Guide 0196 – Federal Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (Federal EMPP)

Table of contents

• Overview
• How to apply under the Federal EMPP
• What happens next?
• Other important information

Overview

This application kit describes the process for skilled refugees and other displaced people who are seeking to apply for permanent residence and are eligible for facilitation measures established under the Federal Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (Federal EMPP).

It includes:

• an instruction guide and
• the forms you must 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.

Use this guide if you are a skilled refugee or displaced person in need of protection currently residing abroad and are applying for permanent residence to Canada under the Federal EMPP.

Symbols used in this guide

This guide uses these symbols to draw your attention to important information:

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How to apply under the Federal EMPP

• Step 1: Make sure you are eligible to come to Canada under the Federal EMPP
• Step 2: Use the document checklists and gather your documents
• Step 3: Fill in your forms
• Step 4: Submit the Application

The Federal EMPP is a permanent residence immigration pathway that includes facilitation measures established to help remove obstacles faced by some skilled refugees and other displaced people in need of protection.

To apply for permanent residence, you must first assess whether you meet the eligibility requirements of the Federal EMPP.

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Step 1: Make sure you are eligible to come to Canada through the Federal EMPP

To be eligible for the Federal EMPP, you, the Principal Applicant (PA), must meet the following requirements:

1. Have submitted an application for permanent residence under the Federal EMPP using the forms provided by IRCC;
2. Submit a copy of one of the following documents:
   • a positive Refugee Status Determination (RSD); or
   • proof of being registered or recorded as a person of concern by the UNHCR, if a positive RSD has not been obtained yet or is not available in the state where you are residing at the time of your application; or
   • a refugee certificate from the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA); or
   • proof of being registered or recorded as a person of concern by the UNRWA, if a refugee certificate has not been obtained yet; or
   • proof of having Temporary Protected Status (TPS) issued by the hosting state where you are residing at the time of your application, and a Durable Solutions Information form (IMM 0195); or
   • a Trusted Partner Referral letter (IMM 0183), valid at the time of the application, issued by an organization with a Trusted Partner Arrangement with IRCC.
3. Be outside of Canada at the time the application for permanent is received;
4. You must successfully pass all medical, security and criminality checks; You and your family members included in your application must do a medical exam by a doctor approved by IRCC (called a Panel Physician). IRCC will also perform background and security checks for all applicants who wish to immigrate to Canada. This includes checks into any past criminal behaviour, violations, infractions, etc. We will not contact organizations or individuals if it puts you or your family in danger.
5. Intend to reside in a province or territory other than Quebec; and

If you intend to live in Quebec

Do not use this application if you intend to live in Quebec; Quebec immigration programs are not eligible under the Federal EMPP. Instead you should contact the Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration (MIFI) for more information on Quebec immigration programs.

6. Meet the criteria of either one of the following streams:

   Job Offer Stream (Stream A):

   • Have submitted a job offer at the time of your application that is:
     • full-time, meaning at least 30 hours of work over a period of one week and non-seasonal;
     • for at least one year after the date on which a permanent resident visa is issued;
     • for an occupation listed in TEER Category 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 of the National Occupation Classification (NOC). You must show that while working in this occupation, you will perform the duties set out in the lead statement of the occupational description in the National Occupation Classification.
   • Have accumulated, at the time of application and over any period of time, work experience that:
     • equals to at least one year of full-time paid work experience (1,560 hours), or the equivalent in paid part-time work experience, that meets the definition of work under subsection 73(2) of the Regulations;
     • was obtained in at least one of the occupations that are listed in TEER Category 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 of the National Occupation Classification.
     • You must show that you have completed this experience and that it was paid. This could be done by providing an official letter of employment, that while working in this occupation, you performed the duties set out in the lead statement of the occupational description in the NOC. If an official letter is unavailable, alternative documentation such as hiring contracts, curriculum vitae, bank statements showing regular deposits for the qualifying work experience, tax statements etc. may be acceptable; and
   • Have acquired training, education, or experience that aligns with TEER Category of the job offer, meaning that principal applicants with job offers in TEER 0 or TEER 5 do not need to meet specific education requirements, but must demonstrate their ability to perform the duties of the job, and:
     • for job offers in TEER 1: the principal applicant must provide an university credential (bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate) or an official letter of employment demonstrating having at least one year of previous experience in a related TEER 2 occupation;
     • for job offers in TEER 2: the principal applicant must provide a credential from a post-secondary education program of two to three years at community college, institute of technology or CEGEP, or a proof that an apprenticeship training program of two to five years have been completed, or providing an official letter of employment demonstrating having work experience in an occupation with supervisory or significant safety responsibilities (e.g. police officers and firefighters) or having at least one year of previous experience in a related occupation from TEER 3;
     • for job offers in TEER 3: principal applicant must provide a credential from post-secondary education program of less than two years at community college, institute of technology or CÉGEP or a proof of a completed apprenticeship training program of less than two years or more than six months of on-the-job training, training courses or specific work experience with some secondary school education or provide a letter of employment demonstrating at least one year of previous experience in a related occupation from TEER 4; and
     • for job offers in TEER 4: principal applicant must provide a credential from a secondary school or a proof of several weeks of on-the-job training with some secondary school education or provide a letter of employment demonstrating having at least one year of previous experience from TEER 5; and
   • Have attained a level of proficiency of at least benchmark 5 for job offers in TEER Category 0, 1, 2 and 3 or benchmark 4 for job offers in TEER Category 4 or 5 in either official language for each of the four language skill areas, as set out in the Canadian Language Benchmarks or the Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens. This must be demonstrated by the results of an evaluation by an organization or institution designated by the Minister for the purpose of evaluating language proficiency under subsection 74(3) of the Regulations; and the evaluation must be less than two (2) years old when the permanent residence application is received;

