Immigrate through the Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot: Complete your application for the EMPP
Step 1: Get ready to apply
Before you start your Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (EMPP) application, make sure you
- get a nomination, endorsement or recommendation from a province or community (depending on which program you apply to)
- complete an application for one of the economic immigration programs
- Atlantic Immigration Program
- Provincial Nominee Program
- Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot
You must complete your economic immigration application online in the Permanent residence portal. You must then complete your EMPP application online as well. You’ll submit both applications together through the portal.
If you can’t use the portal, you can apply by email.
You can apply for the EMPP on your own, or with help from one of our partners. Find out how to apply using a partner
Step 2: Get your checklist and forms
Checklist
Use this checklist to make sure you include all the forms and documents you need.
Forms for you to fill out
If you apply with temporary protected status, you must also complete and attach the Durable Solutions form [IMM 0195] (PDF, 180.4 MB).
If you’re applying with support from a chosen partner, you must also include the Trusted Partner Referral Letter [IMM 0183]. (The partner you’re working with will give you this form.)
Step 3: Complete your form
Use the instruction guide (IMM 0139) to fill out your form.
Make sure you have Adobe Reader 10 or higher and JavaScript turned on. If you have trouble downloading a form, right-click the link and choose “Save Target As...”
Complete the forms on your computer instead of by hand. It’s easier and reduces mistakes that can cause delays.
Step 4: Submit your application
You’ll submit both applications together through the portal:
- your economic immigration program application
- your EMPP application
Submit your applications online through the Permanent residence portal
Make sure your documents are in the right format
All forms and documents must be in PDF format. Photos can be in JPEG or PNG format.
Save and upload your documents under specific names
In the Additional Supporting Documents section
- click “search for a document”
- choose the document type from the list that matches the document you’re uploading
- upload the document using the button in the Actions column
Review the table below to find
- the document naming rules you should follow when saving your document
- Use this format to name your documents: Doe, Jane – IMM 0000 – Form name
- where to upload your document in the portal
| Form | Save it as | Upload document to |
|---|---|---|
| EMPP document checklist | [Principal applicant’s family name, first name] – IMM 0194 – Document Checklist Federal EMPP | Document checklist |
| Refugee Status Determination or proof you’re registered or recorded as a person of concern by the UNHCR or UNRWA | [Principal applicant’s family name, first name] – Refugee Status | Proof of status |
| Temporary Protected Status | [Principal applicant’s family name, first name] – Refugee Status | Proof of status |
| Durable Solutions form | [Principal applicant’s family name, first name] – IMM 0195 – Durable solutions form | Proof of status |
| Referral letter from a partner organization | [Principal applicant’s family name, first name] – IMM 0183 – Trusted partner referral letter | Proof of status |
| Pre-Arrival Facilitations form | [Principal applicant’s family name, first name] – IMM 0184 – Pre-Arrival Facilitations | Other |
| Proof of language proficiency | [Principal applicant’s family name, first name] – Proof of language proficiency | Other |
| Proof of work experience | [Principal applicant’s family name, first name] – Proof of work experience | Other |
| Proof of education | [Principal applicant’s family name, first name] – Proof of education | Other |
| Settlement funds (no job offer stream) | [Principal applicant’s family name, first name] – Proof of funds | Other |
Submit your online application
Since you’re applying through the EMPP, you don’t have to pay application and biometrics fees. You don’t need to upload any proof of payment.
Before you submit your application, make sure you:
- answer all questions
- upload all the required and supporting documents
- electronically sign your application (type your full name exactly as shown on your passport)
If your application is incomplete, we’ll reject it. You’ll have to fix any errors and then re-submit it.
If you can’t apply using the portal, we’ll accept applications by email.
Submit your applications by email
Make sure your documents are in the right format
All forms and documents must be in PDF format. Photos can be in JPEG or PNG format.
Each file must be less than 5 MB in size. We don’t accept compressed files. Find out how to reduce the size of each document, if they’re too big.
Save your documents under specific names
Review the table below to find the document naming rules you should follow when saving your document.
