Guide 0188  – Application for Permanent Residence under the Temporary Public Policy for Extended Families of Former Language and Cultural Advisors

Table of contents

• Overview
• Before you apply
• Who may use this application?
• Step 1. Gather Documents
• Step 2. Complete the Application
• Step 3. Fees
• Step 4. Submit your Application by e-mail
• What Happens Next
• Need Help?

This is not a legal document. The explanations and definitions are not legal definitions. In case of a discrepancy between the language in this document and the relevant legislation or regulations, the legal text in the legislation and regulations prevails.

For legal information, consult the following documents:

• Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
• Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations
• Temporary public policy for extended families of former language and cultural advisor

Before you apply

Overview of the Public policy

The withdrawal of international forces from Afghanistan, which began on May 1, 2021, has created significant risks with respect to security in-country. Reports indicate that the Taliban are targeting not only those who worked for the Government of Canada and other allies, but also the members of their extended family.

The Government of Canada is deeply concerned that the extended family of former Language and Cultural Advisors (LCAs) are at risk. The former LCAs worked for the Department of National Defence (DND) in Afghanistan. Their work with DND for the Canadian mission in Afghanistan has put their extended family in Afghanistan at risk of being targeted by the Taliban. Although the extent of the threat is unclear at the moment, it is likely that these persons face an increased risk due to their relationship with those who worked with DND in Afghanistan.

In order to support the reunification of former LCAs in Canada who worked with DND in Afghanistan with the members of their extended family, a public policy is put in place to facilitate the issuance of permanent resident visas for these persons. Applications will cease to be accepted six months after it takes effect or after applications for 380 principal applicants are accepted into processing, whichever is earlier.

Note: Only complete applications will be accepted into processing. Incomplete applications will be returned. For greater certainty, submission of an enquiry, or an incomplete application, is not sufficient to ensure that you are counted as one of the 380 principal applicants.

Who may use this application?

To be eligible for this temporary public policy, you must meet the following requirements:

• you are an Afghan national
• you are outside of Canada at the time of application
• you were in Afghanistan on or after July 22, 2021
• you have completed and signed a statutory declaration from your family member who is a Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident, residing in Canada and who was employed by the Department of National Defence between 2001 and 2021 as a Language and Cultural Advisor
• your family member in Canada is one of the following:
  • your parent (your age as their child doesn’t matter)
  • your grandparent
  • your child or grandchild
  • your sibling (including half-siblings)
  • your sibling-in-law (only applies to siblings-in-law if the sibling of the former Language and Cultural Advisor is missing and presumed dead, or deceased, and you were married or in a common-law relationship with the sibling at the time of disappearance or death, and you are not a spouse or common-law partner of another person)
• you and any family members coming with you have
  • a valid passport or travel document or
  • a valid identity document or statutory declaration (as described under subsection 178(1) and 178(2) of the regulations), if you don’t hold a passport or travel document

Family members that can come with you to Canada

You can bring the following family members with you to Canada:

• your spouse or common-law partner
• your dependent children (who are under the age of 22 and do not have a spouse or partner)
  

  Note: Children 22 years old or older qualify as dependents if they meet both of these requirements

  • They have depended substantially on their parents for financial support since before the age of 22, and
  • They are unable to financially support themselves because of a mental or physical condition
• your grandchild (dependent child of your dependent child)

You must include these family members at the time you submit your application, including any non-accompanying dependents. If you don’t, they may not be able to come with you to Canada now or later.

Note: Non-accompanying dependents will not be considered under this public policy nor will they be eligible to apply under the One-Year Window program. Information on the available immigration programs can be found here, including those under the family class.

Who may not use this application?

You may not apply if:

• you are physically present in Canada
• you are a Canadian citizen or you are a permanent resident in Canada
• You and your family members are inadmissible for reasons (other than those indicated in the public policy), which include but are not limited to:
  • criminality,
  • health grounds,
  • misrepresentation

If you or a family member is inadmissible to Canada, it is strongly suggested that you resolve your inadmissibility if possible before applying for permanent residence.

If you are inadmissible due to a criminal conviction in Canada, you may be eligible to apply for a record suspension (formerly a pardon).

If you are inadmissible due to a criminal conviction outside of Canada, you may be eligible to apply for rehabilitation.

Do family members need to apply separately?

You may include your family member(s) as defined below in your application for permanent residence. Your spouse or common-law partner and dependent children must be admissible (unless exempted as per the public policy), and meet all other requirements of the Act.

