How to request a waiver

 Only a health care professional licensed to practice in Canada can fill out the form.

The completed form needs to

• describe the mental disability (like an intellectual or a developmental disability)
• if applicable, explain any severe medical condition that has lasted (or may last) for at least 1 year
  • For example, if the medical condition caused or coexists with the mental disability.
  • This helps us to process your request to waive the citizenship test or language requirement (or both).

Fill out this form to request a waiver for the citizenship test or language requirement (or both).

If applicable, include

• additional pages for your answers (if you don’t have enough space in the form)
• for questions 8 and 9:
  • a class attendance report or
  • a letter from a learning centre or your teacher

A representative must complete the Use of a Representative Form(opens in a new tab)  .

A guardian (like a caregiver or legal guardian) must submit 1 of these documents to prove their relationship with the applicant:

• a power of attorney document
• a court order, or
• an affidavit (sworn statement) for the guardianship

Find out how to prepare the document

You may send other documents that can help us review your request, like

• a medical test result or report
• an audiogram and an attestation from an audiologist (for a hearing impairment)

Find out how to prepare the document

Before you submit your application, upload the completed forms and any supporting documents in the “Other documents” section of your online account.

Include the completed forms and any supporting documents in your mailed paper application(opens in a new tab) .

You can request a waiver after you’ve submitted your application (if you didn’t request it when you applied).

If we’re still processing your application, you can send your waiver forms and documents through the web form(opens in a new tab) .

How to fill out the web form:

1. For the “Who are you?” question, select “I’m a representative.”

   You must

   • have included the Use of a Representative Form (IMM 5476)(opens in a new tab)  in the submitted application or
   • if you didn’t include it in the application, complete and upload the IMM 5476 form to the web form (step 5 below)
2. Complete all of the required fields.
3. Under “Did we ask you to add the document(s) to your application?,” select “No, I want to add the document(s) to support or complete my application.”
4. In the text box under “Tell us about your request,” type “Waiver request for citizenship.”
5. Upload all your forms and documents.

 Only a health care professional licensed to practice in Canada can fill out the form.

The completed form needs to

• describe the mental disability (like an intellectual or a developmental disability)
• if applicable, explain any severe medical condition that has lasted (or may last) for at least 1 year
  • For example, if the medical condition caused or coexists with the mental disability.
  • This helps us to process your request to waive the citizenship test or language requirement (or both).

Fill out this form to request a waiver for the citizenship test or language requirement (or both).

If applicable, include

• additional pages for your answers (if you don’t have enough space in the form)
• for questions 8 and 9:
  • a class attendance report or
  • a letter from a learning centre or your teacher

A representative must complete the Use of a Representative Form(opens in a new tab)  .

You can request a waiver after you’ve submitted your application (if you didn’t request it when you applied).

If we’re still processing your application, you can send your waiver forms and documents through the web form(opens in a new tab) .

How to fill out the web form:

1. For the “Who are you?” question, select “I’m a representative.”

   You must

   • have included the Use of a Representative Form (IMM 5476)(opens in a new tab)  in the submitted application or
   • if you didn’t include it in the application, complete and upload the IMM 5476 form to the web form (step 5 below)
2. Complete all of the required fields.
3. Under “Did we ask you to add the document(s) to your application?,” select “No, I want to add the document(s) to support or complete my application.”
4. In the text box under “Tell us about your request,” type “Waiver request for citizenship.”
5. Upload all your forms and documents.

 Only a health care professional licensed to practice in Canada can fill out the form.

The completed form needs to

• describe the mental disability (like an intellectual or a developmental disability)
• if applicable, explain any severe medical condition that has lasted (or may last) for at least 1 year
  • For example, if the medical condition caused or coexists with the mental disability.
  • This helps us to process your request to waive the citizenship test or language requirement (or both).

Fill out this form to request a waiver for the citizenship test or language requirement (or both).

If applicable, include

• additional pages for your answers (if you don’t have enough space in the form)
• for questions 8 and 9:
  • a class attendance report or
  • a letter from a learning centre or your teacher

You can request a waiver after you’ve submitted your application (if you didn’t request it when you applied).

If we’re still processing your application, you can send your forms and documents through the web form(opens in a new tab) .

How to fill out the web form:

1. For the “Who are you?” question, select “I’m the principal applicant” (even if you’re the applicant’s guardian).
   

   Do not select “I’m a representative” or “I’m writing on behalf of the applicant” (if you do, we won’t respond to you).