- For example, use this format to name your documents: Doe, Jane – IMM 0000 – Form name
| Form | Save it as |
|---|---|
| Generic Application Form for Canada (IMM 0008) (PDF, 648 KB) | [Principal applicant’s family name, first name] – IMM 0008 – Generic application form |
| Additional Dependants/Declaration [IMM 0008DEP] (PDF, 424.19 KB) | [Principal applicant’s family name, first name] – IMM 0008DEP – Additional dependants |
| Schedule A – Background/Declaration (IMM 5669) (PDF, 1.5 KB) | [Principal applicant’s family name, first name] – IMM 5669 – Schedule A |
| Additional Family Information (IMM 5406) (PDF, 2.3 MB) | [Principal applicant’s family name, first name] – IMM 5406 – Additional family information |
| Supplementary Information - Your travels [IMM 5562] (PDF, 1.76 MB) | [Principal applicant’s family name, first name] – IMM 5562 – Supplementary information |
| Use of a Representative Form [IMM 5476] (PDF, 0.3 MB) | [Principal applicant’s family name, first name] – IMM 5476 – Use of representative |
| EMPP document checklist | [Principal applicant’s family name, first name] – IMM 0194 – Document Checklist Federal EMPP |
| Refugee Status Determination, Refugee Certificate, proof of registration as a person of concern by the UNHCR or UNRWA, or Temporary Protected Status | [Principal applicant’s family name, first name] – Refugee Status |
| Referral letter from a partner organization | [Principal applicant’s family name, first name] – IMM 0183 – Trusted Partner Referral Letter |
| Pre-Arrival Facilitations form | [Principal applicant’s family name, first name] – IMM 0184 – Pre-Arrival Facilitations |
| Durable solution information form (if applying with proof of Temporary Protected Status) | [Principal applicant’s family name, first name] – Durable Solution |
| Proof of language proficiency | [Principal applicant’s family name, first name] – Proof of Language Proficiency |
| Proof of work experience | [Principal applicant’s family name, first name] – Proof of Work Experience |
| Proof of education | [Principal applicant’s family name, first name] – Proof of Education |
| Settlement funds | [Principal applicant’s family name, first name] – Proof of funds |
Send your email
- Attach all of your forms and supporting documents to your email. It must be less than 10 MB in size. If it’s over 10 MB, we won’t receive it. Find out how to reduce the size of each document, if they’re too big. If your email is still over 10 MB, send the attachments in 2 or more emails.
-
Enter this as your email subject: EMPP application for [principal applicant’s family name, first name].
If you have to send more than 1 email because of the size of your attachments, include the total number of emails in the subject line. For example: Part 1 of 2 – EMPP application for [principal applicant’s family name, first name].
- Send your email to: IRCC.INEMPP-PVAMERI.IRCC@cic.gc.ca.
You should get an auto-reply email within 48 hours of submitting your application. Make sure you save this email for your records. If you don’t get the auto-reply, email us again to ask if we received your application. You don’t need to send your application more than once, unless we ask you to.
You must complete your application online in the Permanent residence portal. You’ll submit it through the portal as well.
Step 1: Get your checklist and forms
Checklist
Use this checklist to make sure you include all the forms and documents you need.
Form for you to fill out
If you apply with temporary protected status, you must also complete and attach the Durable Solutions form [IMM 0195] (PDF, 180.4 MB).
If you’re applying with support from a chosen partner, you must also include the Trusted Partner Referral Letter [IMM 0183]. (The partner you’re working with will give you this form.)
You must fill out these digital forms online
You’ll fill out these digital forms online (for yourself, and any family members 18 or older)
- Generic Application Form for Canada (IMM 0008)
- Schedule A – Background/Declaration (IMM 5669)
- Additional Family Information (IMM 5406)
- Supplementary Information - Your travels (IMM 5562)
Forms for the employer to fill out
If you’re applying under the job offer stream, you need your employer to fill out and sign this form.
Step 2: Complete your forms
Use the instruction guide (IMM 0196) to fill out your forms.
Make sure you have Adobe Reader 10 or higher and JavaScript turned on. If you have trouble downloading a form, right-click the link and choose “Save Target As...”
Complete the forms on your computer instead of by hand. It’s easier and reduces mistakes that can cause delays.
Step 3: Submit your application
You’ll submit your application online through the Permanent residence portal.
If you can’t apply using the portal, we’ll accept applications by email.
Submit your applications online through the Permanent residence portal
Make sure your documents are in the right format
All forms and documents must be in PDF format. Photos can be in JPEG or PNG format.