     No Job Offer Stream (Stream B):

   • Have accumulated work experience that:
     • equals to at least one year of full-time paid work experience (1,560 hours), or the equivalent in paid part-time work experience, that meets the definition of work under subsection 73(2) of the Regulations;
     • has been acquired over the last three years before the application for permanent residence referred to in Part 1(a) is received;
     • was obtained in at least one of the occupations that are listed in TEER Category 0, 1, 2 or 3 of the National Occupational Classification; and
     • does not include any period of self-employment;
   • Hold a Canadian secondary school credential or a foreign diploma, certificate or credential supported by a Canadian equivalency assessment as defined in subsection 73(1) of the Regulations which is no more than five (5) years old on the date the application for permanent residence is received;
   • Have attained a level of proficiency of at least benchmark 7 in either official language for each of the four language skill areas, as set out in the Canadian Language Benchmarks or the Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens. This must be demonstrated by the results of an evaluation by an organization or institution designated by the Minister for the purpose of evaluating language proficiency under subsection 74(3) of the Regulations; and the evaluation must be less than two (2) years old when the permanent residence application referred to in Part 1 is received; and,
   • Have, in the form of transferable and available funds, unencumbered by debts or other obligations, an amount equal to one half (50%) of the amount identified, in the most recent edition of the publication concerning low-income cut-offs published annually by Statistics Canada under the Statistics Act, for urban areas of residence of 500,000 persons or more, as the minimum amount of before-tax annual income that is necessary to support a group of persons equal in number to the total number of the foreign national (principal applicant) and their family members.

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Common questions about eligible family members

Who is the principal applicant (PA)?

If there is only one person applying for permanent residence, that person is by default the principal applicant. When a family applies for permanent residence together, one family member must be the principal applicant. Under Federal EMPP the principal applicant is the person that meets the definition of a refugee or other displaced person in need of protection and is the skilled worker that meets the requirements of the economic program.

Who can be included as family members?

Under the Canadian immigration system, a family includes:

• the principal applicant (PA);
• the PA’s spouse or common-law partner;
• the PA’s dependent child;
• the dependent child of the PA’s dependent child (grandchild);
• the dependent child of the PA’s spouse/common-law partner; and
• the dependent child of the PA’s spouse/common-law partner’s dependent child.

See subsection 1(3) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR) for the legal definition of the word “family member”.

All family members must be declared in the application, even if they are not accompanying the principal applicant to Canada.

What is the difference between an accompanying family member and a non-accompanying member?

Accompanying family member: A family member who plans to come to Canada at the same time as the principal applicant.

Non-accompanying family member: A family member who has been separated from the family and is not able to, or choose not to, accompany the principal applicant to Canada.

Why do I need to list non-accompanying family members?

You must list all family members in your application for permanent residence, whether they 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 these family members are not listed on your application, you will not be able to sponsor them at a later date.

What does other family members mean?

You cannot include other relatives in your application other than those who meet the definition of family member.

If you want to come to Canada with other family members (over age children, siblings, parents, cousins, etc.), these persons require a separate application.

