Schedule 2: Refugees Outside Canada (IMM 0008 SCH2)

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General Application Information

Schedule 2 – Refugees Outside Canada (IMM 0008 Schedule 2)

(This form is available in PDF only)

This form must be completed by:

  • you, the principal applicant;
  • your spouse or common-law partner (whether accompanying you to Canada or not), and;
  • your dependent children aged 18 years or older (whether accompanying you to Canada or not).

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General Application Information

Check the box to tell us if you are:

  • the principal applicant; or
  • a family member.

Write your:

  • Family name
  • Given name(s)
  • Date of birth.
  • Unique Client Identifier (UCI) or file number (if you know).

Parts A and B: Case Narrative & Immigration status and settlement abilities

For parts A & B, read the questions carefully and provide as much information as possible. Providing precise information will make it easier for us to process your application.

Part C: Additional Family information

You must list all family members on this form even if they are not accompanying you to Canada, are deceased, presumed deceased or their whereabouts are unknown.

If the family member is deceased, type “deceased” in the “present address and e-mail address” box.

If the family member’s location is unknown, type “unknown” in the “present address and e-mail address” box.

Question 8

Family information

Provide the following information for yourself, your spouse (if applicable), your mother and father. Enter their:

  • name
  • relationship
  • date of birth
  • city/town and country of birth
  • marital status
  • present address
  • e-mail address
Question 9

Children

You must list the following information for all of your children. Enter their:

  • name
  • their relationship to you (e.g. daughter, son, step-daughter, adopted son)
  • date of birth
  • city/town and country of birth
  • marital status
  • present address
  • e-mail address
Question 10

Brothers and sisters

Provide the following information for all your brothers and sisters. Enter their:

  • name
  • relationship to you (sister, brother, step-sister, step-brother, etc.)
  • date of birth
  • city/town and country of birth
  • marital status (including common-law relationships) and
  • present address
  • e-mail address
Question 11

Relatives in Canada

Provide the following information for any relatives you have in Canada. Enter their:

  • name
  • relationship to you (aunt, uncle, brother, sister, cousin, etc.)
  • telephone number
  • current city and province of residence
  • e-mail address

This information is used for government-assisted refugees to help in matching them with a destination in Canada.

Part D: Consent and Declaration

Question 12
  1. Tell us if someone helped you complete your application. This includes anyone who helped you answer the questions.

    If you answer “Yes”, write the name of the individual or organization that helped you.

  2. Tell us if you paid this person or organization to help you complete your form.
Question 13

Declaration of applicant

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

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