Citizenship and Immigratin Canada Cityenneté et Immigratin Canada IMMIGRATION Canada Applicatin fr Permanent Residence Prvincial Nminee Prgram Table f Cntents Overview... 2 Befre Yu Apply... 3 Step 1. Gather Dcuments... 9 Step 2. Cmplete the Applicatins... 12 Step 3. Pay the Fee... 37 Step 4. Submit the Applicatins... 39 What Happens Next... 40 Hw t Cntact CIC... 44 Frms Generic Applicatin Frm fr Canada (IMM 0008) Additinal Dependants/Declaratin (IMM 0008DEP) Schedule A Backgrund/Declaratin (IMM 5669) Schedule 4: Ecnmic Classes Prvincial Nminees (IMM 0008 Schedule 4) Schedule 4A: Ecnmic Classes Prvincial Nminees Business Nminees (IMM 0008 Schedule 4A) Additinal Family Infrmatin (IMM 5406) Use f a Representative (IMM 5476) Visa Office specific instructins*: Appendix A Checklist Appendix B Pht Specificatins Appendix C Medical Instructins *Visa Office specific appendices cntain yur lcal requirements. Instructins can be fund n ur website at: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/pr vincial/apply-applicatin.asp This applicatin is made available free by Citizenship and Immigratin Canada and is nt t be sld t applicants. This publicatin is available in alternative frmats upn request. Cette trusse est également dispnible en français IMM EP7000 (07-2011)
Overview Applicatin package This applicatin package cnsists f: an instructin guide and the required frms The instructin guide is a tl that prvides: the infrmatin yu must knw abut this applicatin befre sending it t Citizenship and Immigratin Canada (CIC) and assistance with hw t fill ut the frms and the required supprting dcuments Read the instructin guide thrughly and then fill ut each applicable frm. The frms are specifically designed with questins that will assist in the prcessing f yur applicatin. Symbls used in this guide This guide uses the fllwing symbls t indicate infrmatin f particular imprtance. This symbl Tells yu What yu must d t have yur applicatin prcessed. Imprtant infrmatin that yu need t be aware f in rder t avid delays r ther prblems. Where t get mre infrmatin. Nte: Tips that will assist yu with this applicatin. The applicatin prcess The instructins prvided in this guide fllw the basic steps yu will need t knw t cmplete yur applicatin. Step 1. Gather dcuments Step 2. Cmplete the applicatin Step 3. Pay the fees Step 4. Mail the applicatin 2 Prvincial Nminee Prgram
Befre Yu Apply Permanent Residence under the Prvincial Nminee Prgram The Prvincial Nminee Prgram (PNP) Canada encurages applicatins fr permanent residence frm peple with abilities, educatin and wrk experience that will cntribute t the Canadian ecnmy. The Prvincial Nminee Prgram (PNP) allws prvincial gvernments t chse immigrants accrding t the ecnmic needs f the prvince. Each prvince: establishes its wn standards and prcesses by which it chses its nminees, tries t nminate thse candidates wh wuld be mst likely t settle effectively int the ecnmic and scial life f the regin. Wh may use this applicatin? Applicatins fr Permanent Residence under the Prvincial Nminee Prgram can be submitted by peple wh have been nminated by ne f the fllwing prvinces r territries: Alberta British Clumbia Manitba New Brunswick Newfundland and Labradr Nva Sctia Prvinces Nrthwest Territries Ontari Prince Edward Island Saskatchewan The Yukn Territry Prvincial Cntacts Befre yu can apply t immigrate t Canada as a prvincial nminee, yu must first be nminated by a prvince r territry. Each prvince r territry has its wn applicatin and nminatin prcedures. Hwever, Citizenship and Immigratin Canada (CIC) retains the authrity t make the final decisin n an applicatin fr permanent residence using existing selectin and admissibility criteria, including security, criminal, and medical cmpnents fr candidates wh hld Prvincial Nminee Certificates. If yu wuld like infrmatin n hw t becme nminated by a particular prvince, r if yu require further details regarding the Prvincial Nminee Prgram, cntact the fllwing prvincial authrities: Alberta Alberta Prvincial Nminee Prgram Emplyment, Immigratin and Industry Suite 940, Telus Plaza Nrth Twer 10025 Jasper Avenue Edmntn, AB T5J 1S6 Prvincial Cntacts Nva Sctia Prvincial Nminee Prgram Nva Sctia Office f Immigratin 1741 Brunswick Street, Suite 110A P. O. Bx 1535 Halifax, Nva Sctia Canada B3J 2Y3 Website: Prvincial Nminee Prgram 3
Website: www.alberta-canada.cm/pnp British Clumbia Ecnmic Immigratin Prgrams 800-360 W Gergia St Vancuver, BC Canada V6B 6B2 Website: www.welcmebc.ca/pnp Manitba Immigratin Prmtin and Recruitment Branch Manitba Labur and Immigratin 7 th Flr - 213 Ntre Dame Avenue Winnipeg, Manitba Canada R3B 1N3 Website: www.immigratemanitba.cm New Brunswick Immigratin Divisin Department f Business New Brunswick P.O. Bx 6000 Frederictn, New Brunswick Canada E3B 5H1 Website: http://www.gnb.ca/immigratin/ Newfundland and Labradr Office f Immigratin and Multiculturalism Human Ressurces, Labur and Emplyment P.O. Bx 8700 St. Jhn's, Newfundland Canada A1B 4J6 Website: http://www.nlpnp.ca/ http://www.nvasctiaimmigratin.c m/ Ontari Opprtunities Ontari: Prvincial Nminee Prgram 400 University Avenue, Grund Flr Trnt, Ontari Canada M7A 2R9 Website: www.ntariimmigratin.ca Prince Edward Island Immigratin Services Department f Innvatin and Advanced Learning 94 Eustn Street P.O. Bx 1176 Charlttetwn, PEI Canada C1A 7M8 E-Mail: peinminee@gv.pe.ca Website: www.gv.pe.ca/immigratin Saskatchewan: Saskatchewan Immigratin Branch Ministry f Advanced Educatin, Emplyment and Labur 1945 Hamiltn Street, 7th Flr Regina, Saskatchewan Canada S4P 2C8 Website: http://www.immigratin.gv.sk.ca Yukn Territry Advanced Educatin Branch Department f Educatin P.O. Bx 2703, Whitehrse, YT Canada Y1A 6C7 Website: www.educatin.gv.yk.ca/advanceded/ ynp.html Nrthwest Territries Educatin, Culture and Emplyment P.O. Bx 1320 Yellwknife, Nrthwest Territries Canada X1A 2L9 Website: http://www.iti.gv.nt.ca/businessecn micdevelpment/nwtnmineeprgram.shtml 4 Prvincial Nminee Prgram
Other classes This applicatin package is nly fr applicants in the Prvincial Nminee Prgram. If yu think yu may qualify t apply under a different class, cnsult the chart belw. If... Yu have been selected by the prvince f Quebec Yu have skilled wrk experience in Canada and are interested in immigrating t Canada under the Canadian Experience Class Yu are interested in immigrating t Canada as a Federal Skilled Wrker Yu are interested in immigrating t Canada as an investr, entrepreneur r self-emplyed persn A relative such as a parent, spuse r cmmn-law partner wuld like t spnsr yur applicatin fr permanent residence Cnsult the guide: Guide fr Quebec Skilled Wrkers Guide fr Canadian Experience Class Guide fr Federal Skilled Wrker Guide fr Business Class Applicants (Investrs, Entrepreneurs, Self- Emplyed Classes) Guide fr Family Class Applicants (parents, grandparents, adpted persns r rphans) r Guide fr Family Class Applicants (spuse, cmmn-law r cnjugal partner and dependant children) Staying infrmed Selectin criteria, requirements and ther infrmatin fr applicants can smetimes change. Please nte that: Applicatins will be prcessed accrding t the rules and regulatins in effect at the time f the assessment. These may change at any time. Our website cntains the latest news, selectin criteria updates and applicatins links. Check peridically fr updated infrmatin. Funds required t settle in Canada The gvernment f Canada prvides n financial supprt t new immigrants. Yu must prve that yu have enugh mney unencumbered by debts r bligatins t supprt yurself and yur family members after yu arrive in Canada. We strngly recmmend that yu research the cst f living in the regin f Canada where yu intend t live. Bring with yu as much mney as pssible t make yur establishment in Canada easier. Disclsure f funds Yu will have t tell a Canadian fficial if yu carry mre than $10,000 Canadian in cash funds upn yur entry t Canada. This culd be in the frm f: mney (cins r bank ntes) Prvincial Nminee Prgram 5
