Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Application forms and guides for immigration, work permits, study permits, visas, permanent residence, and citizenship.
Unofficial backup — may not be the latest version
This is an archived copy of a document originally published by the Government of Canada. It is provided here as a convenience mirror. The official source may have been updated since we last archived it. Always verify with the official source before filing.
Forms
IMM 0008 — Generic Application Form for Canada
The IMM 0008 is the primary application form used by adults applying for permanent residence, temporary residence, or to extend their stay in Canada across many IRCC programs.
View formIMM 5710 — Application to Change Conditions, Extend my Stay or Remain in Canada as a Worker
Use the IMM 5710 to apply for a new work permit from inside Canada, to extend an existing work permit, or to change the conditions of your stay as a worker.
View formIMM 5257 — Application for Temporary Resident Visa
Foreign nationals use the IMM 5257 to apply for a temporary resident visa (TRV) to enter Canada as a visitor, student, or worker, where a visa is required.
View formIMM 1294 — Application for Study Permit Made Outside of Canada
Use the IMM 1294 to apply for a Canadian study permit from outside Canada. Required for most international students admitted to a designated learning institution.
View formIMM 1295 — Application for Work Permit Made Outside of Canada
Foreign nationals use the IMM 1295 to apply for a Canadian work permit from outside Canada, typically after receiving a positive LMIA or job offer under an LMIA-exempt program.
View formIMM 5444 — Application for a Permanent Resident Card
Permanent residents of Canada use the IMM 5444 to apply for, renew, or replace their Permanent Resident Card (PR card).
View formIMM 5476 — Use of a Representative
File the IMM 5476 to appoint or cancel a representative (paid or unpaid) who can act on your behalf with IRCC on an immigration or citizenship application.
View formIMM 5645 — Family Information
The IMM 5645 collects information about the applicant's family members (spouse/partner, children, parents, siblings) as part of many IRCC applications.
View formIMM 5669 — Schedule A — Background/Declaration
Schedule A (IMM 5669) captures the applicant's personal history (addresses, education, employment, travel) for IRCC background screening on most permanent residence applications.
View formIMM 5406 — Additional Family Information
The IMM 5406 supplements other IRCC forms with additional details about the applicant's immediate family members. Each adult applicant typically submits a separate form.
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