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Step 2: Use the document checklists and gather your documents

Read and follow the instructions below to complete the forms and use the document checklists to make sure that you have all the required forms and documents.

Please make sure that you are providing all documents and forms identified in the document checklist for Federal EMPP.

Federal EMPP checklist

Gather all the documents and forms listed on the Federal EMPP Document Checklist [IMM 0194] (PDF, 398KB) .

You Do not need to submit:

• Any police certificates. If one is required, you will be contacted at a later date.
• Any fees. These include the application fee and the biometrics fee. If you intend on requesting a loan for the Right of Permanent Residence fee, you will not need to submit this fee.

Step 3: Fill in your forms

It is a serious offence to give false or misleading information.

When filling out all the forms, be complete and accurate.

• If a section does not apply to you, then, write “Not Applicable” or “N/A”.
• If you need more space for any section, print out another page with the appropriate section, complete it and submit it with your application.

If you do not provide all the requested information and the documents from the checklists, your application will be returned to you.

Generic Application Form for Canada (IMM 0008)

Who must fill out this application form?

This form must be completed by:

• you, the principal applicant

Please follow the instructions below to ensure the form is properly completed.

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

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.

Program under which you are applying

From the list, select Economic

Question 2.

Category under which you are applying

From the list, select Federal Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot

Question 3.

How many family members, including you, are in this application

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 (any letters or emails we send you)
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:

Province/Territory

City/Town

Question 6.

If you intend to live in Quebec

Do not use this application if you intend to live in Quebec; Quebec immigration programs are not eligible under the EMPP. Instead, you should contact the Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Integration (MIFI) for more information on Quebec immigration programs.

Personal Details

Question 1.

Full Name

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

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.

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.

UCI

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.

Sex

If you choose “X” for gender, you need to complete the Request for a Change of Sex or Gender Identifier [IRM 0002] form and send it with your application if

• your foreign travel document or passport does not have the “X” gender identifier (or an equivalent non-binary option)
• you have or have had a Canadian temporary resident document with a different gender identifier, including a
  • visa
  • electronic travel authorization
  • work permit or
  • study permit

You don’t need any supporting documents.

Question 5.

Height

Enter your height in either centimetres or feet and inches.

Question 6.

Eye colour

From the list, select your eye colour.

Question 7.

Date of birth

If you don’t know your complete date of birth, write 1901/01/01 in the fields fill in the spaces for the unknown year, month or day. Include a letter of explanation saying why you used this date.

Question 8.

Place of birth

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

Question 9.

Citizenship(s)

If you aren’t a citizen of any country, choose “Stateless”.

If you are a citizen of more than one country, choose your other country of citizenship in the second field.

Question 10.

Current country of residence

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.

If you’ve lost your status

• for “Status,” choose “Other”
• in the details field, enter “Out of status, requires restoration”
• leave the “From” and “To” fields blank

Question 11.

Date and place of your last entry to Canada

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: If you chose “Other” as a status, try to provide as much detail and an explanation as to why you are out of status.
• fill in the dates (From – To) you were living in that country

Question 13.

Marital and relationship status

From the list, choose your current marital status:

You’re single if you’ve never been married and are not in a common-law relationship.

You’re married if you and your spouse have had a ceremony that legally binds you to each other. Your marriage must be legally recognized in the country where it was performed and in Canada.

You’re common-law if you’ve lived continuously with your partner in a marital-type relationship for 1 year or more.

You’re divorced if you are officially separated and have legally ended your marriage.

You’re legally separated if you’re still legally married but no longer living with your spouse.

You’re widowed if your spouse has died and you have not re-married or entered into a common-law relationship.

An annulled marriage has been legally declared as not valid. An annulment can also be a declaration by the Catholic Church that the marriage was not binding.

• Family name is also known as last name or surname.
• Given names are also known as first name and middle name. Do not use initials.
• If you’re in a common-law relationship, enter the date (year, month and day) you began living together.
• If you’re legally separated or divorced, enter the date you were no longer living together.

Question 14.

Previous marriage / common-law relationship

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.

Current mailing address

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.

If you want a representative to do business with us on your behalf, you must provide their address in this section and on the Use of a Representative [IMM 5476] (PDF, 264 KB) form.

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

Question 2.

Residential address

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.

Telephone number

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.

Alternate Telephone number

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.

Fax number

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.

Email address

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

Note: By entering your email address, you authorize 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.

US PR Card

Question 1.

Select the box to tell us if you are a lawful permanent resident of the United States.

Question 2.

