How to apply

Deadline to apply: Your application must be received in our mailroom by October 27, 2025

Learn how to apply for this permanent residence application for families of victims of Ukraine International Airlines Flight PS752.

1. Get your forms and documents ready

   You must use the Document checklist (IMM 0257) to make sure you include all forms and documents you need.

   You must declare all your family members on your application, even if they don’t plan to come to Canada with you. If you don’t, you won’t be able to sponsor them later.

   Use the application instruction guide (Guide 0258E) (opens in a new tab) to help you complete your application.

   PDF forms you’ll print and mail

   • Document checklist (IMM 0257) (opens in a new tab) 
     • Place the checklist on top, as a cover to your application package.
   • Generic Application Form for Canada (IMM 0008) (opens in a new tab) 
     • Special instructions for IMM 008

       • Some sections of this form may not apply to this pathway
       • Under “Application Details”
         • For question 1, select “Economic”
         • For question 2, select “TR to PR pathway”
           This does not mean that you are applying for permanent residence under the TR to PR pathway. Based on the information that you are submitting, you will be assessed under the Permanent Residence Pathway for certain family members of victims of PS752.
         • For question 6, as you must intend to live outside of the province of Quebec, parts a), b), and c) are not applicable and can be left blank.
   • Schedule A – Background/Declaration (IMM 5669) (opens in a new tab)

   PDF forms you’ll print and mail, if applicable

   • Additional Dependants/Declaration (IMM 0008DEP) (opens in a new tab), if applicable
   • Additional Family Information (IMM 5406) (opens in a new tab), if applicable
   • Use of a Representative (IMM 5476) (opens in a new tab), if applicable
   • Authority to Release Personal Information to a Designated Individual (IMM 5475) (opens in a new tab), If you want to allow us to release information from your application to someone other than yourself who will not act as your representative
   If you’re having technical issues

   If you’re having technical issues applying, contact us using the web form.

   • Under type of application/enquiry, choose technical difficulties from the drop-down menu.
   • Upload screenshots from your account that show us
     • the page where you’re having problems
     • the error message(s) you get

   If you need to upload a number of images, find out how to combine them into 1 document.

2. Pay your application fees

   Fees: From $1,210

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

   Processing fees	You need to pay processing fees for you and anyone you include on your application.
   Right of permanent residence fee	You need to pay the right of permanent residence fee before your application is approved.
   Biometrics fee	In most cases, you’ll pay a biometrics fee when you submit your application. If you don’t, your application may be delayed. This fee covers the cost of collecting fingerprints and a digital photo.
   Other fees	Depending on your situation, you may need to pay third parties for a: medical exam police certificate

3. Submit your completed application

   1. Put your application package into an envelope

      Don’t use staples, binders, plastic sleeves, folders or albums to submit your application. You can use elastic bands or paper clips to attach photos

      Place the document checklist on top of your complete application package, as a cover to your application package

   2. Check your application to make sure you:

      •  answer all questions
      •  print and sign all your forms
      •  have the receipt for your fees
      •  have all your supporting documents in the order listed

   3. Mail your complete application

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

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

      If you forget something, we’ll send your application back to you without processing it.

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

Track your application

If you submit a paper application, we recommend that you use a postal or courier service with a tracking number to ensure you get proof that your application was delivered to the IRCC office.

Find out how to check if your application has been received