Save and upload your documents under specific names
In the Additional Supporting Documents section
- click “search for a document”
- choose the document type from the list that matches the document you’re uploading
- upload the document using the button in the Actions column
Review the table below to find
- the document naming rules you should follow when saving your document
- Use this format to name your documents: Doe, Jane – IMM 0000 – Form name
- where to upload your document in the portal
| Form | Save it as | Upload document to |
|---|---|---|
| EMPP document checklist | [Principal applicant’s family name, first name] – IMM 0194 – Document Checklist Federal EMPP | Document checklist |
| Refugee Status Determination or proof you’re registered or recorded as a person of concern by the UNHCR or UNRWA | [Principal applicant’s family name, first name] – Refugee Status | Proof of status |
| Temporary Protected Status | [Principal applicant’s family name, first name] – Refugee Status | Proof of status |
| Durable Solutions form | [Principal applicant’s family name, first name] – IMM 0195 – Durable solutions form | Proof of status |
| Referral letter from a partner organization | [Principal applicant’s family name, first name] – IMM 0183 – Trusted partner referral letter | Proof of status |
| Pre-Arrival Facilitations form | [Principal applicant’s family name, first name] – IMM 0184 – Pre-Arrival Facilitations | Other |
| Proof of language proficiency | [Principal applicant’s family name, first name] – Proof of language proficiency | Other |
| Proof of work experience | [Principal applicant’s family name, first name] – Proof of work experience | Other |
| Proof of education | [Principal applicant’s family name, first name] – Proof of education | Other |
| Settlement funds (no job offer stream) | [Principal applicant’s family name, first name] – Proof of funds | Other |
Submit your online application
Since you’re applying through the EMPP, you don’t have to pay application and biometrics fees. You don’t need to upload any proof of payment.
Before you submit your application, make sure you:
- answer all questions
- upload all the required and supporting documents
- electronically sign your application (type your full name exactly as shown on your passport)
If your application is incomplete, we’ll reject it. You’ll have to fix any errors and then re-submit it.
If you can’t apply using the portal, we’ll accept applications by email.
Submit your applications by email
Make sure your documents are in the right format
All forms and documents must be in PDF format. Photos can be in JPEG or PNG format.
Each file must be less than 5 MB in size. We don’t accept compressed files. Find out how to reduce the size of each document, if they’re too big.
Save your documents under specific names
Review the table below to find the document naming rules you should follow when saving your document.
- For example, use this format to name your documents: Doe, Jane – IMM 0000 – Form name
| Form | Save it as |
|---|---|
| Generic Application Form for Canada (IMM 0008) (PDF, 648 KB) | [Principal applicant’s family name, first name] – IMM 0008 – Generic application form |
| Additional Dependants/Declaration [IMM 0008DEP] (PDF, 424.19 KB) | [Principal applicant’s family name, first name] – IMM 0008DEP – Additional dependants |
| Schedule A – Background/Declaration (IMM 5669) (PDF, 1.5 KB) | [Principal applicant’s family name, first name] – IMM 5669 – Schedule A |
| Additional Family Information (IMM 5406) (PDF, 2.3 MB) | [Principal applicant’s family name, first name] – IMM 5406 – Additional family information |
| Supplementary Information - Your travels [IMM 5562] (PDF, 1.76 MB) | [Principal applicant’s family name, first name] – IMM 5562 – Supplementary information |
| Use of a Representative Form [IMM 5476] (PDF, 0.3 MB) | [Principal applicant’s family name, first name] – IMM 5476 – Use of representative |
| EMPP document checklist | [Principal applicant’s family name, first name] – IMM 0194 – Document Checklist Federal EMPP |
| Refugee Status Determination, Refugee Certificate, proof of registration as a person of concern by the UNHCR or UNRWA, or Temporary Protected Status | [Principal applicant’s family name, first name] – Refugee Status |
| Referral letter from a partner organization | [Principal applicant’s family name, first name] – IMM 0183 – Trusted Partner Referral Letter |
| Pre-Arrival Facilitations form | [Principal applicant’s family name, first name] – IMM 0184 – Pre-Arrival Facilitations |
| Durable solution information form (if applying with proof of Temporary Protected Status) | [Principal applicant’s family name, first name] – Durable Solution |
| Proof of language proficiency | [Principal applicant’s family name, first name] – Proof of Language Proficiency |
| Proof of work experience | [Principal applicant’s family name, first name] – Proof of Work Experience |
| Proof of education | [Principal applicant’s family name, first name] – Proof of Education |
| Settlement funds | [Principal applicant’s family name, first name] – Proof of funds |
Send your email
- Attach all of your forms and supporting documents to your email. It must be less than 10 MB in size. If it’s over 10 MB, we won’t receive it. Find out how to reduce the size of each document, if they’re too big. If your email is still over 10 MB, send the attachments in 2 or more emails.
-
Enter this as your email subject: EMPP application for [principal applicant’s family name, first name].
If you have to send more than 1 email because of the size of your attachments, include the total number of emails in the subject line. For example: Part 1 of 2 – EMPP application for [principal applicant’s family name, first name].
- Send your email to: IRCC.INEMPP-PVAMERI.IRCC@cic.gc.ca.
You should get an auto-reply email within 48 hours of submitting your application. Make sure you save this email for your records. If you don’t get the auto-reply, email us again to ask if we received your application. You don’t need to send your application more than once, unless we ask you to.
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