Temporary public policies: Temporary resident to permanent resident pathway – How to apply

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How to apply

On this page:

• Make sure you’re eligible
• Get ready to apply
• Create your account and document checklist
• Download forms
• Get your fingerprints and photo taken
• Pay your fees online
• Submit your application

Make sure you’re eligible

Be sure to review the detailed eligibility requirements.

Get ready to apply

Read the Instruction Guide for important information about how to complete the application, fees and how to apply.

Create your account and document checklist

To get your document checklist and submit your application online, you must create an account.

In your account, we will ask you some questions about your application. You will then see a document checklist that tells you all the documents you need to submit. After you fill out the application forms, you will upload them to your account.

Applicants requiring accommodation as a result of a disability may request an alternative format application and are encouraged to contact IRCC early.

For streams with a limited intake, accommodation requests must be received by May 20, 2021, or before the cap has been reached, whichever is later. IRCC will consider the submission of a request for an accommodation, by email or by phone to the Client Support Centre, as an assertion that you require an accommodation due to a disability.

Please include the following information in your email to IRCC.BCSU-UCSE.IRCC@cic.gc.ca:

• your full name
• your mailing address
• your telephone number
• which stream you’re applying for
• the type of alternate format you require, such as paper copy, Braille or large print
• if you wish to receive it by mail or by email
• confirmation that you are requesting an accommodation due to a disability

You may also contact the Client Support Centre at 1-888-242-2100 for assistance.

Download forms

Forms for you (principal applicant) to fill out

• Generic Application Form for Canada [IMM 0008] (PDF, 677 KB)
• Schedule A – Background/Declaration [IMM 5669] (opens in a new tab)
• Schedule 3 – Temporary Resident to Permanent Resident Pathway: Streams A & B and International Graduates (including French-speaking streams) [IMM 0130] (opens in a new tab)
• Additional Family Information [IMM 5406] (opens in a new tab)
• Supplementary Information – Your Travels [IMM 5562] (opens in a new tab)

Forms for you (principal applicant) to fill out, if applicable

• Additional Dependants/Declaration [IMM 0008 DEP] (PDF, 434 KB)
• Declaration from Non-Accompanying Parent/Guardian for Minors Immigrating to Canada [IMM 5604] (opens in a new tab)
• Statutory Declaration of Common-Law Union [IMM 5409] (opens in a new tab)
• Use of a Representative [IMM 5476] (opens in a new tab)

Tips for downloading and filling out the application forms

• Make sure you have Adobe Reader 10 or higher and Javascript is turned on. If you have trouble downloading, right-click the link and choose “Save target as…” or “Save link as…”
• Fill out the forms on your computer instead of by hand. It’s easier and reduces mistakes that can cause delays.
• Schedule 3 must be filled out on your computer.
• Fill out, print, sign and date your application forms, except for the Generic Application Form for Canada [IMM 0008].

IMM 0008 is a barcode form. Make sure you validate it and submit all the pages:

1. Click the “Validate” button at the top or bottom of the form.
   • You must always click the Validate button on 2D barcode forms.
   • If you provided all the information, a new page with barcodes will appear at the end of the document.
   • If you’re missing information, the fields you need to fill out will be outlined in red with a description of what is missing.
   • If a barcode page does not appear, find out why and how to fix the issue.
2. Get ready to submit the form.

Important: As you are applying online:

• Do not print the 2D barcode form.
• Do not use the “Signature Panel” button at the top of the application.
• Save the form on your computer in a place you’ll remember.
• Upload the form to the IMM 0008 space in the portal.
• Enter your name and answer a security question.
  • This is your electronic signature.

Get your fingerprints and photo taken

If you’re between 14 and 79 years old, you need to give your fingerprints and photo (biometrics) for every application for permanent residence you submit. This applies even if you gave your biometrics in the past and they’re still valid. We will send you a letter when it is time to go give your biometrics.

• You must pay the biometric fee when you submit your application. Otherwise, you may experience delays.
• Give your biometrics as soon as you get the letter from us that tells you to give biometrics.
• You have 30 days from the date on the letter to give your biometrics.

COVID-19: Changes to biometrics requirements and collection procedures

Temporary measures have been put into place for biometrics requirements and collection procedures.

Find out what to do for your biometrics

Pay your fees online

Find out how to pay your fees.

If your application is refused for any reason (including submitting incomplete documents), only the right of permanent residence fee will be refunded. No other fees will be refunded.

Submit your application

Sign in

Avoid processing delays by sending us a complete application.

Biometrics fee

• Individual applicant: CAD $85
• Families applying at the same time: maximum total fee of CAD $170
• Groups of 3 or more performing artists and their staff who apply for work permits at the same time: maximum total fee of $CAD 255