securities in bearer frm (stcks, bnds, debentures, treasury bills etc.) negtiable instruments in bearer frm (bankers drafts, cheques, travellers' cheques, mney rders etc.) Nte: Failure t disclse can result in fines and imprisnment. Wrking in Canada Finding emplyment in Canada requires planning. Yu shuld btain as much infrmatin as pssible befre yu apply t immigrate. There is n guarantee that yu will be able t wrk in yur preferred ccupatin. Althugh credential assessment and licensing are nt requirements f the skilled wrker applicatin, yu need t be aware f these issues when cnsidering immigrating t Canada. Please cnsult the fllwing website fr sme helpful infrmatin n regulated and nn-regulated ccupatins. Regulated ccupatins Twenty percent f peple wrking in Canada wrk in ccupatins that are regulated t prtect the health and safety f Canadians. Examples include: nurses engineers electricians and teachers Prvincial and territrial regulatry bdies are respnsible fr establishing entry requirements fr individual ccupatins; fr recgnizing prir credentials, training and experience; and fr issuing licences required t practice. The recgnitin prcess varies between prvinces and territries and between ccupatins. Recgnitin f qualificatins and issuance f licenses can generally nly be cmpleted nce in Canada. The prcess can take time. Yu may be asked t: prvide dcumentatin f qualificatins underg a language examinatin (which may differ frm thse required fr immigratin) cmplete a technical exam (with accmpanying fee) d supervised wrk Nnregulated ccupatins Fr nn-regulated ccupatins, there are n set requirements and there is n legal requirement t btain a licence. The emplyer will set the standards and may very well request registratin with a prfessinal assciatin. Credential assessment A credential assessment is advice n hw qualificatins frm anther cuntry cmpare t Canadian qualificatins. An assessment des nt guarantee that: 6 Prvincial Nminee Prgram
a regulatry bdy will issue yu a licence t practice yur credentials will be accepted by a Canadian emplyer Hwever, a credential assessment will help yu understand the Canadian educatinal system and assist yu with yur jb search. Yu can have yur credentials assessed by ne f the prvincial evaluatin services. Please cnsult the fllwing website fr mre infrmatin. Labur market infrmatin Jb pprtunities and labur market cnditins are different in each regin f Canada. It is imprtant t research cnditins in the area in which yu want t live. Please cnsult the Wrking in Canada tl n ur website fr infrmatin n the Canadian labur market, jb banks, and prvincial and territrial labur market infrmatin. Family Members Family members include a spuse, a cmmn-law partner, dependent children, and the dependent child f a dependent child: Term Spuse A cmmnlaw partner Dependent children Definitin Refers t either f the tw persns (ppsite r same sex) in a legally-recgnized marriage. Refers t a persn wh is living in a cnjugal relatinship with anther persn (ppsite r same sex), and has dne s cntinuusly fr a perid f at least ne year. A cnjugal relatinship exists when there is a significant degree f cmmitment between tw peple. Cmmn-law partners must attach any dcuments that shw they are in a cmmitted and genuine relatinship, fr example, evidence that they share the same hme, that they supprt each ther financially and emtinally, that they have had children tgether, r that they present themselves in public as a cuple. Cmmn-law partners wh are unable t live tgether r appear in public tgether because f legal restrictins in their hme cuntry may still qualify and shuld be included n the applicatin. Cmmn-law partners wh meet the cnditins utlined abve but wh have been separated fr reasns beynd their cntrl (fr example, civil war r armed cnflict) may qualify and shuld be included n the applicatin. Refers t the children f the applicant r thse f the spuse r cmmn-law partner. They must: be under the age f 22 and nt have a spuse r cmmn-law partner, r depend substantially n the financial supprt f a Prvincial Nminee Prgram 7
Dependent child f a dependent child parent and have been cntinuusly enrlled and in attendance as full-time students in a pst-secndary institutin accredited by the relevant gvernment authrity since befre the age f 22 (r since marrying r entering int a cmmn-law relatinship, if this happened befre the age f 22), r depend substantially n the financial supprt f a parent since befre the age f 22 and be unable t prvide fr themselves due t a medical cnditin. Refers t children f dependent children f the applicant r thse f the spuse r cmmn-law partner. 8 Prvincial Nminee Prgram
Step 1. Gather Dcuments Step 1. Gather dcuments Step 2. Cmplete the applicatin Step 3. Pay the fees Step 4. Mail the applicatin What dcuments are required? Use Appendix A f the visa ffice specific instructins t assist yu in gathering the necessary dcumentatin. If yu d nt prvide all the requested infrmatin r dcuments, the prcessing f yur applicatin culd be delayed. Translatin f dcuments Any dcument that is nt in English r French must be accmpanied by: the English r French translatin; and an affidavit frm the persn wh cmpleted the translatin; and a certified cpy f the dcument. Nte: An affidavit is a dcument n which the translatr has swrn, in the presence f a cmmissiner authrized t administer aths in the cuntry in which the translatr is living, that the cntents f their translatin are a true translatin and representatin f the cntents f the riginal dcument. Translatins by family members are nt acceptable. Certified true cpies T have a phtcpy f a dcument certified, an authrized persn must cmpare the riginal dcument t the phtcpy and must print the fllwing n the phtcpy: I certify that this is a true cpy f the riginal dcument, the name f the riginal dcument, the date f the certificatin, his r her name, his r her fficial psitin r title, and his r her signature. Prvincial Nminee Prgram 9
Wh can certify cpies? Peple authrized t certify cpies include the fllwing: In Canada: a cmmissiner f aths a ntary public a justice f the peace Outside Canada: a judge a magistrate a ntary public an fficer f a curt f justice a cmmissiner authrized t administer aths in the cuntry in which the persn is living Family members may nt certify cpies f yur dcuments. Plice certificate Yu and yur family members wh are 18 years f age and lder and are nt permanent residents r Canadian citizens have t prvide: a valid plice certificate, r plice clearance, r recrd f n infrmatin. These dcuments are t be prvided fr each cuntry ther than Canada, in which yu have lived fr mre than six mnths since reaching the age f 18. Nte: If yu r yur family members were under 18 years f age (16 years f age in certain jurisdictins) fr the entire time yu lived in a particular cuntry, yu d nt need t prvide a plice certificate fr that cuntry. The certificate must have been issued n mre than three mnths prir t submitting yur applicatin. If the riginal certificate is neither in English nr in French, submit bth; the certificate and the riginal cpy f a translatin prepared by an accredited translatr. It is yur respnsibility t cntact the plice r relevant authrities. When ding s, yu may have t: pay a fee fr the service, and prvide infrmatin r dcumentatin such as: phtgraphs, fingerprints, yur addresses and perids f residence in the cuntry r territry. We will als d ur wn backgrund checks t determine if there are grunds under which yu and yur dependants may be inadmissible t Canada. Please cnsult ur website fr specific and up-t-date infrmatin n hw t btain plice certificates frm any cuntry. 10 Prvincial Nminee Prgram