If you selected “Yes”, provide your U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) number exactly as shown on the document.

Question 3.

Enter the date your USCIS document will expire.

Education/Occupation Details

Question 1.

From the list, select your highest level of education.

1. None: No education.
2. Secondary or less: High school diploma obtained after elementary school and before college, university, or other formal training.
3. Trade/apprenticeship certificate/diploma: Diploma completed in a specific trade, such as carpentry or auto mechanics.
4. Non-university certificate/diploma: Training in a profession that requires formal education but not at the university level (e.g., dental technician or engineering technician).
5. Post-secondary – no degree: Post-secondary studies at a college or university but no degree earned.
6. 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.
7. Post graduate – no degree: Post-graduate studies at a college or university but no degree earned (Master or PhD).
8. Master’s degree: Academic degree awarded by a graduate school of a college or university. You must have completed a Bachelor’s degree before you can earn a Master’s degree.
9. 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 you can earn a PhD.

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.

If you don’t work, enter “not employed”.

Question 4.

Enter your intended occupation in Canada.

Language Details

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”.
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 language testing organization to assess your proficiency in English or French.

Approved tests include:

• IELTS General
• CELPIP-G
• PTE Core
• TEF Canada
• TCF Canada

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)

Important

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

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
   • Adoptive Parent
   • Child
   • Common-Law Partner
   • Grandchild
   • Parent
   • Spouse
   • Step-Child
   • Step-Grandchild
   • Other
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)

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 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.

If you’ve lost your status

• for “Status,” choose “Other”
• in the details field, enter “Out of status, requires restoration”

leave the “From” and “To” fields 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 you don’t have one or can’t obtain one, you must select the “No” box.

Question 2.

If you select “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 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 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 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.

1. None: No education
2. Secondary or less: High school diploma obtained after elementary school and before college, university, or other formal training.
3. Trade/Apprenticeship Certificate/Diploma: Diploma completed in a specific trade, such as carpentry or auto mechanics.
4. Non-university Certificate/Diploma: Training in a profession that requires formal education but not at the university level (e.g., dental technician or engineering technician).
5. Post-Secondary – No Degree: Post-secondary studies at a college or university but no degree earned.
6. 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.
7. Post Graduate – No Degree: Post-graduate studies at a college or university but no degree earned (Master or PhD).
8. 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.
9. 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 Details

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”.
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. Follow the instructions at the bottom of the form to view the declaration.
2. Read all of the statements in all sections carefully and:
   • check the “Yes” or “No” buttons to show if you agree that the information in this application about your intended occupation, education and work experience may be shared with prospective employers to help them hire workers;
   • type your name in the space provided.
   • Sign and date in the spaces provided.

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

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 included 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.

Pre-Arrival Facilitations (IMM 0184)

Who must fill out this form?

This form must be completed by:

• you, the principal applicant

Please follow the instructions below to ensure the form is properly completed.

You must answer all questions on this form unless otherwise indicated or your application may be returned to you.

Principal Applicant Information

• In the space provided, please fill in your family and given name(s).
• Indicate what sex is identified on your passport/identity documents: male, female, other.
• If you do not identify with the sex/gender on your passport, you may self-identify your sex/gender.

Pre-Arrival Facilitations

• If you are found eligible for EMPP, you will have access to a number of facilitations. Please use the check-boxes in the form to let us know which of the pre-arrival facilitations you will require.
• Please check the boxes to indicate each facilitation you would like to request by selecting “Yes” or “No”.

Access to IOM support

• International Organization for Migration (IOM) services include: Intra- and Inter- country travel arrangements and logistics, securing exit permits, interpretation, and pre-embarkation health checks. Even if you do not require IOM assistance for travel arrangements, you are eligible to access the Canadian Orientation Abroad (COA) program. Unless you tell us not to, if your application is approved you will be referred to the IOM for a COA session for Federal EMPP applicants. This is a general orientation to life in Canada that will help you prepare for your move, and connect you to free settlement services after you arrive in Canada – such as language training.

Immigration Loans Program (ILP):

• The Immigration Loans Program (ILP) provides eligible immigrants with access to funding that would otherwise not be available to them. Loans are used to cover a number of expenses, including travel to Canada and other costs associated with immigration, specifically defraying the cost of transportation to Canada (transportation loan), and defraying the cost of the right of permanent residence fee (RPRF loan).

