How to apply

Status: Open until January 21, 2027

This application is a permanent residence application for certain foreign nationals who

• came to Canada under the age of 19
• were placed under the legal responsibility of a child and family services provider
• may now face removal

Read the instruction guide

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

• eligibility
• how to complete your forms

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1. Check your eligibility

Before you start the application, check if you're eligible.

2. Complete your forms and gather your documents

Make sure you fill out all the forms and documents that are listed in your document checklist [IMM 0203] (PDF, 1.0 MB).
You must fill out and print the following documents:

• Generic Application Form for Canada [IMM 0008] (PDF, 652 KB)
  • Under “Program under which you are applying,” select Other
  • Under “Category under which you are applying,” select In-Canada - Humanitarian & Compassionate Considerations
• Schedule A - Background/Declaration [IMM 5669] (PDF, 776.39 KB)
• Additional Family Information [IMM 5406] (PDF, 570 KB), if applicable
• attestation letter and attendance records
• completed document checklist (check all the forms and documents you have included)

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

Photo specifications

You need one photo for each person on your application.

Show the photo specifications to your photographer to make sure your photos meet our requirements.

If you want to use a representative

A representative can

• help you prepare the documents you need to upload
• answer questions about the forms

You can use either an

• authorized paid immigration representative (an immigration consultant or lawyer)
  • An authorized paid immigration representative can fill out forms and communicate with us on your behalf through their own account.
• unpaid immigration representative including your family member in Canada

Find out more about representatives.

If you want to appoint someone to do business with us on your behalf, you must

• fill out a Use of a Representative [IMM 5476] (PDF, 648.31 KB) form
• sign the form (digitally or by hand) and get your immigration representative to do so as well
• submit the form with your application

Release of information to someone other than an immigration representative

If you want to allow us to release information from your application to someone other than yourself who will not act as your representative you must:

• fill out an Authority to Release Personal Information to a Designated Individual [IMM 5475] (PDF, 593.57 KB) form
• sign the form (digitally or by hand)
• upload the form with your application

3. Mail your application

Send the complete application in a stamped envelope. If you are applying as a family, send all the documents in one envelope.

You must also write your name and address in the top left-hand corner of the envelope.

Mail the application to the following address:

Mailing address
IRCC - Humanitarian Migration Vancouver
FN/State Care
300-800 Burrard St
Vancouver BC V6Z 0B6