Cnvictins/ Offences in Canada If yu have a criminal cnvictin in Canada, yu must seek a pardn frm the Natinal Parle Bard f Canada befre yu will be admissible t Canada. D nt cmplete the frms in this guide. Yu can request a Pardn Applicatin Guide r additinal infrmatin frm: Clemency and Pardns Divisin, Natinal Parle Bard 410 Laurier Avenue West Ottawa, Ontari, Canada K1A 0R1 Telephne: 1-800-874-2652 (Callers in Canada nly) Fax: 1-613-941-4981 Website: www.npb-cnlc.gc.ca (The instructinal guide and applicatin frms can be dwnladed frm the website) In rder t be cnsidered fr a pardn under the Criminal Recrds Act, a specified perid f time must pass after the end f the sentence impsed. The sentence may have been payment f a fine, perid f prbatin, r imprisnment. If yu have had tw r mre summary cnvictins in Canada, yu may n lnger be inadmissible if: at least five (5) years have passed since all sentences impsed were served r t be served yu have had n ther cnvictins Nte: Once yu have a cpy f the pardn, send a phtcpy t a Canadian visa ffice r Citizenship and Immigratin Centre. If yu are travelling t Canada carry a cpy f the pardn with yu. Prvincial Nminee Prgram 11
Step 2. Cmplete the Applicatins Step 1. Gather dcuments Step 2. Cmplete the applicatin Step 3. Pay the fees Step 4. Mail the applicatin Filling ut the applicatin Fllw the step-by-step instructins belw t cmplete the applicatin frms. The fllwing are the frms that must be filled ut and submitted: Generic Applicatin Frm fr Canada (IMM 0008) Additinal Dependants/Declaratin (IMM 0008DEP) Schedule A Backgrund/Declaratin (IMM 5669) Schedule 4: Ecnmic Classes Prvincial Nminee (IMM 0008- Schedule 4) Schedule 4A: Ecnmic Classes Prvincial Nminee Business Nminees (IMM 0008- Schedule 4A) Additinal Family Infrmatin (IMM 5406) Use f a Representative (IMM 5476), if applicable. It is a serius ffence t give false r misleading infrmatin n these frms. The infrmatin yu prvide n yur applicatin may be subject t verificatin. Be cmplete and accurate Cmplete all sectins. If a sectin des nt apply t yu, write Nt Applicable r NA. If yur applicatin is incmplete it may be returned t yu and this will delay the prcessing f yur applicatin. If yu need mre space fr any sectin, print ut an additinal page cntaining the apprpriate sectin, cmplete it and submit it alng with yur applicatin. 12 Prvincial Nminee Prgram
Generic Applicatin Frm fr Canada (IMM 0008) Wh must fill ut this applicatin frm? This frm must be cmpleted by: Yu, the principal applicant. Cmpleting the frm Yu must answer all questins n this applicatin frm unless indicated therwise. Dwnlad and fill ut the applicatin frm n a cmputer. Yu als have the ptin f saving yur frm and cmpleting it later. Nte: Cmpleting the frm electrnically is easier and reduces the risk f errrs that can slw dwn the applicatin prcess. In rder t help yu fill ut the applicatin frm, read and fllw the steps belw. APPLICATION DETAILS Questin Actin 1 Frm the list, select the Prgram under which yu are applying: Family Ecnmic Refugee Other 2 Frm the list, select the Categry under which yu are applying: If yu chse Family in questin 1, select ne f the fllwing: Spuse Cmmn-law partner Cnjugal partner Dependent child/adpted child Child t be adpted in Canada Parents/ grandparents Orphaned sibling/nephew/niece/grandchild Other relative If yu chse Ecnmic in questin 1, select ne the fllwing: Skilled wrker Investr Entrepreneur Self-emplyed Prvincial nminee Canadian experience class Live-in Caregiver Prgram (LCP) Quebec selected skilled wrker Quebec selected entrepreneur Prvincial Nminee Prgram 13
Quebec selected self emplyed Quebec selected investr If yu chse Refugee in questin 1, select ne f the fllwing: Outside Canada Cnventin Refugee Outside Canada Cuntry f Asylum Outside Canada Surce Cuntry In Canada Claim Refugee In Canada Prtected Persn In Canada - Cnventin Refugee If yu chse Other in questin 1, select In Canada Humanitarian & Cmpassinate Cnsideratins Permit Hlder Class 3 Indicate the ttal number f family members included in yur applicatin. This includes yurself and any family members, regardless f whether they intend t accmpany yu t Canada r nt. 4 Immigratin Office requested fr the prcessing f yur applicatin Indicate the name f the Immigratin Office which serves: yur cuntry f natinality, r the cuntry in which yu are residing, prvided that yu have been lawfully admitted t that cuntry fr at least ne year. 5 Language preference Frm the list, select yur preferred language fr: a) crrespndence b) interview and c) interpreter requested (if applicable) 6 Where d yu intend t live in Canada? Frm the list select the: a) Prvince/Territry b) City/Twn 7 Have yu received yur Certificat de Sélectin du Québec (CSQ)? a) Check the crrespnding bx b) If yu checked Yes, please indicate the CSQ number c) If yu checked N, indicate the date when yu applied fr yur CSQ PRINCIPAL APPLICANT S PERSONAL DETAILS Questin Actin 1 The fllwing questins must be answered by the Principal Applicant. Indicate yur full last name (surname/family name) as it appears n yur passprt, travel r identity dcument. Indicate all f yur given name(s) (first, secnd r mre) as they appear n yur passprt, travel r identity dcument. D nt use initials. 2 Nickname/Alias Check the bx t indicate if yu have ever used any ther name. This culd be yur birth name, maiden name, married name, nickname, etc. If Yes, prvide yur nickname/alias by indicating it in the family name and given name(s) fields. 3 Indicate yur Universal Client Identificatin number (UCI) r Client Identificatin 14 Prvincial Nminee Prgram
number (Client ID), if knwn (8-digit number). Otherwise, leave it blank. If this is yur first applicatin with CIC yu will nt have a UCI r a Client ID. 4 Frm the list, select yur sex (male, female r unknwn). 5 Indicate yur height in either centimetres r feet and inches. 6 Frm the list, select yur eye clr. 7 Indicate yur cmplete date f birth. Nte: If yur cmplete date f birth is unknwn, please use "*" (star sign/asterisk) t fill in the spaces fr the year, mnth r day, where applicable. 8 Indicate yur place f birth, including the city r twn, Frm the list, select yur cuntry f birth. 9 Citizenship 1) Frm the list, select yur cuntry f citizenship. 2) If yu are a citizen f mre than ne cuntry, select yur ther cuntry f citizenship. 10 Current cuntry f residence: Frm the list, select the apprpriate infrmatin t indicate: The name f yur current cuntry f residence. Yur cuntry f residence is the cuntry in which yu are residing, prvided that yu have been lawfully admitted t that cuntry. Yur immigratin status in that cuntry (indicate ne f the fllwing): Citizen Permanent resident Visitr Wrker Student Other Other: This sectin must be cmpleted if yu selected "Other" as a status. The dates (Frm T) yu have been living in yur current cuntry f residence. 11 Enter the date f yur last entry t Canada. Indicate the place yu last entered Canada (Example: Trnt Airprt, Laclle brder crssing, seaprt Yarmuth, etc.) 12 Previus cuntries f residence: Check the bx t indicate whether yu have lived in any cuntry ther than yur cuntry f citizenship r yur current cuntry f residence fr mre than six (6) mnths in the past five (5) years. If yu checked "Yes", frm the list select the apprpriate infrmatin t indicate Prvincial Nminee Prgram 15
the fllwing: The name f the cuntry yu lived in Yur immigratin status fr the time yu were in that cuntry: Citizen Permanent resident Visitr Wrker Student Other Other: This sectin must be cmpleted if yu selected Other as a status The dates (Frm T) yu were living in that cuntry. 13 a) Frm the list, chse yur current marital status: Annulled Marriage: This is a marriage that is legally declared as nt valid. An annulment can als be a declaratin by the Cathlic Church that the marriage unin did nt have a binding frce. Cmmn-Law: This means that yu have lived cntinuusly with yur partner in a marital-type relatinship fr a minimum f ne year. Divrced: This means that yu are fficially separated and have legally ended yur marriage. Legally Separated: This means that yu are married, but n lnger living with yur spuse. Married: This means that yu and yur spuse have had a ceremny that legally binds yu t each ther. Yur marriage must be legally recgnized in the cuntry where it was perfrmed and in Canada. Single: This means that yu have never been married and are nt in a cmmn-law relatinship. Widwed: This means that yur spuse has died and that yu have nt re-married r entered int a cmmn-law relatinship. b) Enter the date (year, mnth and day) yu were married r yu entered int yur current cmmn-law relatinship. c) Indicate the family name(s) and given name(s) f yur current spuse r cmmn-law partner. 14 Check the bx t indicate whether yu have previusly been married r in a cmmn-law relatinship. If yu checked "Yes", prvide the fllwing details fr yur previus spuse/cmmn-law partner: Family name(s) Given name(s) 16 Prvincial Nminee Prgram