Note: For the definition of a family member, see the definitions below (in line with the definition of family member of subsection 1(3) of the Regulations).

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Biometric (fingerprints and photo) requirements

You and your family members will need to appear in person to have your fingerprints and photograph (biometric information) taken at a biometric collection service point.

If you are currently in Afghanistan and aged between 16 and 79, and are unable to complete biometric enrollment, you are required to complete the Additional Background Information Form [IMM 0153] (opens in a new tab) to the best of your abilities and submit it as part of the standard application package.

Step 1. Gather Documents

Note: In the course of preparation of your application should you use unsecured email to send any personal information related to your application to others please note that this may create risk in relation to the protection, confidentiality, or security of personal information communicated. Should information be accessed by an unauthorized third party, IRCC is not liable for any loss or damage that you may suffer as a result.

In the context specific to the current circumstances in Afghanistan, if you are unable to fill out, print, sign, and email your forms for reasons of safety and security, accessibility, or lack of access to the required technology, your family member in Canada (former Language and Cultural advisor) may fill out the application for you. However, you must provide a dated and signed letter attesting the following:

• I declare that I have reviewed all of the information contained in my application for Permanent Residence in its final form and that it is truthful, complete and accurate.
• I understand that any false statements or concealment of material fact may result in me being inadmissible to Canada and may be grounds to refuse my application and subsequent applications as well as my prosecution or removal from Canada.
• I understand that by signing this document, I am signing my application.

If the forms are not signed and there is no letter that includes all of the above with the application, it will be returned as incomplete.

Also, if you intend to appoint a representative with the Use of Representative form [IMM 5476] (opens in a new tab), you could provide a second declaration (signed and dated) that states the following:

• I authorize the following individual to serve as my representative and to conduct business on my behalf with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada and Canada Border Services Agency.
• I authorize Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada and Canada Border Services Agency to release information from my case file and that of my dependent children under 18 years of age to my representative.

Insert the following:

[Representative name, postal address, telephone number and fax number and email address]

What documents are required?

Use the Document Checklist [IMM 0187] (opens in a new tab) to assist you in gathering the necessary documentation.

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Step 2. Complete the Application

Filling out the application

Follow the step-by-step instructions below to complete the application forms.

The following are the forms that must be filled out and submitted:

• Document Checklist [IMM 0187] (opens in a new tab)
  • Use your checklist to make sure you include all the forms and documents you need.
  • Place the checklist on top, as a cover to your application package.
• Generic Application Form for Canada [IMM 0008] (PDF, 717 KB)
• Additional Dependants/Declaration [IMM 0008DEP] (PDF, 599 KB), if applicable
• Schedule A – Background/Declaration [IMM 5669] (opens in a new tab)
• Additional Family Information [IMM 5406] (opens in a new tab)
• Schedule 1 – [IMM 0185] (opens in a new tab)
• Statutory Declaration [IMM 0186] (opens in a new tab)
• Additional Background Information [IMM 0153], if applicable New: Only if you’re in Afghanistan
• 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 applicable

Complete this form only if you’re in Afghanistan

Due to the ongoing situation, you must now complete and submit a background information form if you’re applying from inside Afghanistan.

DO NOT complete this form if you are not in Afghanistan.

Additional Background Information [IMM 0153]

Complete this form only if you’re in Afghanistan

Due to the ongoing situation, you must now complete and submit a background information form if you’re applying from inside Afghanistan.

Do not complete this form if you are not in Afghanistan.

Additional Background Information [IMM 0153] (opens in a new tab)

Complete all sections. If a section does not apply to you, write “Not Applicable” or “NA”. If your application is incomplete it may be returned to you and this will delay the processing of your application.

If you need more space for any section, print out an additional page containing the appropriate section, complete it and submit it along with your application.

Generic Application Form for Canada (IMM 0008)

Who must fill out this application form?

This form must be completed by:

• you, the principal applicant

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Completing the form

You must answer all questions on this application form unless otherwise indicated.

Download and fill out the application form on a computer. The Generic Application Form for Canada [IMM 0008] must be validated with 2D barcodes.

Make sure that:

• you properly validate your answers when filling out this form
• the 2D barcodes are properly generated

If the 2D barcodes are missing or can’t be machine read for any reason, the application will be returned to you without being processed.

You also have the option of saving your form and completing it later.

Read and follow the steps below to help you fill out the form.

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Application Details

Question 1

From the list, select “Refugee”

Question 2

From the list, select “Outside Canada - Refugee”

Question 3

Enter the total number of family members included in your application. This includes yourself and any family members, regardless of whether they intend to accompany you to Canada or not.

