box (P.O. box) number, if applicable. If you do not enter a post office box, you must provide the street number
• Apartment (Apt.) or Unit, if applicable
• Street number (no.), if applicable. It is the number on your house or apartment building. You must provide a street number if you did not enter in a P.O. box
• Street name, if applicable
• City or Town
• From the list, select the Country of your current mailing address
• Province or State
• Postal code or zip code
• District, if applicable

Note: All correspondence will go to this address unless you indicate your email 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 a Representative (IMM 5476) form.

For more information, read the Use of a Representative guide.

Question 2

Select the box to tell us if your residential address (where you live) is the same as your mailing address. If “No,” enter 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 or zip code
• District, if applicable

Question 3

Enter 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.”

Select the box to tell us if your telephone number is from Canada or the US or Other (any other country).

From the list, select the type of telephone:

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

Question 4

If you have a second telephone number, enter it here, including the country code, area/regional codes, etc.

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

Providing an alternate telephone number will help make sure we can contact you with information about your application.

Select the box to tell us if your second telephone number is from Canada or the US or Other (any other country).

From the list, select the type of telephone:

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

Question 5

If you have a fax number, enter it here, including country code, area/regional codes, etc.

Select the box to tell us if the facsimile (fax) number is from Canada or the US or Other (any other country).

Question 6

If you have an email address, enter it here (for example, name@provider.net).

Note: By indicating your email address, you are hereby authorizing IRCC to transmit your file and personal information to this specific email.

Passport

Question 1

Select the box to tell us if you have a valid passport or travel document. If you don’t have one or can’t obtain one, you must select the “No” box.

Question 2

If you select “Yes,” provide your passport or travel document number exactly as shown on the document. Make sure there is no space between each number or letter.

Question 3

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

Question 4

Enter the date your passport or travel document was issued.

Question 5

Enter the date your passport or travel document will expire.

Question 6

For this trip, select Yes or No to tell us if you are using a passport issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Taiwan that shows your personal identification number.

Question 7

For this trip, select Yes or No to tell us if you are using a National Israeli passport.

National Identity Document

Question 1

Select the box to tell us if you have a valid national identity document.

Question 2

If you selected “Yes,” provide your national identity document number exactly as shown on the identity document. Make sure there is no space between each number or letter.

Question 3

From the list, select the name of the country or territory that issued your national identity document.

Question 4

Enter the date your national identity document was issued.

Question 5

Enter the date your national identity document will expire.

Education/Occupation Detail

Question 1

From the list, select your highest level of education.

• None: No education
• Secondary or less: High school diploma obtained after elementary school and before college, university, or other formal training.
• Trade/Apprenticeship Certificate/Diploma: Diploma completed in a specific trade, such as carpentry or auto mechanics.
• Non-University Certificate/Diploma: Training in a profession that requires formal education but not at the university level (for example, dental technician or engineering technician).
• Post-Secondary – No Degree: Post-secondary studies at a college or university but no degree earned.
• Bachelor’s Degree: Academic degree awarded by a college or university to those who have completed an undergraduate curriculum; also called a baccalaureate. Examples include a Bachelor of Arts, Science or Education.
• Post Graduate – No Degree: Post-graduate studies at a college or university but no degree earned (Master or PhD).
• Master’s Degree: Academic degree awarded by a graduate school of a college or university. You must have completed a Bachelor’s degree before a Master’s degree can be earned.
• Doctorate – PhD: Highest university degree, usually based on at least 3 years of graduate studies and a thesis. Normally, you must have completed a Master’s degree before a PhD can be earned.

Question 2

Enter the total number of years of formal education that you have completed, including elementary and secondary school.

Question 3

Enter your current occupation.

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

Question 4

Enter your intended occupation in Canada.

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

Language Detail

Question 1

This question is not for selection purposes. One of Canada’s immigration objectives is to support and assist the development of minority language communities in Canada.

1. From the list, select your first (native) language. This is the language that you learned at home during your childhood and that you still understand. If your native language is not in this list, select “Other.”

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

2. From the list, select whether you are able to communicate in English and/or French:
   • English
   • French
   • Both
   • Neither
3. If you selected “Both,” choose whether you are most at ease in English or French.
4. Select “Yes” or “No” to tell us whether you have taken a test from a designated testing agency to assess your proficiency in English or French.

Dependant(s)

You must answer each question on behalf of each of your dependants.