The objective of the transportation loan is to provide financial assistance to eligible applicants to cover the costs of transportation for themselves and their beneficiaries from overseas to their place of final destination in Canada. This includes approved service fees from the International Organization for Migration (IOM) as well as other related expenses. Any applicants who chose to book their own travel will not be issued a transportation loan.

Before issuing a loan, an officer will assess your situation according to your need, ability to repay and if applicable settlement funds already available.

Privacy Notice and Signature

Read the privacy notice, sign and date. If you do not sign, the application will be returned to you.

Durable Solution Information Form (IMM 0195) - only for applicants with a Temporary Protection Status (TPS) document

Who must fill out this form?

This form must be completed by:

• you, the principal applicant

Please follow the instructions below to ensure the form is properly completed.

You must answer all questions on this form unless otherwise indicated or your application may be returned to you.

Please complete legibly and answer all questions in the form and provide as much detail as possible. If you need more space, use additional sheets of paper the same size as this form. On each additional sheet, write your name in the top right-hand corner, and write the page number at the bottom right-hand corner. Also, indicate which question you are answering on the additional sheet, and number the lines.

Part A: Your Personal Information

Question 1.

In the space provided, please fill in:

1. your family name
2. given name(s).
3. Date of birth (yyyy-mm-dd)

Question 2.

1. Select “Yes” or “No” if you have a Temporary Protected Status issued by a state/country.

   If Yes, please attach the document and explain in detail the type of document issued.

   If No, please note that only applicants with a TPS must complete this form.

2. Select “Yes” or “No” if you can voluntarily or safely return to your country of nationality or habitual residence.

   If Yes, please explain in detail why you are able to return to your home country at this time.

3. Select “Yes” or “No” if since arriving in the country where you are currently residing, have you returned to your country of origin.

   If Yes, please provide the following details:

   • How many times have you returned?
   • The length of stay?
   • The reason of your return?
   • Any other information you believe important?

Question 3.

1. Select “Yes” or “No” if you can live permanently in safety and dignity in your current country where you are currently residing.
2. Select “Yes” or “No” if you face discrimination in the country where you are currently residing.
3. Select “Yes” or “No” if you and your dependants are authorized to work or study in the country where you are currently residing.
4. Select “Yes” or “No” if you are authorized to travel in and out of the country where you are currently residing.
5. Please provide details explaining how you have supported yourself and (if applicable) your family since arriving in the country where you are currently residing.

Question 4.

1. Select “Yes” or “No” if you have an offer of resettlement to a country other than Canada

   If Yes, when was the case/application submitted, and to which country was it submitted?

2. Select “Yes” or “No” if you are eligible for citizenship or permanent status in any other country

   If Yes, provide detail: which country? When are you eligible for citizenship?

3. Select “Yes” or “No” if you have received permanent residence status from another country

   If Yes, provide detail: which country? When have you received your permanent residence status?

Privacy Notice and Signature

Read the privacy notice, sign and date. If you do not sign, the application will be returned to you.

Offer of Employment to Foreign National – Federal EMPP (IMM 0197)

This form is required if you are applying to the Job Offer Stream (Stream A).

• Your employer must
  • fill out the form
  • print it and sign it
  • send it to you
• You (the principal applicant) must
  • read the Declaration of Employee in Section 6 and sign
  • make a digital copy, and
  • then upload it with your online application

Important: The sections 1 to 5 are to be completed by the employer

Section 1: Business Information

1. Business operation name
2. Business legal name
3. Telephone number
4. Business mail address (street and number, city, province, postal code)
5. Business address (if different than mailing address) (street and number, city, province, postal code)
6. Website address
7. Business CRA Number (First 9 digits are mandatory)
8. Date of business establishment (yyyy-mm-dd)
9. Size of business, select
   1. Number of employees:
      1. under 100 employees; or
      2. over 100 employees
   2. Gross income:
      1. less than $30,000
      2. $30,000 to 5 million
      3. Over 5 million
10. Describe the principal business activity

Section 2: Primary Contact Information of Employer

11. Family name (surname)
12. Given name(s)
13. Job title
14. Telephone number and extension
15. Fax number
16. Email address

Section 3: Details of Job

17. Job title
18. National Occupationnel Classification (NOC) code
19. Does the job meet the following requirements of the Federal EMPP?