Question 4

Language preference

From the list, select your preferred language for:

1. correspondence
2. interview: if your native language is not in this list, select “Other”
3. interpreter requested: you must select “Yes” if you do not select English or French for the interview

Question 5

Where do you plan on living in Canada?

From the list select the:

1. Province/Territory
2. City/Town

Question 6

If you plan to live in the Province of Quebec and are applying under a Quebec immigration program, have you received your Certificat de Sélection du Québec (CSQ)?

1. Select the corresponding box
2. If you selected “Yes”, enter the Certificat de Sélection du Québec CSQ number
3. If you selected “No”, enter the date when you applied for your Certificat de Sélection du Québec CSQ (if you have not yet applied, please do so before applying for permanent residence)

Note: If you are applying under the Application for Permanent Residence under the Public Policy for Extended Families of Extended Families of Former Language and Cultural Advisors, select “No” for Question 6 a) and leave 6 c) blank.

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Principal Applicant’s Personal Details

The principal applicant must answer the following questions.

Question 1

Enter your full family name (surname or last name) as shown on your passport, travel document or identity document.

Enter all of your given name(s) (first, second or more) as shown on your passport, travel document or identity document. Do not use initials.

If you don’t have a family name on your passport or travel document, enter all given names in the family name field and leave the given name field blank.

If you don’t have a given name on your passport or travel document, leave the given name field blank.

Question 2

Nickname/Alias

Select the box to tell us if you have ever used any other names than those indicated in question 1. This could be your birth name, maiden name, married name, nickname, etc. If “Yes,” enter your nickname/alias in the family name(s) and given name(s) fields.

Question 3

If you know your unique client identifier (UCI) number or client identification number (client ID), enter it here without any spaces. If you applied for temporary or permanent residence in the past, this is an 8 or 10 digit number you can find on previous documents sent by us. If this is your first application with us, or if you do not know your UCI, leave this space blank.

Question 4

From the list, select your gender (F – Female, M – Male, U – Unknown or X – Another gender).

Note: If you choose the “X” gender identifier and you currently have or have had a Canadian temporary resident document (visa, electronic travel authorization, work permit or study permit) with a gender identifier other than “X”, you need to complete the Request form for a Change of Sex or Gender Identifier [IRM 0002] (PDF, 1.34 MB) form and send it with your application. You also need to complete this form and send it with your application if you’ve never had a Canadian temporary resident document but you intend to apply for one and you identify with a gender that is different than what appears on your foreign travel document or passport. No supporting documents are required.

Question 5

Enter your height in either centimetres or feet and inches.

Question 6

From the list, select your eye colour.

Question 7

Enter your date of birth. If you do not know your complete date of birth, use “01” to fill in the spaces for the unknown year, month or day. Include a letter of explanation saying why you couldn’t include the complete date.

Question 8

Enter your place of birth, including the city or town and country of birth, as shown in your passport or your travel document.

Question 9

Citizenship(s)

1. From the list, select your country of citizenship.
2. If you are a citizen of more than one country, select your other country of citizenship.

Question 10

Current country of residence

From the list, select

• The name of your current country of residence. Your country of residence is the country in which you are residing, provided that you have been lawfully admitted to that country.

• Your immigration status in that country (indicate one of the following):
  • Citizen
  • Permanent resident
  • Visitor
  • Worker
  • Student
  • Other
  • Protected Person
  • Refugee Claimant
  • Foreign National
• Other: This section must be completed if you selected “Other” as a status.
• Fill in the dates (From – To) you have been living in your current country of residence.

Question 11

Enter the date of your last entry to Canada, if applicable.

Enter the place you last entered Canada (for example, Toronto airport, Lacolle border crossing, seaport Yarmouth).

Question 12

Previous countries of residence

Select the box to tell us if you have lived in any country other than your country of citizenship or your current country of residence for more than 6 months in the past 5 years.

If you checked “Yes,” for each country

• select the name of the country you lived in
• select your immigration status for the time you were in that country:
  • Citizen
  • Permanent resident
  • Visitor
  • Worker
  • Student
  • Other
  • Protected Person
  • Refugee Claimant
  • Foreign National
• Other: This section must be completed if you selected “Other” as a status
• fill in the dates (From – To) you were living in that country

Question 13

1. From the list, choose your current marital status:

   Annulled Marriage

   This is a marriage that is legally declared as not valid. An annulment can also be a declaration by the Catholic Church that the marriage union did not have a binding force.