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.

You can add up to 5 dependants using this form.

If you have more than 5 dependants:

To include everyone in your application, you must complete the following form for each additional family member:

• Additional Dependants/Declaration [IMM 0008DEP] (PDF, 0.42 MB)

Dependant’s Personal Details

Questions 1–9

Questions 1 to 9 are the same questions you answered for yourself. See the previous instructions to help you answer the questions for your dependant(s).

Question 10

1. From the list, select your dependant’s relationship to you, the principal applicant:
   • Adopted Child
   • Child
   • Common-Law Partner
   • Grandchild
   • Other
   • Spouse
   • Step-Child
   • Step-Grandchild
2. Complete if you select “Other.”

Question 11

1. Select the box to tell us if your dependant will accompany you to Canada.
2. If you answered “No,” explain why your dependant is non-accompanying.

Question 12

From the list, select the type of dependant:

Type A	The dependant is under the age of 22 and single (not married and not in a common-law relationship).
Type B (Important: This dependant type applies only if your child’s age was locked in before August 1, 2014) (Not applicable for this public policy)	The dependant has been continuously enrolled in and in attendance as a full-time student at a post-secondary institution accredited by the relevant government authority and has depended substantially on the financial support of a parent since before the age of 22.
Type C	The dependant is 22 years of age or older, has depended substantially on the financial support of a parent since before the age of 22, and is unable to provide for themselves because of a medical condition.

Not sure which type of dependant your child is? Check if your child qualifies as a dependant by answering a few questions.

Question 13

Current country of residence

From the list, select the name of your dependant’s current country of residence.

• The country of residence is the country in which they are residing, provided they have been lawfully admitted to that country.

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

• Indicate one of the following as your dependant’s immigration status in that country:
  • 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.
• Fill in the dates (From – To) your dependant has been living in their current country of residence.

For out-of-status applicants

• for “Status,” select “Other”
• for “Other,” type in “Out of status, requires restoration”
• leave the “From” and “To” boxes blank

Question 14

Enter the date of your dependant’s last entry to Canada.

Tell us the place they last entered Canada (for example, Toronto airport, Lacolle border crossing, seaport Yarmouth).

Question 15

Previous countries of residence

Select the box to tell us if your dependant has lived in any country other than their country of citizenship or their current country of residence for more than 6 months in the past 5 years.

If you checked “Yes,”

• select the name of the country your dependant lived in from the list
• select your dependant’s immigration status for the time they were in that country:
  • 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
• fill in the dates (From – To) your dependant was living in that country

Question 16

1. From the list, select your dependant’s current marital status:

   • Annulled Marriage
   • Common-Law
   • Divorced
   • Legally Separated
   • Married
   • Single
   • Widowed
2. Enter the date (year, month and day) your dependant was married or entered into their current common-law relationship.
3. Tell us the family name(s) and given name(s) of your dependant’s current spouse or common-law partner.

Question 17

Select the box to tell us if your dependant has previously been married or in a common-law relationship. If you selected “Yes,” give the following details for your dependant’s previous spouse or common-law partner:

• Family name(s)
• Given name(s)
• Type of relationship:
  • Common-law or
  • Married
• Dates (From – To) your dependant was in the relationship with their previous spouse or common-law partner

Passport

Question 1

Select the box to tell us if your dependant has a valid passport or travel document. If they don’t have one or can’t obtain one, you must select the “No” box.

Question 2

If you selected “Yes,” provide their passport or travel document number exactly as shown on the document. Make sure there is no space between each number or letter.

Question 3

From the list, select the name of the country or territory that issued their passport or travel document.

Question 4

Enter the date their passport or travel document was issued.

Question 5

Enter the date their passport or travel document will expire.

Question 6

For this trip, select Yes or No to tell us if they’re using a passport issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Taiwan that shows their personal identification number.

Question 7

For this trip, select Yes or No to tell us if they’re using a National Israeli passport.

National Identity Document

Question 1

Select the box to tell us if your dependant has a valid national identity document.

Question 2

If you selected “Yes,” provide their national identity document number exactly as shown on the document. Make sure there is no space between each number or letter.

Question 3

From the list, select the name of the country or territory that issued their national identity document.

Question 4

Enter the date their national identity document was issued.

Question 5

Enter the date their national identity document will expire.