2. Complete all of the required fields.
3. Under “Did we ask you to add the document(s) to your application?,” select “No, I want to add the document(s) to support or complete my application.”
4. In the text box under “Tell us about your request,” type “Waiver request for citizenship.”
5. Upload all your forms and documents.

 Only a health care professional licensed to practice in Canada can fill out the form.

The completed form needs to

• describe the mental disability (like an intellectual or a developmental disability)
• if applicable, explain any severe medical condition that has lasted (or may last) for at least 1 year
  • For example, if the medical condition caused or coexists with the mental disability.
  • This helps us to process your request to waive the citizenship test or language requirement (or both).

Fill out this form to request a waiver for the citizenship test or language requirement (or both).

If applicable, include

• additional pages for your answers (if you don’t have enough space in the form)
• for questions 8 and 9:
  • a class attendance report or
  • a letter from a learning centre or your teacher

A representative must complete the Use of a Representative Form(opens in a new tab)  .

You can request a waiver after you’ve submitted your application (if you didn’t request it when you applied).

If we’re still processing your application, you can send your waiver forms and documents through the web form(opens in a new tab) .

How to fill out the web form:

1. For the “Who are you?” question, select “I’m a representative.”

   You must

   • have included the Use of a Representative Form (IMM 5476)(opens in a new tab)  in the submitted application or
   • if you didn’t include it in the application, complete and upload the IMM 5476 form to the web form (step 5 below)
2. Complete all of the required fields.
3. Under “Did we ask you to add the document(s) to your application?,” select “No, I want to add the document(s) to support or complete my application.”
4. In the text box under “Tell us about your request,” type “Waiver request for citizenship.”
5. Upload all your forms and documents.

 Only a health care professional licensed to practice in Canada can fill out the form.

The completed form needs to

• describe the mental disability (like an intellectual or a developmental disability)
• if applicable, explain any severe medical condition that has lasted (or may last) for at least 1 year
  • For example, if the medical condition caused or coexists with the mental disability.
  • This helps us to process your request to waive the citizenship test or language requirement (or both).

Fill out this form to request a waiver for the citizenship test or language requirement (or both).

If applicable, include

• additional pages for your answers (if you don’t have enough space in the form)
• for questions 8 and 9:
  • a class attendance report or
  • a letter from a learning centre or your teacher

You can request a waiver after you’ve submitted your application (if you didn’t request it when you applied).

If we’re still processing your application, you can send your forms and documents through the web form(opens in a new tab) .

How to fill out the web form:

1. For the “Who are you?” question, select “I’m the principal applicant.”
2. Complete all of the required fields.
3. Under “Did we ask you to add the document(s) to your application?,” select “No, I want to add the document(s) to support or complete my application.”
4. In the text box under “Tell us about your request,” type “Waiver request for citizenship.”
5. Upload all your forms and documents.

 Only health care professional licensed to practice in Canada can fill out the form.

The completed form needs to

• describe the mental disability (like an intellectual or a developmental disability)
• if applicable, explain any severe medical condition that has lasted (or may last) for at least 1 year
  • For example, if the medical condition caused or coexists with the mental disability.

A representative must complete the Use of a Representative Form(opens in a new tab)  .

You can request a waiver after you’ve submitted your application (if you didn’t request it when you applied).

If we’re still processing your application, you can send your waiver forms and documents through the web form(opens in a new tab) .

How to fill out the web form:

1. For the “Who are you?” question, select “I’m a representative.”

   You must

   • have included the Use of a Representative Form (IMM 5476)(opens in a new tab)  in the submitted application or
   • if you didn’t include it in the application, complete and upload the IMM 5476 form to the web form (step 5 below)
2. Complete all of the required fields.
3. Under “Did we ask you to add the document(s) to your application?,” select “No, I want to add the document(s) to support or complete my application.”
4. In the text box under “Tell us about your request,” type “Waiver request for citizenship.”
5. Upload all your forms and documents.

 Only health care professional licensed to practice in Canada can fill out the form.

The completed form needs to

• describe the mental disability (like an intellectual or a developmental disability)
• if applicable, explain any severe medical condition that has lasted (or may last) for at least 1 year
  • For example, if the medical condition caused or coexists with the mental disability.

A representative must complete the Use of a Representative Form(opens in a new tab)  .

You can request a waiver after you’ve submitted your application (if you didn’t request it when you applied).

If we’re still processing your application, you can send your waiver forms and documents through the web form(opens in a new tab) .