   Common-Law

   This means that you have lived continuously with your partner in a marital-type relationship for a minimum of 1 year.

   Divorced

   This means that you are officially separated and have legally ended your marriage.

   Legally Separated

   This means that you are married but no longer living with your spouse.

   Married

   This means that you and your spouse have had a ceremony that legally binds you to each other. Your marriage must be legally recognized in the country where it was performed and in Canada.

   Single

   This means that you have never been married and are not in a common-law relationship.

   Widowed

   This means that your spouse has died and that you have not re-married or entered into a common-law relationship.

2. Enter the date (year, month and day) you were married or you entered into your current common-law relationship.

3. Enter the family name(s) and given name(s) of your current spouse or common-law partner.

Question 14

Select the box to tell us if you have been married or in a common-law relationship. If you checked “Yes,” give the following details for your previous spouse or common-law partner:

• Family name(s)
• Given name(s)
• Type of relationship:
  • Common-law or
  • Married
• Dates (From – To) for which you were in the relationship with your previous spouse/common-law partner
• Date of birth.

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Contact Information

Question 1

Enter your current mailing address (where information can be mailed, if needed) by typing the following information:

• Post office box (P.O. box) number, if applicable. If you do not enter a post office box, you must provide the street number
• Apartment (Apt.) or Unit, if applicable
• Street number (no.), if applicable. It is the number on your house or apartment building. You must provide a street number if you did not enter in a P.O. box
• Street name, if applicable
• City or Town
• From the list, select the Country of your current mailing address
• Province or State
• Postal code or zip code
• District, if applicable

Note: All correspondence will be transmitted through email. The mailing address will only be used if needed.

If you wish to have a representative who can conduct business on your behalf, you must provide their address in this section and on the Use of a Representative [IMM 5476] (PDF, 264 KB) form.

For more information, read the Use of a Representative guide.

Question 2

Select the box to tell us if your residential address (where you live) is the same as your mailing address. If “No,” enter the following information:

• Apartment (Apt.) or Unit, if applicable
• Street number (no.). It is the number on your house or apartment building.
• Street name
• City or Town
• Country
• Province or State
• Postal code or zip code
• District, if applicable

Question 3

Enter your telephone number including the country code, area/regional codes, etc.

If you have an extension number, indicate it after your phone number under “Ext.”

Select the box to tell us if your telephone number is from Canada or the US or Other (any other country).

From the list, select the type of telephone:

• Residence (home)
• Cellular (cell/mobile)
• Business (work)

Question 4

If you have a second telephone number, enter it here, including the country code, area/regional codes, etc.

If you have an extension number, indicate it after your phone number under “Ext.”

Providing an alternate telephone number will help make sure we can contact you with information about your application.

Select the box to tell us if your second telephone number is from Canada or the US or Other (any other country).

From the list, select the type of telephone:

• Residence (home)
• Cellular (cell/mobile)
• Business (work)

Question 5

If you have a fax number, enter it here, including country code, area/regional codes, etc.

Select the box to tell us if the facsimile (fax) number is from Canada or the US or Other (any other country).

Question 6

Enter your email address here (for example, name@provider.net).

Note: By indicating your email address, you are hereby authorizing IRCC to transmit your file and personal information to this specific email.

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Passport

Question 1

Select the box to tell us if you have a valid passport or travel document. If you don’t have one or can’t obtain one, you must select the “No” box.

Question 2

If you select “Yes,” provide your passport or travel document number exactly as shown on the document. Make sure there is no space between each number or letter.

Question 3

From the list, select the name of the country or territory that issued your passport or travel document.

Question 4

Enter the date your passport or travel document was issued.

Question 5

Enter the date your passport or travel document will expire.

Question 6

For this trip, select “Yes” or “No” to tell us if you are using a passport issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Taiwan that shows your personal identification number.

Question 7

For this trip, select “Yes” or “No” to tell us if you are using a National Israeli passport.

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National Identity Document

Question 1

Select the box to tell us if you have a valid national identity document.

Question 2

If you selected “Yes,” provide your national identity document number exactly as shown on the identity document. Make sure there is no space between each number or letter.

Question 3

From the list, select the name of the country or territory that issued your national identity document.

Question 4

Enter the date your national identity document was issued.

Question 5

Enter the date your national identity document will expire.

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Education/Occupation Detail

Question 1

From the list, select your highest level of education.