Type f relatinship: Cmmn-law r Married Dates (Frm T) fr which yu were in the relatinship with yur previus spuse/cmmn-law partner. CONTACT INFORMATION 1 Indicate yur current mailing address (where infrmatin shuld be mailed) by typing the fllwing infrmatin: Pst Office Bx (P.O. Bx) number, if applicable. If yu d nt indicate pst ffice bx, the Street number must be prvided Apartment (Apt.) r Unit, if applicable Street number (N.), if applicable. This must be prvided if yu did nt type in a P.O. Bx Street name, if applicable City r Twn Frm the list, select the Cuntry f yur current mailing address Prvince r State Pstal cde/zip cde District, if applicable Nte: All crrespndence will g t this address unless yu indicate yur e-mail address. If yu wish t have a representative wh can cnduct business n yur behalf, yu must prvide their address in this sectin and n the Use f a Representative (IMM 5476) frm. Fr mre infrmatin read the Use f a Representative sectin in this guide. 2 Check the bx t indicate whether yur residential address (where yu live) is the same as yur mailing address. If "N", indicate the fllwing infrmatin: Apartment (Apt.) r Unit, if applicable Street Number (N.) Street Name City r Twn Cuntry Prvince r State Pstal Cde/zip cde District, if applicable 3 Check the apprpriate bx t indicate if the telephne number is frm Canada/the United States (US) r Other (any ther cuntry). Frm the list, select the type f telephne : Residence (hme) Cellular (cell/mbile) Prvincial Nminee Prgram 17
Business (wrk) Indicate yur telephne number including the cuntry cde, area/reginal cdes, etc. If yu have an extensin number, indicate it after yur phne number under "Ext." 4 Check the apprpriate bx t indicate if yur alternate telephne number is frm Canada/the United States r Other (any ther cuntry). Frm the list, select the type f telephne : Residence (hme) Cellular (cell/mbile) Business (wrk) Indicate yur telephne number including the cuntry cde, area/reginal cdes, etc. If yu have an extensin number, indicate it after yur phne number under "Ext." 5 Check the apprpriate bx t indicate if the facsimile (fax) number is frm Canada and United States r Other (any ther cuntry). If applicable, indicate yur facsimile (fax) number, including cuntry cde, area/reginal cdes, etc. 6 If applicable, indicate yur e-mail address using a frmat similar t the fllwing: name@prvider.net Nte: By indicating yur e-mail address, yu are hereby authrizing CIC t transmit yur file and persnal infrmatin t this specific e-mail. PASSPORT 1 Check the apprpriate bx t indicate if yu have a valid passprt r travel dcument. 2 If yu checked "Yes", prvide yur passprt r travel dcument number. Make sure there is n space between each number r letter. 3 Frm the list, select the name f the cuntry that issued yur passprt r travel dcument. 4 Enter the issue date f yur passprt r travel dcument. 5 Enter the expiry date f yur passprt r travel dcument. NATIONAL IDENTITY DOCUMENT 1 Check the apprpriate bx t indicate if yu have a valid identity dcument. 2 If yu checked "Yes", prvide yur identity dcument number. Make sure there is n space between each number r letter. 3 Frm the list, select the name f the cuntry that issued yur identity dcument. 4 Enter the issue date f yur identity dcument. 5 Enter the expiry date f yur identity dcument. EDUCATION/OCCUPATION DETAIL 1 Frm the list, select yur highest level f educatin. 18 Prvincial Nminee Prgram
Type f educatin Secndary educatin Trade/ Apprenticeship Nn-university certificate/diplma Pst-secndary - N Degree Bachelr s degree Pst Graduate N Degree Master s degree Dctrate - PhD Descriptin High schl diplma btained after elementary schl and befre cllege, university, r ther frmal training. Diplma cmpleted in a specific trade, such as carpentry r aut mechanics. Training in a prfessin that requires frmal educatin but nt at the university level (fr example, dental technician r engineering technician). Pst-secndary studies at a cllege r university but n degree earned. Academic degree awarded by a cllege r university t thse wh cmpleted an undergraduate curriculum; als called a baccalaureate. Examples include a Bachelr f Arts, Science r Educatin. Pst Graduate studies at a graduate schl f a cllege r university but n degree earned (Master r PhD). Academic degree awarded by a graduate schl f a cllege r university. Yu must have cmpleted a Bachelr s degree befre a Master s degree can be earned. Highest university degree, usually based n at least three years f graduate studies and a thesis. Nrmally, yu must have cmpleted a Master s degree befre a PhD can be earned. 2 Indicate the ttal number f years f frmal educatin that yu have cmpleted. 3 Indicate yur current ccupatin. 4 Indicate yur intended ccupatin in Canada. LANGUAGE DETAIL 1 a) Frm the list, select yur first (native) language. This is the language that yu learned at hme during yur childhd and which yu still understand. b) If yur native language is nt English r French, select frm the list which ne yu wuld mst likely use: English French Neither One f Canada s bjectives with respect t immigratin is t supprt and assist the develpment f minrity language cmmunities in Canada. Nte: This questin is nt used fr selectin purpses. 2 Frm the list, select whether yu are able t cmmunicate in English and/r French: English French Bth Neither Prvincial Nminee Prgram 19
DEPENDANT(S) Yu, the principal applicant must answer each questin n behalf f each f yur dependant(s). Nte: Remember that all questins in this sectin are abut yur dependant. Yu can add up t five (5) dependants in this frm. T add a new dependant t the applicatin, click the Add Dependant buttn. T remve a dependant frm the applicatin, click the Remve Dependant buttn. If yu have mre than five (5) family members, yu must cmplete the Additinal Dependants/Declaratin (IMM 0008DEP) frm fr each additinal family member in rder t include everyne in yur applicatin. Imprtant Yu must list all family members in yur applicatin fr permanent residence, whether they are accmpanying yu t Canada r nt. Yu must als prvide details n family members whse lcatin is unknwn (including thse missing r presumed dead). If yu dn t, yu will nt be able t spnsr family members at a later date if they are nt listed n yur applicatin. DEPENDANT S PERSONAL DETAILS 1-9 Questins 1 t 9 are identical t the questins yu answered fr yurself. Refer t the previus instructins t help yu answer the questins fr yur dependant(s). 10 a) Frm the list, select yur dependant s relatinship t yu, the principal applicant: Adpted Child Child Cmmn-law partner Grandchild Other Spuse Step-Child Step-Grandchild b) Cmplete if yu chse Other 11 a) Check the bx t indicate whether r nt, yur dependant will accmpany yu t Canada? b) If yu answered N, prvide the reasn why yur dependant is nnaccmpanying. 12 Frm the list, select the type f dependant child: Type A Type B Type C Type f dependant child TYPE A Descriptin The child is under the age f 22 and is single (nt married and nt in a cmmn-law relatinship). 20 Prvincial Nminee Prgram