How to fill out the web form:

1. For the “Who are you?” question, select “I’m a representative.”

   You must

   • have included the Use of a Representative Form (IMM 5476)(opens in a new tab)  in the submitted application or
   • if you didn’t include it in the application, complete and upload the IMM 5476 form to the web form (step 5 below)
2. Complete all of the required fields.
3. Under “Did we ask you to add the document(s) to your application?,” select “No, I want to add the document(s) to support or complete my application.”
4. In the text box under “Tell us about your request,” type “Waiver request for citizenship.”
5. Upload all your forms and documents.

 Only health care professional licensed to practice in Canada can fill out the form.

The completed form needs to

• describe the mental disability (like an intellectual or a developmental disability)
• if applicable, explain any severe medical condition that has lasted (or may last) for at least 1 year
  • For example, if the medical condition caused or coexists with the mental disability.

You can request a waiver after you’ve submitted your application (if you didn’t request it when you applied).

If we’re still processing your application, you can send your forms and documents through the web form(opens in a new tab) .

How to fill out the web form:

1. For the “Who are you?” question, select “I’m the principal applicant” (even if you’re the applicant’s guardian).
   

   Do not select “I’m a representative” or “I’m writing on behalf of the applicant” (if you do, we won’t respond to you).

2. Complete all of the required fields.
3. Under “Did we ask you to add the document(s) to your application?,” select “No, I want to add the document(s) to support or complete my application.”
4. In the text box under “Tell us about your request,” type “Waiver request for citizenship.”
5. Upload all your forms and documents.

 Only health care professional licensed to practice in Canada can fill out the form.

The completed form needs to

• describe the mental disability (like an intellectual or a developmental disability)
• if applicable, explain any severe medical condition that has lasted (or may last) for at least 1 year
  • For example, if the medical condition caused or coexists with the mental disability.

A representative must complete the Use of a Representative Form(opens in a new tab)  .

You can request a waiver after you’ve submitted your application (if you didn’t request it when you applied).

If we’re still processing your application, you can send your waiver forms and documents through the web form(opens in a new tab) .

How to fill out the web form:

1. For the “Who are you?” question, select “I’m a representative.”

   You must

   • have included the Use of a Representative Form (IMM 5476)(opens in a new tab)  in the submitted application or
   • if you didn’t include it in the application, complete and upload the IMM 5476 form to the web form (step 5 below)
2. Complete all of the required fields.
3. Under “Did we ask you to add the document(s) to your application?,” select “No, I want to add the document(s) to support or complete my application.”
4. In the text box under “Tell us about your request,” type “Waiver request for citizenship.”
5. Upload all your forms and documents.

 Only health care professional licensed to practice in Canada can fill out the form.

The completed form needs to

• describe the mental disability (like an intellectual or a developmental disability)
• if applicable, explain any severe medical condition that has lasted (or may last) for at least 1 year
  • For example, if the medical condition caused or coexists with the mental disability.

You can request a waiver after you’ve submitted your application (if you didn’t request it when you applied).

If we’re still processing your application, you can send your forms and documents through the web form(opens in a new tab) .

How to fill out the web form:

1. For the “Who are you?” question, select “I’m the principal applicant.”
2. Complete all of the required fields.
3. Under “Did we ask you to add the document(s) to your application?,” select “No, I want to add the document(s) to support or complete my application.”
4. In the text box under “Tell us about your request,” type “Waiver request for citizenship.”
5. Upload all your forms and documents.

 Only health care professional licensed to practice in Canada can fill out the form.

The completed form needs to describe any severe medical condition that has lasted (or may last) for at least 1 year.

Fill out this form to request a waiver for the citizenship test or language requirement (or both).

If applicable, include

• additional pages for your answers (if you don’t have enough space in the form)
• for questions 8 and 9:
  • a class attendance report or
  • a letter from a learning centre or your teacher

A representative must complete the Use of a Representative Form(opens in a new tab)  .

You can request a waiver after you’ve submitted your application (if you didn’t request it when you applied).

If we’re still processing your application, you can send your waiver forms and documents through the web form(opens in a new tab) .

How to fill out the web form:

1. For the “Who are you?” question, select “I’m a representative.”

   You must

   • have included the Use of a Representative Form (IMM 5476)(opens in a new tab)  in the submitted application or
   • if you didn’t include it in the application, complete and upload the IMM 5476 form to the web form (step 5 below)
2. Complete all of the required fields.
3. Under “Did we ask you to add the document(s) to your application?,” select “No, I want to add the document(s) to support or complete my application.”
4. In the text box under “Tell us about your request,” type “Waiver request for citizenship.”
5. Upload all your forms and documents.

 Only health care professional licensed to practice in Canada can fill out the form.

The completed form needs to describe any severe medical condition that has lasted (or may last) for at least 1 year.