• None: No education
• Secondary or less: High school diploma obtained after elementary school and before college, university, or other formal training.
• Trade/Apprenticeship Certificate/Diploma: Diploma completed in a specific trade, such as carpentry or auto mechanics.
• Non-University Certificate/Diploma: Training in a profession that requires formal education but not at the university level (for example, dental technician or engineering technician).
• Post-Secondary – No Degree: Post-secondary studies at a college or university but no degree earned.
• Bachelor’s Degree: Academic degree awarded by a college or university to those who have completed an undergraduate curriculum; also called a baccalaureate. Examples include a Bachelor of Arts, Science or Education.
• Post Graduate – No Degree: Post-graduate studies at a college or university but no degree earned (Master or PhD).
• Master’s Degree: Academic degree awarded by a graduate school of a college or university. You must have completed a Bachelor’s degree before a Master’s degree can be earned.
• Doctorate – PhD: Highest university degree, usually based on at least 3 years of graduate studies and a thesis. Normally, you must have completed a Master’s degree before a PhD can be earned.

Question 2

Enter the total number of years of formal education that you have completed, including elementary and secondary school.

Question 3

Enter your current occupation.

Question 4

Enter your intended occupation in Canada.

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Language Detail

Question 1

This question is not for selection purposes. One of Canada’s immigration objectives is to support and assist the development of minority language communities in Canada.

1. From the list, select your first (native) language. This is the language that you learned at home during your childhood and that you still understand. If your native language is not in this list, select “Other.”

2. From the list, select whether you are able to communicate in English and/or French:
   • English
   • French
   • Both
   • Neither
3. If you selected “Both,” choose whether you are most at ease in English or French.
4. Select “Yes” or “No” to tell us whether you have taken a test from a designated testing agency to assess your proficiency in English or French.

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Dependant(s)

You must answer each question on behalf of each of your dependants.

To add a new dependant to the application, click the “Add Dependant” button, located at the bottom of the page.

To remove a dependant from the application, click the “Remove Dependant” button.

You can add up to 5 dependants using this form.

If you have more than 5 dependants:

To include everyone in your application, you must complete the following form for each additional family member:

• Additional Dependants/Declaration [IMM 0008DEP] (PDF, 599 KB)

Important

You must list all family members in your application for permanent residence, whether they are accompanying you to Canada or not. You must also provide details on family members whose location is unknown (including those missing or presumed dead). If these family members are not listed on your application, you will not be able to sponsor them at a later date.

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Dependant’s Personal Details

Questions 1–9

Questions 1 to 9 are the same questions you answered for yourself. See the previous instructions to help you answer the questions for your dependant(s).

Question 10

1. From the list, select your dependant’s relationship to you, the principal applicant:
   • Adopted Child
   • Child
   • Common-Law Partner
   • Grandchild
   • Other
   • Spouse
   • Step-Child
   • Step-Grandchild
2. Complete if you select “Other.”

Question 11

1. Select the box to tell us if your dependant will accompany you to Canada.
2. If you answered “No,” explain why your dependant is non-accompanying.

Question 12

From the list, select the type of dependant:

Type A

The dependant is under the age of 22 and single (not married and not in a common-law relationship).

Type B

Type B is no longer used.

Type C

The dependant is 22 years of age or older, has depended substantially on the financial support of a parent since before the age of 22, and is unable to provide for themselves because of a medical condition.

Not sure which type of dependant your child is? Check if your child qualifies as a dependant by answering a few questions.

Question 13

Current country of residence

• From the list, select the name of your dependant’s current country of residence. The country of residence is the country in which they are residing, provided they have been lawfully admitted to that country.

For refugee claimants in Canada only: select “Canada” whether your dependant has been lawfully admitted or not.

• Indicate one of the following as your dependant’s immigration status in that country:
  • Citizen
  • Permanent resident
  • Visitor
  • Worker
  • Student
  • Other
  • Protected Person
  • Refugee Claimant
  • Foreign National
• Other: This section must be completed if you selected “Other” as a status.
• Fill in the dates (From – To) your dependant has been living in their current country of residence.

For out-of-status applicants

• for “Status,” select “Other”
• for “Other,” type in “Out of status, requires restoration”
• leave the “From” and “To” boxes blank

Question 14

Enter the date of your dependant’s last entry to Canada.

Tell us the place they last entered Canada (for example, Toronto airport, Lacolle border crossing, seaport Yarmouth).

Question 15

Previous countries of residence

Select the box to tell us if your dependant has lived in any country other than their country of citizenship or their current country of residence for more than 6 months in the past 5 years.