TYPE B TYPE C The child has been cntinuusly enrlled in and in attendance as a full-time student at a pst-secndary institutin accredited by the relevant gvernment authrity and has depended substantially n the financial supprt f a parent either: since befre the age f 22, r since marrying r entering int a cmmn-law relatinship (if it happened befre the age f 22). The child is 22 years f age r lder, has depended substantially n the financial supprt f a parent since befre the age f 22, and is unable t prvide fr himself r herself because f a medical cnditin. 13 Current cuntry f residence: Frm the list, select the apprpriate infrmatin t indicate: The name f yur current cuntry f residence. Yur cuntry f residence is the cuntry in which yu are residing, prvided that yu have been lawfully admitted t that cuntry. Yur immigratin status in that cuntry (indicate ne f the fllwing): Citizen Permanent resident Visitr Wrker Student Other Other: This sectin must be cmpleted if yu selected "Other" as a status. The dates (Frm T) yu have been living in yur current cuntry f residence. 14 Enter the date f yur last entry t Canada. Indicate the place yu last entered Canada (Example: Trnt Airprt, Laclle brder crssing, seaprt Yarmuth, etc.) 15 Previus cuntries f residence: Check the bx t indicate whether yu have lived in any cuntry ther than yur cuntry f citizenship r yur current cuntry f residence fr mre than six (6) mnths in the past five (5) years. If yu checked "Yes", frm the list select the apprpriate infrmatin t indicate the fllwing: The name f the cuntry yu lived in Yur immigratin status fr the time yu were in that cuntry: Prvincial Nminee Prgram 21
Citizen Permanent resident Visitr Wrker Student Other Other: This sectin must be cmpleted if yu selected Other as a status The dates (Frm T) yu were living in that cuntry. 16 a) Frm the list, chse yur current marital status: Annulled Marriage Cmmn-Law Divrced Legally Separated Married Single Widwed b) Enter the date (year, mnth and day) yu were married r yu entered int yur current cmmn-law relatinship. c) Indicate the family name(s) and given name(s) f yur current spuse r cmmn-law partner. 17 Check the bx t indicate whether yu have previusly been married r in a cmmn-law relatinship. If yu checked "Yes", prvide the fllwing details fr yur previus spuse/cmmn-law partner: Family name(s) Given name(s) Type f relatinship: Cmmn-law r Married Dates (Frm T) fr which yu were in the relatinship with yur previus spuse/cmmn-law partner. PASSPORT 1 Check the apprpriate bx t indicate if yu have a valid passprt r travel dcument. 2 If yu checked "Yes", prvide yur passprt r travel dcument number. Make sure there is n space between each number r letter. 3 Frm the list, select the name f the cuntry that issued yur passprt r travel dcument. 4 Enter the issue date f yur passprt r travel dcument. 5 Enter the expiry date f yur passprt r travel dcument. NATIONAL IDENTITY DOCUMENT 1 Check the apprpriate bx t indicate if yu have a valid identity dcument. 2 If yu checked "Yes", prvide yur identity dcument number. Make sure there is n space between each number r letter. 22 Prvincial Nminee Prgram
3 Frm the list, select the name f the cuntry that issued yur identity dcument. 4 Enter the issue date f yur identity dcument. 5 Enter the expiry date f yur identity dcument. EDUCATION/OCCUPATION DETAIL 1 Frm the list, select yur highest level f educatin. Fr definitins, refer t the type f educatin table. 2 Indicate the ttal number f years f frmal educatin that yu have cmpleted. 3 Indicate yur current ccupatin. 4 Indicate yur intended ccupatin in Canada. LANGUAGE DETAIL 1 a) Frm the list, select yur first (native) language. This is the language that yu learned at hme during yur childhd and which yu still understand. b) If yur native language is nt English r French, select frm the list which ne yu wuld mst likely use: English French Neither One f Canada s bjectives with respect t immigratin is t supprt and assist the develpment f minrity language cmmunities in Canada. Nte: This questin is nt used fr selectin purpses. 2 Frm the list, select whether yu are able t cmmunicate in English and/r French: English French Bth Neither CONSENT AND DECLARATION OF APPLICANT Refer t the fllwing table in rder t cmplete yur frm prperly. Step Actin 1 Once the applicatin is cmpleted, click n the "Validate" buttn lcated at the tp r bttm f the frm. This will generate a barcde* page. *See image belw: Nte: This barcde page will nt appear if yu fill ut yur applicatin by hand. 2 Print all pages f yur applicatin frm. Prvincial Nminee Prgram 23
3 Read all f the statements in all sectins carefully and: a) Write yur name in the space prvided. b) Check the apprpriate bx t indicate if yu agree that the infrmatin cntained in this applicatin related t yur intended ccupatin, educatin and wrk experience may be shared with prspective emplyers in rder t assist them in hiring wrkers. c) Sign and date in the spaces prvided. By signing, yu certify that yu fully understand the questins asked, and that the infrmatin yu have prvided is cmplete, truthful, and crrect. If yu d nt sign and date, the applicatin will be returned t yu. 4 Place the barcde pages n the tp f yur applicatin (frms and supprting dcuments) when yu will submit it. 24 Prvincial Nminee Prgram
Additinal Dependants/Declaratin Frm (IMM 0008DEP) Wh must fill ut this applicatin frm? This frm must be cmpleted by: Yu, the principal applicant n behalf f each f yur dependant. DEPENDANT(S) Yu, the principal applicant must answer each questin n behalf f each f yur dependant(s). The questins are the same that yu answered fr yurself and ther dependants n the Generic Applicatin Frm fr Canada (IMM 0008). Fllw the previus instructins t help yu answering the questins fr yur dependant. CONSENT AND DECLARATION OF APPLICANT Read all f the statements in all sectins carefully and then: a) Write yur name in the space prvided. b) Check the apprpriate bx t indicate if yu agree that the infrmatin cntained in this applicatin related t yur intended ccupatin, educatin and wrk experience may be shared with prspective emplyers in rder t assist them in hiring wrkers. c) Sign and date in the spaces prvided. By signing, yu certify that yu fully understand the questins asked, and that the infrmatin yu have prvided is cmplete, truthful, and crrect. If yu d nt sign and date, the applicatin will be returned t yu. Nte: If yu are less than 18 years f age, yur frm must be signed by ne f yur parents r a legal guardian. Prvincial Nminee Prgram 25
Schedule A- Backgrund/Declaratin (IMM 5669) Wh must fill ut this applicatin frm? This frm must be cmpleted by: yu, the principal applicant; yur spuse r cmmn-law partner (whether accmpanying yu t Canada r nt), and yur dependent children aged 18 r ver (whether accmpanying yu t Canada r nt). Questin Actin 1 Indicate yur full last name (surname/family name) as it appears n yur passprt, travel r identity dcument. Indicate all f yur given name(s) (first, secnd r mre) as they appear n yur passprt, travel r identity dcument. D nt use initials. 2 Indicate yur name in yur native language r script (if applicable). Fr example: Arabic, Cyrillic, Chinese, Farsi, Krean, Japanese characters r Chinese cmmercial/telegraphic cde. 3 Indicate yur date f birth. 4 Prvide yur father s persnal details including his: last name (surname/family name), given game(s), date f Birth, twn r city f birth, cuntry f birth, date f death (if applicable). 5 Prvide yur mther s persnal details including her: last name (surname/family name), given game(s), date f birth, twn r city f birth, cuntry f birth, date f death, if applicable. 6 Answer each questin f the sectin by checking the apprpriate bx. If yu answered Yes t ne r mre f these questins, yu must write an explanatin f what happen in the space prvided. If yu need mre space, attach a separate sheet f paper. 7 Educatin Indicate the number f years f frmal educatin yu have which yu have cmpleted at each f the levels indicated. Prvide the details abut each educatinal institutins yu attended, including the: perid f time that yu attended the institutin, name f the institutin, 26 Prvincial Nminee Prgram