    Select the options that the job does meet

    1. Job is full-time
    2. Job is non-seasonal
    3. Job is outside Quebec
    4. One year job offer for an occupation listed in TEER category 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
20. Address of physical job location (if different than business address) (street and number, city, province, postal code)
21. Expected start date of employment (yyyy-mm-dd)
22. Expected duration of employment, select an option
    1. Determinate, provide expected duration
    2. Indeterminate (no end date)
23. Main duties of the job
24. Select the minimum education requirements of the job
    1. Doctorate/PhD
    2. Doctor of Medicine
    3. Master’s degree
    4. Bachelor’s degree
    5. College level diploma/certificate
    6. Apprenticeship diploma/certificate
    7. High school diploma
    8. Vocational school diploma/certificate
    9. No formal education requirement
25. Experience/skills requirements of the job
26. Select “Yes” or “No” if there are provincial/territorial/federal certification, licensing or registration requirements of the job?

    If Yes, indicate the name of the certifying/licensing/registering body

27. Wage in Canadian dollars and number of work hours
    1. Amount per hour
    2. Amount per year
    3. Total number of work hours per day
    4. Total number of work hours per week
    5. Total number of work hours per month
    6. Over time rate per hour of AND starts after the number of hours of work per week
28. Describe an alternate compensation scheme (if applicable)
29. Select the benefits the employee will receive
    1. Disability insurance
    2. Dental insurance
    3. Pension
    4. Extended medical insurance (e.g. prescription drugs, paramedical services, medical services and equipment)
    5. Vacation
       1. The number of business days per year or
       2. Remuneration and the % of gross salary
    6. Other benefits
       1. Please specify further

Section 4: Employee Information

30. Family name (surname) as shown on the passport
31. Given name(s) as shown on the passport
32. Gender
    1. F-Female
    2. M-Male
    3. X-Another gender
33. Date of birth (yyyy-mm-dd)
34. Unique Client Identifier (UCI)
35. Passport number
36. Mailing address (P.O. box, Apartment/Unit, Street number, Street name, City/Town, Country, Province/State, Postal code, District)
37. Email address
38. Telephone number

Section 5: Declaration of Employer

Read the statements carefully and select all that apply.

The employer must sign and date the declaration.

Section 6: Declaration of Employee

Important: This section is to be completed by the principal applicant (the employee).

Read the statements carefully and select all that apply.

The employee must sign and date the declaration.

Use of a Representative (IMM 5476) – required when using a representative

A representative is someone who provides advice, consultation, or guidance to you at any stage of the application process. If you appoint them as your representative by filling out this form, it means that you give your representative permission to do business on your behalf with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). A representative may be paid or not paid and must be declared. Learn how to appoint a representative.

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Step 4: Submit the Application

Submitting your application to IRCC

Submit your application online via the permanent residence application portal. IRCC launched an online permanent residence application portal enabling applicants who apply for select economic permanent resident programs to submit their applications online. We’ve created the Permanent Residence Portal for applicants. If you cannot submit your application via the portal, you may submit your application via email.

If you’re a licensed representative, you can submit your clients’ application for permanent residence using your Representative Portal account.

Note: If a paid representative is submitting your application online on your behalf, they must sign in to their Representative Portal account to do so. You, as the Primary Applicant, need to electronically sign your application and your representative must also provide their declaration before submitting the application.

Online Portal

Before you submit your application, make sure you:

• answer all questions
• electronically sign your application (type your full name exactly as shown on your passport)
• upload all the supporting documents

If your application is incomplete, we’ll reject it. You’ll have to fix any errors and then re-submit it.

By e-mail

If you are unable to submit your application via the application portal, you are able to apply via e-mail. Applications must be sent from the email of principal applicant or immigration representative (if applicable). This means that any emails or documents sent from an email not listed on the undertaking (a third party) may be returned.

Emailing your application

Email: IRCC.INEMPP-PVAMERI.IRCC@cic.gc.ca

Prepare the email by following these steps:

1. Check scanner settings:
   • the principal applicant or the representative should use a high resolution scanner of at least 400 DPI
   • scanned documents can be in color or black and white
   • all forms and supporting documents must be saved and submitted in PDF format
   • applicants’ photos can exceptionally be saved in JPEG format
   • ensure the photos meet IRCC’s photo specifications
2. Prepare your email to the dedicated email address IRCC.INEMPP-PVAMERI.IRCC@cic.gc.ca:
   • you need to submit at least 8 separate email attachments and each attachment cannot be bigger than 5MB
   • IRCC does not accept compressed files (such as ZIP or RAR) as they cannot be opened
3. Use these naming conventions for your attachments:

   Note: in the naming conventions below, “PA” stands for “Principal Applicant”.