If you checked “Yes,”

• select the name of the country your dependant lived in from the list
• select your dependant’s immigration status for the time they were in that country:
  • Citizen
  • Permanent resident
  • Visitor
  • Worker
  • Student
  • Other
  • Protected Person
  • Refugee Claimant
  • Foreign National
• Other: This section must be completed if you selected “Other” as a status
• fill in the dates (From – To) your dependant was living in that country

Question 16

1. From the list, select your dependant’s current marital status:

   • Annulled Marriage
   • Common-Law
   • Divorced
   • Legally Separated
   • Married
   • Single
   • Widowed
2. Enter the date (year, month and day) your dependant was married or entered into their current common-law relationship.
3. Tell us the family name(s) and given name(s) of your dependant’s current spouse or common-law partner.

Question 17

Select the box to tell us if your dependant has previously been married or in a common-law relationship. If you selected “Yes,” give the following details for your dependant’s previous spouse or common-law partner:

• Family name(s)
• Given name(s)
• Type of relationship:
  • Common-law or
  • Married
• Dates (From – To) your dependant was in the relationship with their previous spouse or common-law partner

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Passport

Question 1

Select the box to tell us if your dependant has a valid passport or travel document. If they don’t have one or can’t obtain one, you must select the “No” box.

Question 2

If you selected “Yes,” provide their passport or travel document number exactly as shown on the document. Make sure there is no space between each number or letter.

Question 3

From the list, select the name of the country or territory that issued their passport or travel document.

Question 4

Enter the date their passport or travel document was issued.

Question 5

Enter the date their passport or travel document will expire.

Question 6

For this trip, select “Yes” or “No” to tell us if they’re using a passport issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Taiwan that shows their personal identification number.

Question 7

For this trip, select “Yes” or “No” to tell us if they’re using a National Israeli passport.

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National Identity Document

Question 1

Select the box to tell us if your dependant has a valid national identity document.

Question 2

If you selected “Yes,” provide their national identity document number exactly as shown on the document. Make sure there is no space between each number or letter.

Question 3

From the list, select the name of the country or territory that issued their national identity document.

Question 4

Enter the date their national identity document was issued.

Question 5

Enter the date their national identity document will expire.

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Education/Occupation Detail

Question 1

From the list, select your dependant’s highest level of education.

• None: No education
• Secondary or less: High school diploma obtained after elementary school and before college, university, or other formal training.
• Trade/Apprenticeship Certificate/Diploma: Diploma completed in a specific trade, such as carpentry or auto mechanics.
• Non-university Certificate/Diploma: Training in a profession that requires formal education but not at the university level (for example, dental technician or engineering technician).
• Post-Secondary – No Degree: Post-secondary studies at a college or university but no degree earned.
• Bachelor’s Degree: Academic degree awarded by a college or university to those who have completed an undergraduate curriculum; also called a baccalaureate. Examples include a Bachelor of Arts, Science or Education.
• Post Graduate – No Degree: Post-graduate studies at a college or university but no degree earned (Master or PhD).
• Master’s Degree: Academic degree awarded by a graduate school of a college or university. You must have completed a Bachelor’s degree before a Master’s degree can be earned.
• Doctorate – PhD: Highest university degree, usually based on at least 3 years of graduate studies and a thesis. Normally, you must have completed a Master’s degree before a PhD can be earned.

Question 2

Tell us the total number of years of formal education that they have completed, including elementary and secondary school.

Question 3

Tell us their current occupation.

Question 4

Tell us their intended occupation in Canada.

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Language Detail

Question 1

This question is not for selection purposes. One of Canada’s immigration objectives is to support and assist the development of minority language communities in Canada.

1. From the list, select your dependant’s first (native) language. This is the language that they learned at home during their childhood and they still understand. If their native language does not appear in this list, select “Other.”

2. From the list, select if they are able to communicate in English and/or French:
   • English
   • French
   • Both
   • Neither
3. If you selected “Both,” choose whether they are most at ease in English or French.
4. Select “Yes” or “No” to tell us whether they have taken a test from a designated testing agency to assess their proficiency in English or French.

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Consent and Declaration of Applicant

1. Once the application is completed, click on the “Validate” button located at the top or bottom of the form. This will generate a barcode page or pages (see image below).

   

   Note: This barcode page will not appear if you fill out your application by hand.