city and cuntry, and type f certificate r diplma issued. If n diplma was issued, write N/A. If yu need mre space, attach a separate sheet f paper. 8 Prvide the details f yur persnal histry since the age f 18, r the past 10 years, whichever cmes first. Start with the mst recent infrmatin. Under Activity, write yur ccupatin r jb title if yu were wrking. If yu were nt wrking, prvide infrmatin n what yu were ding (fr example: unemplyed, studying, travelling, retired, in detentin, etc.). Nte: Please ensure that yu d nt leave any gaps. Failure t accunt fr all time perids will result in a delay in the prcessing f yur applicatin. 9 Indicate the names f all membership r assciatin with rganizatins yu are r were a member f, including: plitical rganizatins, scial rganizatins, yuth r student rganizatins, trade unins, and prfessinal rganizatins. If yu were nt a member f an assciatin r rganizatin, d nt write nt applicable. Rather, write: I have never been a member f an rganizatin r assciatin. Nte: D nt use abbreviatins. Write the city and cuntry where yu were a member. 10 Indicate any gvernment psitins yu have held in the past such as: Civil servant; Judge; Plice fficer; Etc. Include: the name f the cuntry and the level f jurisdictin (examples: natinal, reginal r municipal), the name f the department r the branch yu wrked fr, and activities and/r psitins that yu held. Nte: D nt use abbreviatins. 11 Give details abut yur military service (if applicable). Prvide the details f military service fr each f the cuntries whse armed frces yu served in. If yu were nt in any military service, write N/A. 12 Indicate the residential addresses where yu have lived since yur 18 th birthday, cmplete with the pstal cde. D nt use P.O. bx numbers. Prvincial Nminee Prgram 27
Authrity t disclse persnal infrmatin Declaratin f applicant Read all f the statements in all sectins carefully. Sign and date in the bxes prvided. By signing, yu certify that yu fully understand the questins asked, and that the infrmatin yu have prvided is cmplete, truthful, and crrect. If yu d nt sign and date, the applicatin will be returned t yu. Nte: The bttm sectin f Schedule A shuld nt be cmpleted at this time. 28 Prvincial Nminee Prgram
Schedule 4: Ecnmic Classes Prvincial Nminees (IMM 0008-Schedule 4) Wh needs t fill ut this applicatin frm? This frm must be cmpleted by: Yu, as the principal applicant. Questin Actin 1 Write yur full last name (surname/family name) as it appears n yur passprt r n the fficial dcuments that yu will use t btain yur passprt. Write all f yur given names (first, secnd r mre) as they appear n yur passprt r fficial dcuments. D nt use initials. 2 Write yur date f birth. 3 Indicate which prvincial gvernment nminated yu and under which prvincial stream/categry the prvince has nminated yu. 4 Funds Indicate the amunt f unencumbered transferable and available funds yu have in Canadian dllars. Declaratin Read the declaratin carefully. Sign and date in the bxes prvided. By signing, yu declare that yu fully understand the questins asked, and that the infrmatin yu have prvided is cmplete, truthful, and crrect. If yu d nt sign and date, the applicatin will be returned t yu. Prvincial Nminee Prgram 29
Schedule 4A: Ecnmic Classes Prvincial Nminees Business Nminees (IMM 0008-Schedule 4A) Wh needs This frm must be cmpleted by: t fill ut this applicatin Yu, as the principal applicant. frm? Nte: Only thse nminated under a business, entrepreneur r selfemplyed stream/categry must cmplete this frm. Questin Actin 1 Write yur full last name (surname/family name) as it appears n yur passprt r n the fficial dcuments that yu will use t btain yur passprt. Write all f yur given names (first, secnd r mre) as they appear n yur passprt r fficial dcuments. D nt use initials. 2 Write yur date f birth. 3 Check the bx t indicate if yu ever made a business explratin trip t Canada in the five years preceding the date f yur applicatin. If yu check yes, please prvide details. 4 Business wnership If applicable, cmplete yur entire business wnership experience. Add a separate sheet f paper if yu need mre space. Otherwise, indicate N/A if this desn t apply t yur situatin. 5 Business plan / Investment / Intended ccupatin in Canada Prvide details f the business yu wish t establish. If yu have already invested in a business r plan t invest in a business, prvide details f that business. 6 Persnal net wrth statement and surce f funds / Assets 6A Bank depsits Current and Savings Accunts Indicate the: date the accunt was pened, accunt number, and current balance in freign currency (specify currency) and in Canadian dllars Fixed (term) depsits Indicate the: date f initial depsit, maturity date, and current balance in freign currency (specify currency) and in Canadian dllars 6B 6C Real Prperty Prvide a descriptin f yur real prperty, the year it was purchased and check the yes r n bx t indicate if it was mrtgaged. Include the purchase price as well as the estimated current market value in freign currency (specify currency) and in Canadian dllars. Nte: Use a separate sheet f paper if necessary. Publicly traded stcks and ther investments Prvide a descriptin f the publicly traded stcks and ther investments and include the quantity as well as the estimated current market value in freign 30 Prvincial Nminee Prgram
currency (specify currency) and in Canadian dllars. 6D 6E 6F 6G 6H 6I 6J Nte: Use a separate sheet f paper if necessary. Business Include the: name f yur business, percentage wned, current bk value (net assets), and estimated current market value in freign currency (specify currency) and in Canadian dllars. Nte: Use a separate sheet f paper if necessary. Pensins and ther assets Prvide a descriptin f yur pensins and ther assets as well as the amunt in freign currency (specify currency) and in Canadian dllars. Nte: Use a separate sheet f paper if necessary. Persnal net wrth statement and surce f funds / Liabilities Real prperty mrtgages Indicate the cmplete address and the current balance in freign currency (specify currency) and in Canadian dllars. Nte: Use a separate sheet f paper if necessary. Other persnal debts Prvide details n the nature f the debt and include the amunt in freign currency (specify currency) and in Canadian dllars. Nte: Use a separate sheet f paper if necessary. Net wrth Add the ttal assets frm sectins 6A thrugh 6E. Subtract the ttal liabilities (6F+6G) and include the ttal net wrth in Canadian dllars. Write the ttal amunt f funds in Canadian dllars available fr yur settlement in Canada. Accumulatin f funds Yu must submit with yur applicatin a narrative dcument bearing yur signature and describing hw yur present financial resurces, bth family and business, were accumulated. This dcument culd, fr example, present infrmatin n the fllwing pints: Emplyment incme: date, amunt and surce fr each year f emplyment; Business incme: amunt accumulated while the applicant managed the business as well as dates the business was in peratin, share f distributed prfits and accumulated prfits; Investment incme: shares, units, bnds (date and purchase price, sale price and current market value), interest, dividends, capital gains (date, amunt and surce); Dates and amunts f each investment made; Cumulative gains n persnal assets: real estate (date and purchase price, sale price and current market value), ther; Inheritance, dnatins and nn-bank lans: date, amunt and Prvincial Nminee Prgram 31
surce, accmpanied by dcuments cnfirming: the identity f the dnr and/r lender and his financial capacity t give r lend; the transfer f sums brrwed and their cmplete r partial repayment. Declaratin Read the declaratin carefully. Sign and date in the bxes prvided. By signing, yu declare that yu fully understand the questins asked, and that the infrmatin yu have prvided is cmplete, truthful, and crrect. If yu d nt sign and date, the applicatin will be returned t yu. 32 Prvincial Nminee Prgram
Additinal family infrmatin (IMM 5406) Wh needs t fill ut this applicatin frm? This frm must be cmpleted by: Yu, as the principal applicant Yur spuse r cmmn-law partner (whether accmpanying yu t Canada r nt), and Yur dependent children aged 18 r ver (whether accmpanying yu t Canada r nt) Write the persnal details fr: SECTION A yurself yur spuse r cmmn-law partner (if applicable) yur mther yur father. Nte: If yu d nt have a spuse r a cmmn-law partner, sign the declaratin at the end f Sectin A. SECTION B Write the persnal details fr yur children. It is very imprtant that yu list all f yur children (even if they are already permanent residents r citizens f Canada). This includes: married children, adpted children, children f yur spuse (step-children) r cmmn-law partner, any f yur children wh have been adpted by thers, any f yur children wh are in the custdy f an ex-spuse, frmer cmmn-law partner r ther guardian. Yu must answer all questins. If any sectins d nt apply t yu, answer N/A. Nte: if yu d nt have any children, sign the declaratin at the end f Sectin B. SECTION C Write persnal details abut yur: brther(s), sister(s), half-brther(s) and half-sister(s), step-brther(s) and step-sister(s). SECTION D After carefully reading the statements cntained in this sectin, sign and date the declaratin. Prvincial Nminee Prgram 33