Education/Occupation Detail

Question 1

From the list, select your dependant’s highest level of education.

• None: No education
• Secondary or less: High school diploma obtained after elementary school and before college, university, or other formal training.
• Trade/Apprenticeship Certificate/Diploma: Diploma completed in a specific trade, such as carpentry or auto mechanics.
• Non-university Certificate/Diploma: Training in a profession that requires formal education but not at the university level (for example, dental technician or engineering technician).
• Post-Secondary – No Degree: Post-secondary studies at a college or university but no degree earned.
• Bachelor’s Degree: Academic degree awarded by a college or university to those who have completed an undergraduate curriculum; also called a baccalaureate. Examples include a Bachelor of Arts, Science or Education.
• Post Graduate – No Degree: Post-graduate studies at a college or university but no degree earned (Master or PhD).
• Master’s Degree: Academic degree awarded by a graduate school of a college or university. You must have completed a Bachelor’s degree before a Master’s degree can be earned.
• Doctorate – PhD: Highest university degree, usually based on at least 3 years of graduate studies and a thesis. Normally, you must have completed a Master’s degree before a PhD can be earned.

Question 2

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

Question 3

Tell us their current occupation.

Question 4

Tell us their intended occupation in Canada.

Language Detail

Question 1

This question is not for selection purposes. One of Canada’s immigration objectives is to support and assist the development of minority language communities in Canada.

1. From the list, select your dependant’s first (native) language. This is the language that they learned at home during their childhood and they still understand. If their native language does not appear in this list, select “Other.”

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

2. From the list, select if they are able to communicate in English and/or French:
   • English
   • French
   • Both
   • Neither
3. If you selected “Both,” choose whether they are most at ease in English or French.
4. Select “Yes” or “No” to tell us whether they have taken a test from a designated testing agency to assess their proficiency in English or French.

Consent and Declaration of Applicant

1. Once the application is completed, click on the “Validate” button located at the top or bottom of 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

   1. write your name in the space provided.
   2. check the appropriate box to indicate if you agree that the information contained in this application related to your intended occupation, education and work experience may be shared with prospective employers in order to assist them in hiring workers
   3. sign, with a handwritten signature, and date in the spaces provided

   By signing, you certify that you fully understand the questions asked, and that the information you have provided is complete, truthful, and correct. If you do not sign and date, the application will 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 (IMM 0008DEP)

Who must fill out this application form?

This form must be completed by

• you, the principal applicant, on behalf of each of your dependants not listed in the Generic Application Form for Canada (IMM 0008).

The questions are the same as the ones that you answered for yourself and other dependants on the IMM 0008 form.

Follow the previous instructions to help you answer the questions.

Consent and Declaration of Applicant

Read all of the statements in all sections carefully and then

1. write your dependant’s name in the space provided
2. select the box to tell us if you agree that the information contained in this application related to your dependant’s intended occupation, education and work experience may be shared with prospective employers to assist them in hiring workers
3. sign and date in the spaces provided

By signing, you certify that your dependant fully understands the questions asked, and that the information you have provided is complete, truthful, and correct. If you do not sign and date, the application will be returned to you.

Release of information to other individuals (IMM 5475)

To authorize IRCC to release information from your case file to someone other than a representative, you will need to complete the form Authority to Release Personal Information to a Designated Individual [IMM 5475] (opens in a new tab).

The person you designate under that form (IMM 5475) will be able to obtain information on your case file, such as the status of your application. However, they will not be able to conduct business on your behalf with IRCC.

Where to submit the form

Paper applications

If you have not yet submitted your immigration or citizenship application:

Send this form along with your application to the office listed in the guide of your application.

If you have already submitted your immigration or citizenship application:

You may use this Web form to upload IMM 5476;

or

If you know which IRCC office is processing your immigration or citizenship application, send the completed form to the office mailing address. Consult IRCC office mailing addresses.

Notify IRCC about any changes

You must let IRCC know if any information changes regarding the person you authorized to represent you on your application.

Step 3. Pay the Fees

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
• language assessments

Step 4. Mailing your application

Where to mail the application?

All applications for permanent residence under this pathway must be submitted on paper.