2. Print all pages of your application form.

3. Read all of the statements in all sections carefully and

   1. write your name in the space provided.
   2. check the appropriate box to indicate if you agree that the information contained in this application related to your intended occupation, education and work experience may be shared with prospective employers in order to assist them in hiring workers
   3. sign, with a handwritten signature, and date in the spaces provided

   By signing, you certify that you fully understand the questions asked, and that the information you have provided is complete, truthful, and correct. If you do not sign and date, the application will be returned to you.

4. Place the barcode page(s) on the top of your application (forms and supporting documents) when you submit it.

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Additional Dependants/Declaration (IMM 0008DEP)

Who must fill out this application form?

This form must be completed by

• you, the principal applicant, on behalf of each of your dependants not included in the Generic Application Form for Canada (IMM 0008).

The questions are the same as the ones that you answered for yourself and other dependants on the IMM 0008 form.

Follow the previous instructions to help you answer the questions.

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Consent and Declaration of Applicant

Read all of the statements in all sections carefully and then:

1. write your dependant’s name in the space provided
2. select the box to tell us if you agree that the information contained in this application related to your dependant’s intended occupation, education and work experience may be shared with prospective employers to assist them in hiring workers
3. sign and date in the spaces provided

By signing, you certify that your dependant fully understands the questions asked, and that the information you have provided is complete, truthful, and correct. If you do not sign and date, the application will be returned to you.

Step 3. Fees

Fees

There are no processing fees for this application.

Additional fees

You may need to pay fees to third parties for yourself and your family members (if applicable) for:

• police certificates

Step 4. Submit your application by email

Where to email the application?

By email

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

Resettlement Operations Centre in Ottawa (ROC-O)

IRCC.FLCA-ACLC.IRCC@cic.gc.ca

If you cannot email your completed application and you need an authorized alternative method, please contact us at the email address above.

Note: An authorized alternative method for submitting an application can only be provided by contacting us at the email address above. Should you submit an application through an unauthorized alternative method (e.g., Web form, mail, etc.,), your application will not be accepted.

Submit the document checklist

Make sure you use and submit the Document Checklist [IMM 0187] (opens in a new tab) along with your application forms and supporting documents.

Sign the form

The application must be signed and dated before it is submitted.

If you are:

• 18 years of age or older, sign and date in the boxes provided at the bottom of the page,
• less than 18 years of age, your form must be signed by one of your parents or legal guardian.

Photocopies of signatures are acceptable, as are thumbprints. Electronically typed signatures are not acceptable.

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Barcodes

When submitting your application, to ensure your encoded data is captured, you must include the last page or pages which contain your unique barcodes. See the image below:

Note: This page is only available when you complete your application electronically (on a computer).

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Prepare the email by following these steps:

1. Check scanner settings:

   • you should use a high resolution scanner of at least 400 DPI
   • scanned documents can be in color or black and white
   • all forms and supporting documents must be saved and submitted in PDF format

2. Prepare your email for the inbox set up specifically for the Former Language and Cultural Advisors (FLCA) public policy:

   • each attachment cannot be bigger than 5MB. Consult tips on how to reduce the size of a file: file size reduction.
   • the FLCA inbox does not accept compressed files (such as ZIP or RAR) as they cannot be opened.
   • the FLCA inbox does not accept files sent by file sharing services such as Sharepoint or Google Drive as they cannot be opened. Please ensure all files are sent directly as email attachments.

3. Use these naming conventions for your attachments:
   Note: in the naming conventions below, “PA” stands for “Principal Applicant”.

   • Document checklist
     

     Name this file: “Pa Family Name, First Name – Document checklist”

   • Generic application form to Canada IMM0008
     

     Name this file: “Pa Family Name, First Name - IMM0008”

   • If a separate signature page is included
     

     Name this file: “Pa Family Name, First name - IMM0008 signature page”

   • Schedule 1 and Use of Representative forms
     

     Name this file: “Pa Family Name, First Name – Schedules”

   • Statutory Declaration
     

     Name this file: “Pa Family Name, First Name – Statutory Declaration”

   • Passports: if available for the PA and family members
     

     Name this file: “Pa Last Name, First Name –Passports”

   • Supporting documentation:
     

     Name this file: “Pa Family Name, First Name - Supporting documents”

     • for the PA include if there are any identity and civil status, birth, marriage, divorce, separation or death certificates (etc.)

4. Email the application to the FLCA inbox (IRCC.FLCA-ACLC.IRCC@cic.gc.ca) with the subject line as: “LCA Afghan PP for PA FAMILY NAME, First name”.