Fill out this form to request a waiver for the citizenship test or language requirement (or both).

If applicable, include

• additional pages for your answers (if you don’t have enough space in the form)
• for questions 8 and 9:
  • a class attendance report or
  • a letter from a learning centre or your teacher

A representative must complete the Use of a Representative Form(opens in a new tab)  .

You can request a waiver after you’ve submitted your application (if you didn’t request it when you applied).

If we’re still processing your application, you can send your waiver forms and documents through the web form(opens in a new tab) .

How to fill out the web form:

1. For the “Who are you?” question, select “I’m a representative.”

   You must

   • have included the Use of a Representative Form (IMM 5476)(opens in a new tab)  in the submitted application or
   • if you didn’t include it in the application, complete and upload the IMM 5476 form to the web form (step 5 below)
2. Complete all of the required fields.
3. Under “Did we ask you to add the document(s) to your application?,” select “No, I want to add the document(s) to support or complete my application.”
4. In the text box under “Tell us about your request,” type “Waiver request for citizenship.”
5. Upload all your forms and documents.

 Only health care professional licensed to practice in Canada can fill out the form.

The completed form needs to describe any severe medical condition that has lasted (or may last) for at least 1 year.

Fill out this form to request a waiver for the citizenship test or language requirement (or both).

If applicable, include

• additional pages for your answers (if you don’t have enough space in the form)
• for questions 8 and 9:
  • a class attendance report or
  • a letter from a learning centre or your teacher

You can request a waiver after you’ve submitted your application (if you didn’t request it when you applied).

If we’re still processing your application, you can send your forms and documents through the web form(opens in a new tab) .

How to fill out the web form:

1. For the “Who are you?” question, select “I’m the principal applicant” (even if you’re the applicant’s guardian).
   

   Do not select “I’m a representative” or “I’m writing on behalf of the applicant” (if you do, we won’t respond to you).

2. Complete all of the required fields.
3. Under “Did we ask you to add the document(s) to your application?,” select “No, I want to add the document(s) to support or complete my application.”
4. In the text box under “Tell us about your request,” type “Waiver request for citizenship.”
5. Upload all your forms and documents.

 Only health care professional licensed to practice in Canada can fill out the form.

The completed form needs to describe any severe medical condition that has lasted (or may last) for at least 1 year.

Fill out this form to request a waiver for the citizenship test or language requirement (or both).

If applicable, include

• additional pages for your answers (if you don’t have enough space in the form)
• for questions 8 and 9:
  • a class attendance report or
  • a letter from a learning centre or your teacher

A representative must complete the Use of a Representative Form(opens in a new tab)  .

You can request a waiver after you’ve submitted your application (if you didn’t request it when you applied).

If we’re still processing your application, you can send your waiver forms and documents through the web form(opens in a new tab) .

How to fill out the web form:

1. For the “Who are you?” question, select “I’m a representative.”

   You must

   • have included the Use of a Representative Form (IMM 5476)(opens in a new tab)  in the submitted application or
   • if you didn’t include it in the application, complete and upload the IMM 5476 form to the web form (step 5 below)
2. Complete all of the required fields.
3. Under “Did we ask you to add the document(s) to your application?,” select “No, I want to add the document(s) to support or complete my application.”
4. In the text box under “Tell us about your request,” type “Waiver request for citizenship.”
5. Upload all your forms and documents.

 Only health care professional licensed to practice in Canada can fill out the form.

The completed form needs to describe any severe medical condition that has lasted (or may last) for at least 1 year.

Fill out this form to request a waiver for the citizenship test or language requirement (or both).

If applicable, include

• additional pages for your answers (if you don’t have enough space in the form)
• for questions 8 and 9:
  • a class attendance report or
  • a letter from a learning centre or your teacher

You can request a waiver after you’ve submitted your application (if you didn’t request it when you applied).

If we’re still processing your application, you can send your forms and documents through the web form(opens in a new tab) .

How to fill out the web form:

1. For the “Who are you?” question, select “I’m the principal applicant.”
2. Complete all of the required fields.
3. Under “Did we ask you to add the document(s) to your application?,” select “No, I want to add the document(s) to support or complete my application.”
4. In the text box under “Tell us about your request,” type “Waiver request for citizenship.”
5. Upload all your forms and documents.

Fill out this form to request a waiver for the citizenship test or language requirement (or both).

If applicable, include

• additional pages for your answers (if you don’t have enough space in the form)
• for questions 8 and 9:
  • a class attendance report or
  • a letter from a learning centre or your teacher

A representative must complete the Use of a Representative Form(opens in a new tab)  .