   • Document Checklist for Federal Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (IMM 0194)
     Name this file: "PA Family Name, First Name – IMM 0194 - Document Checklist Federal EMPP"
   • Trusted Partner Referral Letter (IMM 0183) - only for applicants supported by a Trusted Partner
     Name this file: "PA Family Name, First Name – IMM 0183 – Trusted Partner Referral Letter"
   • Pre-Arrival Facilitations Form (IMM 0184)
     Name this file: "PA Family Name, First Name – IMM 0184 – Pre-Arrival Facilitations"
   • Refugee Status Determination (RSD) Document Or Registered or Recorded asylum seeker document Or Registered or Recorded as a Person of Concern by UNHCR or UNRWA Or Temporary Protected Status (TPS)
     Name this file: "PA Family Name, First Name – Protection Status"
   • Durable Solution Information (IMM 0195) - only for applicants with a TPS document
     Name this file: "PA Family Name, First Name – Durable Solution”
   • Documents supporting economic criteria requirements
     Name this file: "PA Family Name, First Name – Economic Criteria”
4. Email the application to IRCC.INEMPP-PVAMERI.IRCC@cic.gc.ca with the subject line as: "Federal EMPP application for PA Family Name, First name".

   The email size cannot be bigger than 10MB. If it is, send the attachment in two or more emails and number your email subjects like this:

   • Part 1 of 2 - Federal EMPP application for PA Family Name, First name
   • Part 2 of 2 - Federal EMPP application for PA Family Name, First name

   If your email is larger than 10MB, it will bounce back and you may not receive an email auto-reply

   After you send your email to IRCC, ensure your application was received:

   • you should receive an auto-reply from IRCC for each email sent; save this or these auto-reply/replies
   • if you do not receive an auto-reply within 48 hours, write to IRCC.INEMPP-PVAMERI.IRCC@cic.gc.ca and ask whether your application was received
   • do not re-send your application unless IRCC asks you to resend it

Incomplete applications will be returned to you without being processed.

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What Happens Next?

• Online

Acknowledgment of receipt: If your application is complete, it will be placed into processing. You will be sent a letter or e-mail that:

• notifies you of this fact and provides you with your IRCC office file number
• sets out some basic instructions for contact with the IRCC office processing your file
• gives you a brief outline of future processing steps

Once you receive your acknowledgement of receipt, you can create an online account and link your application to it. You’ll be able to get email updates and a more detailed case status by having an account. Find out how to do this.

• By e-mail

Emailed applications will receive an auto-reply upon submission.

When you send your application via email, an immediate auto-reply is sent to the email address from which the application was submitted. This email confirms that the Federal EMPP application package has been received. It does not confirm that your application is complete nor does it include the name of the PA.

How we review your application

Phase 1 – Completeness check

Applications forms review

After receiving your application, IRCC reviews the application forms to ensure that all required forms for review were signed and submitted. At this stage, there is no verification as to whether applicants submitted all supporting documents necessary to assess the application.

If the application is not missing forms:

• an Acknowledgement of Receipt (AOR) is sent via email to the applicant to confirm that all of the necessary forms were submitted and signed and that the application was created in IRCC’s electronic system
• you will receive your application number at this time

If the application is missing forms or if they are not signed:

• this means the application cannot be created in IRCC’s electronic system
• an Acknowledgement of Receipt (AOR) is not sent
• an email will be sent to the email you listed in your application or your representative, if you have designated one, explaining the reasons for return.

Phase 2: Eligibility assessment for Federal EMPP

If the application is complete, IRCC will begin processing your application and determine if you meet the Federal EMPP’s requirements in order to be able to access Federal EMPP facilitations.

Your application may be forwarded to the IRCC office overseas responsible for your country of residence. At this stage, a Migration Officer may determine that enough information is available to make a decision or, they may ask for you and all accompanying family members to come for an interview. If you are selected for an interview, we will contact you with the date, time and location and will tell you which documents to bring. You and your accompanying family members must provide biometrics (fingerprint and a live photograph) at interview.

If an officer finds that you meet the Federal EMPP requirements, they will proceed with further assessments.

Phase 3: Permanent residence eligibility assessment

You are found to be eligible for permanent residence when it is determined that you meet the requirements of the Federal Economic Mobility Pathway Pilot.

Applications are assessed on a case by case basis. Once your application is ready to be assessed, a Migration Officer will review your application to determine if you are eligible.