Use f a Representative (IMM 5476) Wh may use this frm? Cmplete this frm nly if yu: used the services f a representative t help yu prepare r submit yur applicatin; r are appinting a representative; r are cancelling a representative s appintment. If yu have dependent children aged 18 years r lder, they are required t cmplete their wn cpy f this frm if a representative is als cnducting business n their behalf. What is a representative? A representative is smene wh has prvided advice, cnsultatin, r guidance t yu at any stage f the immigratin applicatin prcess, r in an immigratin prceeding. If smene represented r advised yu t help yu submit yur applicatin, then that persn is yur representative. A representative is als smene wh has yur permissin t cnduct business n yur behalf with Citizenship and Immigratin Canada (CIC) and the Canada Brder Services Agency (CBSA). When yu appint a representative: yu als authrize CIC and CBSA t share infrmatin frm yur case file t this persn; yur applicatin will nt be given special attentin nr can yu expect faster prcessing r a mre favurable utcme; the representative is authrized t represent yu nly n immigratin matters related t the applicatin yu submit with this frm; yu can appint nly ne representative fr each applicatin yu submit; yu are nt bliged t hire a representative. We treat everyne equally, whether they use the service f a representative r nt. Yu must ntify us if yur representative s cntact infrmatin changes r if yu cancel the appintment f a representative. Types f representatives Family, friends, and nn-prfit grups ften help applicants wh feel the need fr supprt and advice n immigratin matters. Yu can appint a representative wh des nt charge fees r receive any ther cmpensatin fr prviding immigratin advice r services t represent yu befre CIC r the CBSA. There are tw types f representatives: Uncmpensated representatives include: friends and family members wh d nt, and will nt, charge a fee r receive any ther cnsideratin fr their advice and services; rganizatins that d nt, and will nt, charge a fee r receive any ther cnsideratin fr prviding immigratin advice r assistance 34 Prvincial Nminee Prgram
(such as a nn-gvernmental r religius rganizatin); cnsultants, lawyers and Quebec ntaries, and students-at-law under their supervisin, wh d nt, and will nt, charge a fee r receive any ther cnsideratin t represent yu. Cmpensated representatives: Cmpensated representatives charge a fee r receive sme ther frm f cnsideratin in exchange fr the advice and representatin that they prvide. If yu want us t cnduct business with a cmpensated representative then they must be authrized by CIC. It is imprtant t knw that anyne wh represents r advises yu fr payment r ffers t d s in cnnectin with immigratin prceedings r applicatins is breaking the law unless they are an authrized representative r they have a specific agreement r arrangement with the Gvernment f Canada that allws them t represent r advise yu. This applies t advice r cnsultatin which happens befre r after an immigratin applicatin is made r a prceeding begins. Authrized representatives are: immigratin cnsultants wh are members in gd standing f the Immigratin Cnsultants f Canada Regulatry Cuncil (ICCRC); lawyers and paralegals wh are members in gd standing f a Canadian prvincial r territrial law sciety, and students-at-law under their supervisin; ntaries wh are members in gd standing f the Chambre des ntaires du Québec, and students-at-law under their supervisin. If yu appint a cmpensated representative wh is nt a member f ne f these designated bdies, yur applicatin will be returned. Fr mre infrmatin n using a representative, visit ur website at: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/infrmatin/representative/index.asp. Questin Actin General Applicatin Infrmatin Check ne bx t indicate if yu are appinting r cancelling the appintment f a representative. Sectin A- Applicant Infrmatin 1 Write yur last name (surname) and given name(s). 2 Write yur date f birth. 3 If yu have already submitted yur applicatin write: the name f ffice where the applicatin was submitted; lcatin f ffice; type f applicatin yu are sending. 4 Write yur Citizenship and Immigratin Canada Identificatin (ID) r Unique Client Identifier (UCI) number (if knwn). Sectin B- Appintment f Representative 5 Write yur representative s full name If yur representative is a member f the Immigratin Cnsultants f Canada Regulatry Cuncil (ICCRC), a law sciety r the Chambre des ntaires du Prvincial Nminee Prgram 35
Québec, print his r her name as it appears n the rganizatin s membership list. 6 Check ne bx t indicate if yur representative is unpaid r paid. If yur representative is paid write the membership ID number f: the Immigratin Cnsultants f Canada Regulatry Cuncil (ICCRC); r a Canadian prvincial r territrial law sciety; r the Chambre des ntaires du Québec. 7 Write yur representative s cntact infrmatin. Nte: By indicating yur representative s e-mail address, yu are hereby authrizing CIC t transmit yur file and persnal infrmatin t this specific e-mail address. 8 Yur representative must sign and date the declaratin in rder t accept respnsibility fr cnducting business n yur behalf. Sectin C- Cancel the Appintment f a Representative 9 Fill in this sectin if yu wish t cancel the appintment f a representative. Write the representative s full name. Sectin D- Yur Declaratin 10 By signing, yu authrize CIC t cmplete yur request fr yurself and yur dependent children under 18 years f age. If yur spuse r cmmn-law partner is included in this request, he r she must sign in the bx prvided. Release f infrmatin t ther individuals T authrize CIC t release infrmatin frm yur case file t smene ther than a representative, yu will need t cmplete the frm Authrity t Release Persnal Infrmatin t a Designated Individual (IMM 5475) which is available: n ur website at www.cic.gc.ca/english/infrmatin/applicatins/release-inf.asp; r frm Canadian embassies, high cmmissins and cnsulates abrad. The persn yu designate will be able t btain infrmatin n yur case file, such as the status f yur applicatin. Hwever, they will nt be able t cnduct business n yur behalf with CIC. 36 Prvincial Nminee Prgram
Step 3. Pay the Fee Step 1. Gather dcuments Step 2. Cmplete the applicatin Step 3. Pay the fees Step 4. Mail the applicatin Calculating yur fees Use the table belw t calculate the ttal amunt f fees t be paid. There are tw (2) types f fees: 1. The prcessing fee which must be included with yur applicatin Prcessing Fee Number f persns Amunt per persn Amunt Due Principal applicant 1 x $550 $ 550 Each family member age 22 r lder x $550 Each family member under age 22 wh is married r in a cmmn-law x $550 relatinship Each family member under age 22 wh is unmarried and nt in a cmmn-law relatinship x $150 Ttal Payment: The Right f Permanent Residence Fee, which will be requested by the Visa Office at a later stage if yur applicatin is apprved. Right f Permanent Residence Fee Number f persns Amunt per persn Amunt Due Principal applicant 1 x $490 $ 490 Spuse r cmmn-law partner x $490 Ttal Payment: Nte: Dependent children are exempt frm paying the right f Permanent Residence fee. Prvincial Nminee Prgram 37
