Requerimientos Visa Canadiense

Citizenship and
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Citoyenneté et
Immigration Canada

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DOCUMENT CHECKLIST
PERMANENT RESIDENCE - FEDERAL SKILLED WORKER CLASS
This document is available in PDF format only. You need to mail this form and other documents with your application. Please make
sure you print this document, complete it and include it in your application as the cover page.
Gatheryour documents in the order of the checklist and check R each item. Attach small items such as photos and certified
cheques with a paper clip, otherwise leave documents unbound. Place all documents in a sealed envelope. If your documents are
not in English or French, send a notarized (certified) translation with a copy of the original version. Do not send any additional
documents whensubmitting your application to the CIO.
Note: If your application lacks any of the documents listed in this checklist, it will be returned to you. If you are unable to provide
any of the requested documentation, please include with your application, a written explanation with full details as to why
that documentation is unavailable and any documentation that would support your claim. Failure toprovide supporting
documents in certain circumstances may result in the refusal of your application.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Answer all questions and sign all forms where applicable. Please note that by signing these documents,
you are certifying that all information provided therein, whether prepared by you or not, is complete and true in all respects.
If you or someone acting on your behalf directly orindirectly submits false documents or misrepresents facts relating to your
application for a permanent resident visa:
• your application may be refused;
• the circumstances of your refusal will be entered into Canada's global immigration database; and
• you and your family members could become inadmissible to Canada for two years under section 40(2) of the
Immigration and Refugee ProtectionAct.
The officer will base his/her decision on the documents on file at the time of the assessment. In the following circumstances, it is
your responsibility to notify the visa office processing your case and provide the relevant supporting documentation if there are
changes in the following:
• family status (e.g. marriage or common-law union, divorce, annulment, legal separation, birth,adoption, death of the
principal applicant or any accompanying family member, including grandchildren born to dependent children);
• education (e.g. completion of another degree): or
• mailing address/e-mail address/contact information.
Any changes which we have not been informed of will delay processing or may result in the refusal of the application or the
exclusion of a family member.
Thechecklist of required documents is subject to change. Applicants are advised to refer to the application kit on the CIC
website periodically while preparing their submission to ensure that they have included all documents listed on the most
up-to-date checklist.
Forms and supporting documents (to be completed and submitted by all applicants)
See the "Complete the application" section on ourwebsite for specific instructions on how to complete the questions on each of
the following forms.

This form is made available by Citizenship and Immigration Canada and is not to be sold to applicants.
IMM 5612 (08-2011) E

(AUSSI DISPONIBLE EN FRANÇAIS - IMM 5612 F)

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All documents submitted will not be returned.
You must keep a copy of the completed forms and alldocuments before sending
them to the CIO.
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Generic Application Form to Canada (IMM 0008)
Completed by the principal applicant.

Format

Original

Schedule A: Background Declaration (IMM 5669)
Completed, dated and signed by:
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the principal applicant
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spouse or common-law partner (whether they are accompanying or not)
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each dependent child over the age of 18 years (whether they are...