You can request a waiver after you’ve submitted your application (if you didn’t request it when you applied).

If we’re still processing your application, you can send your waiver forms and documents through the web form(opens in a new tab) .

How to fill out the web form:

1. For the “Who are you?” question, select “I’m a representative.”

   You must

   • have included the Use of a Representative Form (IMM 5476)(opens in a new tab)  in the submitted application or
   • if you didn’t include it in the application, complete and upload the IMM 5476 form to the web form (step 5 below)
2. Complete all of the required fields.
3. Under “Did we ask you to add the document(s) to your application?,” select “No, I want to add the document(s) to support or complete my application.”
4. In the text box under “Tell us about your request,” type “Waiver request for citizenship.”
5. Upload all your forms and documents.

Fill out this form to request a waiver for the citizenship test or language requirement (or both).

If applicable, include

• additional pages for your answers (if you don’t have enough space in the form)
• for questions 8 and 9:
  • a class attendance report or
  • a letter from a learning centre or your teacher

A representative must complete the Use of a Representative Form(opens in a new tab)  .

You can request a waiver after you’ve submitted your application (if you didn’t request it when you applied).

If we’re still processing your application, you can send your waiver forms and documents through the web form(opens in a new tab) .

How to fill out the web form:

1. For the “Who are you?” question, select “I’m a representative.”

   You must

   • have included the Use of a Representative Form (IMM 5476)(opens in a new tab)  in the submitted application or
   • if you didn’t include it in the application, complete and upload the IMM 5476 form to the web form (step 5 below)
2. Complete all of the required fields.
3. Under “Did we ask you to add the document(s) to your application?,” select “No, I want to add the document(s) to support or complete my application.”
4. In the text box under “Tell us about your request,” type “Waiver request for citizenship.”
5. Upload all your forms and documents.

Fill out this form to request a waiver for the citizenship test or language requirement (or both).

If applicable, include

• additional pages for your answers (if you don’t have enough space in the form)
• for questions 8 and 9:
  • a class attendance report or
  • a letter from a learning centre or your teacher

You can request a waiver after you’ve submitted your application (if you didn’t request it when you applied).

If we’re still processing your application, you can send your forms and documents through the web form(opens in a new tab) .

How to fill out the web form:

1. For the “Who are you?” question, select “I’m the principal applicant” (even if you’re the applicant’s guardian).
   

   Do not select “I’m a representative” or “I’m writing on behalf of the applicant” (if you do, we won’t respond to you).

2. Complete all of the required fields.
3. Under “Did we ask you to add the document(s) to your application?,” select “No, I want to add the document(s) to support or complete my application.”
4. In the text box under “Tell us about your request,” type “Waiver request for citizenship.”
5. Upload all your forms and documents.

Fill out this form to request a waiver for the citizenship test or language requirement (or both).

If applicable, include

• additional pages for your answers (if you don’t have enough space in the form)
• for questions 8 and 9:
  • a class attendance report or
  • a letter from a learning centre or your teacher

A representative must complete the Use of a Representative Form(opens in a new tab)  .

You can request a waiver after you’ve submitted your application (if you didn’t request it when you applied).

If we’re still processing your application, you can send your waiver forms and documents through the web form(opens in a new tab) .

How to fill out the web form:

1. For the “Who are you?” question, select “I’m a representative.”

   You must

   • have included the Use of a Representative Form (IMM 5476)(opens in a new tab)  in the submitted application or
   • if you didn’t include it in the application, complete and upload the IMM 5476 form to the web form (step 5 below)
2. Complete all of the required fields.
3. Under “Did we ask you to add the document(s) to your application?,” select “No, I want to add the document(s) to support or complete my application.”
4. In the text box under “Tell us about your request,” type “Waiver request for citizenship.”
5. Upload all your forms and documents.

Fill out this form to request a waiver for the citizenship test or language requirement (or both).

If applicable, include

• additional pages for your answers (if you don’t have enough space in the form)
• for questions 8 and 9:
  • a class attendance report or
  • a letter from a learning centre or your teacher

You can request a waiver after you’ve submitted your application (if you didn’t request it when you applied).

If we’re still processing your application, you can send your forms and documents through the web form(opens in a new tab) .

How to fill out the web form:

1. For the “Who are you?” question, select “I’m the principal applicant.”
2. Complete all of the required fields.
3. Under “Did we ask you to add the document(s) to your application?,” select “No, I want to add the document(s) to support or complete my application.”
4. In the text box under “Tell us about your request,” type “Waiver request for citizenship.”
5. Upload all your forms and documents.