Do I have to fill out IMM 5481?

[francisco bucchi]

Hi folks,

I am preparing the application to sponsor my spouse and step-son for PR from within Canada (We will live in Canada by the time we send the application). My spouse and step-son are Chilean.

When I get the forms from the CIC page, the form IMM 5481 IS NOT listed among the forms I should fill out, but in the complete guide (Guide 5289) this form IS in the list that I should fill out as sponsor. Also, IMM 5482 is not in the checklist form IMM 5533.

I've thought to fill this form out anyway, just in case, but I would not like to do extra-work that is not necessary.

Many thanks for your help!!

 

[MaryL]

I'm not sure where you got 5481 from. When I go to Web page and do country specific I do not see that form.
In my opinion 5481 is similar to 5532. And 5532 is on the checklist. Don't be alarmed. Country specific for Chile had no extra forms either.
Anyone else agree or disagree?

 

[francisco bucchi]

Thanks MaryL. I got 5481 form when I read the Complete Guide 5289

In the section that begins with "The sponsor must fill out and sign these forms":

- Sponsorship Evaluation [IMM 5481] (PDF (Portable Document Format), 742.74 KB
(Kilobyte)) (/english/pdf/kits/forms/IMM5481E.pdf), only if you are sponsoring your
dependent child who has no dependent children of their own. Unless instructed otherwise,
sponsors in Quebec do not need to fill this out. See: Sponsors living in Quebec

 

[kailu]

Thanks MaryL. I got 5481 form when I read the Complete Guide 5289

In the section that begins with "The sponsor must fill out and sign these forms":

- Sponsorship Evaluation [IMM 5481] (PDF (Portable Document Format), 742.74 KB
(Kilobyte)) (/english/pdf/kits/forms/IMM5481E.pdf), only if you are sponsoring your
dependent child who has no dependent children of their own. Unless instructed otherwise,
sponsors in Quebec do not need to fill this out. See: Sponsors living in Quebec

The 5289 is a detailed guide to all parts of applications possible in sponsorship.

"Detailed information such as how to fill out the forms, is in the Complete Guide (IMM 5289)."
Just because it is in the 5289 does not mean you fill it out.


You said you will all be in canada when sending in your application so your guide to follow will be the IMM 5533.
I input the information and these are the results. (There is no 5481 in your list of required documents. and as it says 5289 is a complete guide)


Requirements – Spouse and dependent children (if applicable)


We’ve updated the Document Checklist to make it easier to use and understand. If you’ve been preparing your application package using the previous checklist, we’ll still accept your application until July 15th, 2017. You can tell if you’re using the old version of the checklist if the bottom corner of the page is dated “(12-2016)”.

Application guide

• Our Basic Guide (IMM 5525) has information on how to prepare and submit your application.
• Detailed information such as how to fill out the forms, is in the Complete Guide (IMM 5289).

Checklist

• Document Checklist – Spouse (including dependent children of spouse) [IMM 5533] Updated – June 2017
  • Use your checklist to make sure you include all the forms and documents you need.
  • Place the checklist on top, as a cover page for your application package

Forms for the sponsor to fill out

• Application to Sponsor, Sponsorship Agreement and Undertaking (IMM 1344) July 2016
• Sponsorship Evaluation and Relationship Questionnaire (IMM 5532) April 2017
• Use of a Representative [IMM 5476] September 2015

For the person being sponsored (principal applicant):

• Generic Application Form for Canada [IMM 0008] (PDF, 553.83 KB) March 2017
• Additional Dependants/Declaration [IMM 0008DEP] (PDF, 424.19 KB) August 2014
• Additional Family Information [IMM 5406] (PDF, 570.00 KB) September 2013
• Schedule A – Background/Declaration [IMM 5669] December 2016
  • Don’t submit the Schedule A form with your application.
  • Fill it out and save an electronic copy.
  • We’ll tell you when to send it to us through your online account.
• Use of a Representative [IMM 5476] (PDF, 648.31 KB) September 2015

Country specific requirements
Canada - Additional forms for residents

• There are no extra forms for this country.

Canada – Instruction(s) for documents

• There are currently no special instructions for documents for this country.

Chile – Instruction(s) for documents

• If the principal applicant and the sponsor were married in Chile, submit a copy of the computer printed marriage certificate issued by the civil registry.
• If you hold a passport from this country, you and your family members included in the application must provide:
  • Certificado de Antecedentes para Fines Especiales,
  • Original “Hoja de vida del Conductor”, even if the principal applicant or the family members included in the application have never been issued a driver's licence.
  For these documents, apply in person at the local civil registry office in Chile.
  

 

[francisco bucchi]

Thank you very much!!!
I think I will trust in my common sense from now on. I was alarmed for no reason.

All the best for both of you =)