   • The email size cannot be bigger than 10MB and individual attachments cannot exceed 5MB
     • if it is, send the attachment in two or more emails and number your email subjects.
     • for example: “part 1 of 2 – LCA Afghan PP for PA FAMILY NAME, First name” and “part 2 of 2 - LCA Afghan PP for PA FAMILY NAME, First name”.
     • If your email is larger than 10MB, it will bounce back and you may not receive an email auto-reply.
   • After you send your email to the FLCA inbox, ensure your application was received:
     • you should receive an auto-reply from the FLCA inbox for each email sent; save this or these auto-reply/replies
     • if you do not receive an auto-reply within 48 hours, write to the FLCA inbox and ask whether your application was received
     • do not re-send your application unless you are asked to do so. Please note that these auto-replies do not confirm that IRCC has accepted your application into processing. For this purpose, another email with an application number will be sent to you later.

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What you can do to help processing

Note: There are certain things you can do to help make sure your application is processed as fast as possible:

• send all documents and information we have asked for with your application;
• provide your biometrics as soon as possible (if required).

Notify ROC-O of any changes in your application. Not having updated contact information (for you and the principal applicant) and/or updates in the family composition of the principal applicant are two of the main causes of delays.

During the application process, you must notify IRCC of any change in your contact information.

• This includes: new email, address, phone number, etc.
• Notify ROC-O at IRCC.FLCA-ACLC.IRCC@cic.gc.ca

You must also notify ROC-O via email of any changes in your application, such as:

• if the principal applicant’s family composition increases (principal applicant got married, birth of a child, etc.), the principal applicant or you should advise IRCC as soon as possible;
• if the principal applicant’s family composition decreases (principal applicant is getting a divorce, death in the family, etc.), you should notify ROC-O immediately;
• depending on the current location of the application, at the time of change, you will need to contact ROC-O or the IRCC office abroad.

What Happens Next

What you will receive from us

The following outlines what you can expect to receive from us as a result of submitting this application.

Upon reception:

• If your application is received and is properly completed, we will send you an acknowledgement of receipt which will include your application number.
• If your application is incomplete (missing a form, a signature or complete fees), the application will be returned to you.

When processing:

• We may contact you to arrange an interview, or to verify or expand on information contained in your application.
• If your application is approved, we will inform you in writing and provide further information on the next steps to proceed to obtain your permanent residence status. See the “Next steps” section below for more information.
• If your application is refused, we will send you a refusal letter.

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Next steps if you meet the eligibility criteria of the public policy

Medical requirements

You and your accompanying family members are required to undergo a medical exam. Non-accompanying family members are not required to undergo and pass a medical exam under this temporary public policy.

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Police certificates

You and your family members may be asked to provide a valid police certificate for any country other than Canada in which you spent 6 or more months in a row since the age of 18. If you and your family members cannot provide a police certificate for other countries you have lived in, please provide a detailed explanation as to why it cannot be provided.

We’ll also do our own background checks to see if there are reasons why you or your family members may not be admissible to Canada.

For specific and up-to-date information, see our guide on where to get a police certificate.

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Applicants that intend to reside in Quebec

Applicants wishing to settle in Quebec are subject to the Province of Quebec’s selection criteria, and cannot be granted permanent residence unless Quebec determines that they meet the applicable selection criteria of the province.

If you intend to reside in Québec, after we have reviewed your application and determined that you meet the eligibility criteria for the public policy, we will send you instructions on how to apply for a Certificat de sélection du Québec (CSQ) from the provincial immigration authority, called the Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration (MIFI).

If the MIFI refuses to issue a CSQ, your application we will continue to process your application for permanent residence, provided you no longer intend to live in the province of Québec.

Permanent resident status

Important information: If your application is successful, you and your family members will receive status as permanent residents of Canada. To prepare, see Understanding permanent resident status.

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If your circumstances change, you must inform IRCC. It is your responsibility to ensure that the information in your application is correct and up-to-date. Decisions made on your application will be based on the information we have at the time your application is reviewed.

You can send updates by email to:

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Resettlement Operations Centre in Ottawa
IRCC.FLCA-ACLC.IRCC@cic.gc.ca

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Checking application status

Find out how you can check the status of your application. Note: This tool will only be accessible after we send you an application number.
If you are unable to view the status of your application after you receive your application number, you may Contact Us to report technical problems.

For details about how to remove your application status information from the Internet, visit the Help Centre.

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Withdrawing the application

If you wish to withdraw your application, you must do so in writing. Make sure to indicate your UCI, your application number, family name and first name on all correspondence with us. You must send your notification by email to IRCC.FLCA-ACLC.IRCC@cic.gc.ca.

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