In-Canada families of Canadian victims of recent air disasters – Pathway to permanent residence: How to apply

Read the instruction guide

The instruction guide helps you complete the application correctly. It includes information about

• eligibility
• fees
• how to complete your forms

You can ask for this guide in another format.

Get your checklist and forms

Use the document checklist to make sure you include all the forms and documents you need.

• Generic Application Form for Canada (IMM 0008) (PDF, 663 KB)
• Additional Dependants/Declaration Form (IMM 0008DEP) (PDF, 434 KB), if applicable
• Schedule A: Background/Declaration (IMM 5669) (opens in a new tab)
• Additional Family Information Form – Permanent Residence (IMM 5406) (opens in a new tab)
• Document Checklist – In-Canada families of Canadian victims of recent air disasters  [IMM 0129] (opens in a new tab)
• Use of a Representative Form [IMM 5476] (opens in a new tab) , if applicable
• Authority to Release Personal Information to a Designated Individual (IMM 5475) (opens in a new tab), if applicable

 Get help to open an application form or to fill one out in the Help Centre.

Complete your forms and gather documents

Use the instruction guide to fill out your application forms.

Follow the document checklist [IMM 0129] (opens in a new tab) to make sure you don’t forget anything.

Pay your application fees

You have to pay your fees online. After you pay, print the receipt and include it with your application.

Submit your application

Review the instruction guide to make sure your application is complete. If you forget something, we’ll send your application back to you without processing it.

Before you submit your application, make sure you have

• placed the checklist on top of your complete application package, as a cover to your application package
• answered all the questions on your forms
• signed your application and each form
• included your fee payment receipt
• included all the supporting documents in the order they’re listed on the checklist

Label your envelope

To submit your application, put your application package into an envelope and label the envelope as follows:

“Victims of air disasters public policy – VAD”

You must apply to extend an expiring visitor record, work permit or study permit separately.

Mail your application

Mail your complete application to

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

We won’t accept your application at any other office.

Deadline to apply

We’ll accept applications for this process until May 11, 2022.

Tracking your application package

You can use a courier service that requires a signature when delivered. This gives you a delivery confirmation and allows you to track your package.

Another format

If you need the instruction guide for this program in another format, email your request to VancouverBRO@cic.gc.ca.

We’ll only respond to emails that request an alternative guide format.

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