Phase 4: Admissibility Assessment

You are admissible to immigrate to Canada when you pass:

• medical exam,
• security checks, and
• criminality checks, and
• financial checks

Once you are found eligible, you, your spouse, and each of your dependent children must complete an immigration medical exam by a doctor from the IRCC list of Panel Physicians. Only Panel Physicians approved by IRCC can do this exam. The panel physician will tell you which tests are required. We will provide you with the instructions when the time comes. You must not complete a medical exam until we tell you to.

You should not pay for your medical exam. The cost of the medical exam is paid for by the Government of Canada. Present the IFHP Certificate of Eligibility to the panel physician who is registered with the IFHP during your appointment for the medical examination. You can search panel physicians who accept IFHP Certificate of Eligibility online at https://secure.cic.gc.ca/PanelPhysicianMedecinDesigne/en/Home. If the panel physician asks for you to pay money, please report this to the IRCC office overseas. Reporting such an incident will not affect processing of your application and will help ensure the integrity of the resettlement program.

Before we issue a visa, we do background and security checks for all applicants who wish to immigrate to Canada. This includes checks into any past criminal behaviour, violations, infractions, etc. We will not contact organizations or individuals if it puts you or your family in danger. All applicants are required to disclose any criminal past, including charges, on their forms. If you do not disclose this information, regardless of how serious the charge, infraction or conviction is, your application may be refused.

Phase 5: Final stage

Once you have satisfied the Migration Officer that you are eligible and are not inadmissible, your application can be finalized.

If you have indicated that you would like to have IOM arrange for your transportation, then IRCC will advise IOM to coordinate directly with you. You will be contacted directly by IOM.

If you do not have a valid passport for travel, IRCC will issue a travel document to facilitate your travel to Canada. You may travel with your valid passport, however even if you have a valid passport, you may be provided with a travel document to facilitate your travel to Canada. Please note that some countries require that exit permits be obtained prior to departure in order to leave the country. In those instances, an IRCC office overseas will provide you with more information at this stage. Please note the costs, processing times and procedures for exit permits vary greatly. It is your responsibility to understand the process to obtain the exit permit.

Things that delay processing

The following may delay processing:

• missing or out of date contact information (phone number, e-mail address)
• you failing to inform us of changes in family composition in a timely manner
• your application is incomplete or there are gaps or missing information in your application
• there is a criminal, security or medical problem which is identified during the examination
• obtaining exit permits
• you send e-mails/letters without mentioning your file number
• you submit unclear photocopies of documents
• you send documents without a certified English or French translation
• we need to consult with other offices in Canada and overseas
• you do not provide photos that meet specifications

Phase 6: Arrival in Canada

If you are approved to become a permanent resident in Canada, help is available to make your adjustment to life in Canada easier as a newcomer. It should be noted that this help is limited to the help generally provided to all economic class permanent residents.

If you are approved to become a permanent resident in Canada, you do not need to apply for a PR card as it will be processed automatically once you are requested to provide a photo and residential address in Canada.

Before you arrive, unless you have asked us not to we will refer you to the IOM for the EMPP specific Canadian Orientation Abroad (COA) program to help you prepare for your move, and connect you to free settlement services after you arrive in Canada.

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Other Important Information

1. Fees and travel documents

Fees

The only eligible fee for a permanent resident application submitted under the Federal EMPP is the Right of Permanent Residence fee. You are exempted from paying the Permanent Residence application fee and the biometrics fee.

Travel documents

You must submit a copy of your and your family’s valid passports with your application.

You can use your valid passport to travel to Canada. If you do not have one or to facilitate your travel to Canada, IRCC will provide you with a travel document.

2. Updating your contact information

• During the application process, you must advise IRCC of any change in your or your family member’s contact information (address phone number, new e-mail address, etc.). We must have up to date contact information for you in order to contact you when required. You can do this by completing the Case Specific Inquiry tool.

3. Checking application status

Once your application has been received and reviewed by IRCC, you can check its status on-line.

4. Protecting your information

Your personal information is:

• available to IRCC and the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) employees who need to see it to provide the services to you; and
• not disclosed to other organizations except as permitted under the provisions of the Privacy Act or the Citizenship Regulations.

For more information about the protection of your data, visit the Help Centre.

5. For additional information on:

• Helping Newcomers Succeed in Canada Brochure: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/publication-helping-newcomers-succeed-in-canada-brochure.html
• Free Newcomer Settlement Services: https://ircc.canada.ca/english/newcomers/services/index.asp

6. Need help?

If you need help, you can find answers to your questions by visiting the Help Centre.