Incrrect fee payment Payment issue CIC will... N fee included Insufficient fees included return yur applicatin. Nte: Prcessing f yur applicatin will nly start after yu return yur applicatin with requested fees. return yur applicatin. Nte: Prcessing f yur applicatin will nly start after yu return yur applicatin with requested fees. Overpayment start prcessing yur applicatin, and send yu a refund as sn as pssible. Nte: Yu d nt have t request a refund, it will be dne autmatically. Methd f payment ptins Payment methd ptins vary frm ne visa ffice t anther. Please cnsult the Fee payment sectin fund in Appendix A f the Visa Office specific instructins t help determine acceptable fee payment methds fr the cuntry where yu will send yur applicatin. Additinal fees Yu must als pay fr the fllwing fr yurself and yur family members (if applicable): medical examinatins plice certificates language assessments 38 Prvincial Nminee Prgram
Step 4. Submit the Applicatins Step 1. Gather dcuments Step 2. Cmplete the applicatin Step 3. Pay the fees Step 4. Mail the applicatin Where d I apply? Yu must submit yur applicatin t the Canadian visa ffice r Visa Applicatin Center (VAC) respnsible fr yur area. Cnsult the relevant visa ffice r its website regarding accepted methds f submitting applicatins (fr example, general mail, in persn, by curier etc.) at: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/infrmatin/ffices/apply-where.asp Submit the dcument checklist Make sure yu use and submit the Appendix A - Dcument Checklist (visa ffice specific instructins) alng with yur applicatin frms and supprting dcuments. Sign the frm The applicatin must be signed and dated befre it is submitted. If yu are: 18 years f age r lder, sign and date in the bxes prvided, less than 18 years f age, yur frm must be signed by ne f yur parents r legal guardian. Nte: If yur applicatin is nt signed and dated, it will be returned t yu. Submit the applicatin frm When submitting yur applicatin, t ensure yur encded data is captured, yu must include the last page which cntains yur unique barcdes. See the image belw: Nte: This page is nly available when yu cmplete yur applicatin electrnically (n a cmputer). Prvincial Nminee Prgram 39
What Happens Next The applicatin prcess Submissin Cmpletin check: Once yu have submitted yur applicatin, we will check t determine that all required applicatin frms have been prperly cmpleted and submitted, the applicatin prcessing fee has been paid, and that all requested supprting dcumentatin has been prvided. If yur applicatin package des nt meet these requirements, we will return it t yu. N file will be created r recrd kept until a cmplete applicatin has been submitted. Acknwledgment f receipt: If yur applicatin is cmplete, we will begin t prcess it. Yu will be sent a letter that: ntifies yu f this fact and prvides yu with yur visa ffice file number sets ut sme basic instructins fr cntact with the visa ffice gives yu a brief utline f future prcessing steps Prcessing Review fr decisin Yur applicatin will underg a detailed review by a Visa Officer. The Officer will cnsider all the infrmatin and dcumentatin yu have prvided, and will assess it against current selectin standards. Medical requirements Yu and yur family members, whether accmpanying yu r nt, must underg and pass a medical examinatin in rder t cme t Canada. T pass the medical examinatin yu r yur family members must nt have a cnditin that: is a danger t public health r safety wuld cause excessive demand n health r scial services in Canada. Examples f excessive demand include nging hspitalizatin r institutinal care fr a physical r mental illness. Instructins Infrmatin n medical instructins will be prvided t yu. When yu receive yur assessment ntice yu will als receive medical frms fr yurself (and any accmpanying dependants if applicable), instructins and hw t access a list f dctrs in yur area wh are authrized t cnduct immigratin medical examinatins (see belw). Yu are nt required t have a medical examinatin befre yu submit yur 40 Prvincial Nminee Prgram
applicatin frms. Exam validity The medical examinatin results are valid fr 12 mnths frm the date f the first medical examinatin. If yu are nt admitted as a permanent resident during this time, yu must underg anther cmplete medical examinatin. Authrized dctrs Yur wn dctr cannt d the medical examinatin. Yu must see a physician n Canada s list f Designated Medical Practitiners at http://www.cic.gc.ca/dmp-md/medical.aspx. Nte that the physician is nly respnsible fr cnducting a medical examinatin; he r she cannt give yu any advice n the immigratin prcess. Factrs that facilitate prcessing There are certain things yu can d t help ensure that yur applicatin is prcessed as fast as pssible: make sure that all the dcumentatin and infrmatin requested are prvided with yur applicatin advise the visa ffice, where yu submitted yur applicatin, f any change t yur cntact infrmatin. This includes: mailing address telephne number facsimile number (fax) e-mail address Factrs that may delay prcessing The fllwing factrs may delay the prcessing f yur applicatin: unclear phtcpies f dcuments dcuments nt accmpanied by a certified English r French translatin verificatin f infrmatin and dcuments prvided a medical cnditin that may require additinal tests r cnsultatins a criminal r security prblem cnsultatin is required with ther ffices in Canada and abrad Permanent resident status If yur applicatin is successful, yu and yur family members will receive status as permanent residents f Canada. Sme cnditins will apply: Yu will remain a permanent resident until yu becme a Canadian citizen, as lng as yu spend at least tw years f each five year Prvincial Nminee Prgram 41
perid in Canada. Yu may leave and re-enter Canada as ften as yu wish. Rights As permanent residents, yu and yur family members will have the right t: live, study and wrk in Canada fr as lng as yu remain permanent residents access mst scial benefits accrded t Canadian citizens (see Limitatins apply fr Canadian citizenship, and nce granted, apply fr a Canadian passprt (nce yu have been a legal permanent resident fr three f the fur previus years) Limitatins There are a few limitatins n permanent residents: Yu cannt vte in certain electins. Yu may be ineligible fr certain jbs requiring high-level security clearances. If yu r any f yur family members cmmit a serius crime, yu r yur family members risk being deprted frm Canada. Obligatins As permanent residents, yu will als have the same legal bligatins as Canadians, such as paying taxes and respecting all federal, prvincial, and municipal laws. The Permanent Resident Card All new permanent residents will be issued a permanent resident card as part f the prcess. Cards will be mailed t yur hme address sn after yu becme a permanent resident. Fr mre infrmatin n the Permanent Resident Card, visit ur website. Checking applicatin status nline Yu can check the status f yur applicatin n-line by ding the fllwing: 1. Lg n t ur website at www.cic.gc.ca. 2. G t Check My Applicatin Status in the I need t...sectin n the right-hand side f the page. 3. Then click n Client Applicatin Status and fllw the instructins prvided. Nte: Yur applicatin status will nly appear n-line nce the initial review by CIC is cmpleted. 1. T btain details n hw t remve yur applicatin status infrmatin frm the Internet, visit the "Frequently Asked Questins" (FAQ) sectin. 42 Prvincial Nminee Prgram
Prtecting yur infrmatin Yur persnal infrmatin is nly available t Citizenship and Immigratin Canada (CIC) and Canada Brder Service Agency (CBSA) emplyees wh need t see it in rder t prvide the services t yu, and nt disclsed t anyne else except as permitted under the prvisins f the Privacy Act. Yu can btain additinal infrmatin n the prtectin f yur data by visiting the "Frequently Asked Questins" (FAQ) n ur website. Quality Assurance Prgram Our quality assurance prgram randmly selects applicatins fr a special review. If selected yu will be asked t attend an interview with a Citizenship and Immigratin fficial s that we can: verify the dcumentatin yu submitted is accurate, verify that yur applicatin has been cmpleted prperly. Nte: Yu will be ntified in writing shuld yur applicatin be selected. Prvincial Nminee Prgram 43