Mail your completed application in a stamped envelope to the address shown below:

Affix sufficient postage (top right of the envelope)

Sender (top left of the envelope)
(Your name)
(Your Address)
(Your Postal Code)

Recipient (centre of the envelope)
IRCC - Humanitarian Migration Vancouver
Victims of air disasters public policy – VAD
300-800 Burrard St
Vancouver BC V6Z 0B6

Note: All applications for permanent residence under this public policy must be sent directly to the Humanitarian Migration Office in Vancouver. This office will not accept or process any applications for renewal of temporary resident status.

Submit the document checklist

Make sure you use and submit the Document Checklist [IMM 0170] (opens in a new tab) along with your application forms and supporting documents.

Mail your application

Do not fold documents. Don’t use staples, binders, plastic sleeves, folders or albums to submit your application. Elastic bands or paper clips to attach photos are acceptable.

For your personal records, you should make photocopies of all documentation, forms and your fee receipt submitted with your application.

Do not include pre-paid return envelopes.

You may want to send your application via registered mail or Xpresspost to track the delivery.

What you can do to help processing

There are certain things you can do to help make sure your application is processed as fast as possible:

• send all documents and information we have asked for with your application
• pay your application and biometric fees (if required)
• provide your biometrics as soon as possible (if required)
• tell us if your contact information changes, including:
  • mailing address
  • telephone numbers
  • e-mail address

Things that delay processing

The following may delay processing:

• unclear photocopies of documents
• verification of your information and documents
• a medical condition that may need more tests or consultations
• a criminal or security problem
• consultation is needed with other offices in Canada and abroad

What Happens Next

What you will receive from us

The following outlines what you can expect to receive from us as a result of submitting this application.

Upon reception:

• If your application is received and is properly completed, we will send you an acknowledgement of receipt.
• If your application is incomplete (missing a form, a signature or complete fees), the application will be returned to you.

When processing:

• We may contact you to arrange an interview, or to verify or expand on information contained in your application.
• If your application is approved, we will inform you in writing and provide further information on the next steps to proceed to obtain your permanent residence status. See section Next steps for more information.
• If your application is refused, we will send you a refusal letter.

Medical requirements

Do not undergo an immigration medical exam unless we advise you to do so. A medical exam will be required and you’ll receive instructions after you submit your application.

All your family members who are not already Canadian citizens or permanent residents must undergo and pass an immigration medical exam, even if they will not be processed for permanent residence with your application. Family members who do not undergo and pass a medical exam will not be eligible to be sponsored at a later date. Your family members will be contacted by the processing office in their area with instructions on their medical exams.

Police certificates

If you and your family members are 18 years of age and older and aren’t permanent residents or Canadian citizens, you must provide a valid police certificate for any country other than Canada in which you spent 6 or more months cumulative since the age of 18.

If the original certificate isn’t in English or French, you must get an accredited translator to translate it. You must include both the police certificate and the original copy of the translation.

We’ll also do our own background checks to see if there are reasons why you or your family members may not be admissible to Canada.

For specific and up-to-date information, see our guide on where to get a police certificate.

Applicants that intend to reside in Quebec

If you intend to reside in Québec, after we have reviewed your application and determined that you meet the eligibility criteria for the public policy, you will be invited to apply for a Certificat de sélection du Québec (CSQ).

We will refer your application to the provincial immigration authority, called the Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration (MIFI) on your behalf.

Permanent resident status

If your application is successful, you and your family members will receive status as permanent residents of Canada. To prepare, see Understanding permanent resident status.

Updating your contact information or application

While your application is in process, you must tell us if you change your address, email address, or telephone number. Use the Change your address tool to give us your new contact information.

If your circumstances change, you must inform IRCC. It is your responsibility to ensure that the information in your application is correct and up-to-date. Decisions made on your application will be based on the information we have at the time your application is reviewed.

You can send updates

• by email to VancouverBRO@cic.gc.ca (include “VAD” in the subject line), or
• by mail at:

IRCC - Humanitarian Migration Vancouver
Victims of air disasters public policy – VAD
300-800 Burrard St
Vancouver BC V6Z 0B6

Checking application status

You can use a courier service that needs a delivery signature to find out when we get your application package. This lets you confirm delivery and track your package until it gets to us.

You may use the IRCC Webform to check the status of your application on the IRCC website.

If you can’t view the status of your application, you may contact us to report technical problems.

Withdrawing your application

If you wish to withdraw your application, you must do so in writing. Make sure to indicate your UCI, family name and first name on all correspondence with us. You must send your notification by email or by mail.

Appendix A: Photo specifications