Guide 3900 Steps – Sponsorship Of A Spouse, Common-Law Partner, Conjugal Partner Or Dependent Child Living Outside Canada

For more information. See: “Obtaining an original payment receipt form – Inside Canada” in this section.

Fill out one (1) payment receipt form (IMM 5401) by doing the following:

1. Calculate the total fee amount to be paid using the chart Calculating your fees at the beginning of this section.
2. Insert the total amount paid on line 09 Citizenship or Immigration Services Fees.Important information: Do not complete the top two portions (Copy 1 and Copy 2) of the receipt. The financial institution will complete these.
3. Fill in the Payer Information section on the back of the payment receipt form.Do you already have an open file and know the client identification number (client ID) that we have assigned to you?
   • If yes, enter the number in the box provided for that purpose.
   • If no, leave that box empty.
4. Bring the receipt form and your payment to the teller (cashier) at the financial institution. Do notpresent your application, only your receipt form.The teller (cashier) will:
   • stamp and enter the amount paid in the upper two portions (Copy 1 and Copy 2) of the receipt form, and
   • give you these top two portions of the form.

   Important information: Do not make payment using the automated teller machines or on a financial institution website.

5. The following list indicates what you should be doing with the different parts of the IMM 5401 receipt.
   • Copy 1 – Client’s copy (top portion): Keep for your records.
   • Copy 2 – To be sent to CIC (middle portion): Attach to your completed application.
   • Copy 3 (bottom portion): The financial institution will keep the bottom part.

Proof of payment

Completed payment receipt form (Original form IMM 5401)

Obtaining an original payment receipt form–Inside Canada

You can order an original payment receipt form (IMM 5401) online. Orders are mailed to addresses in Canada only. Delivery may take two weeks.

Fee payment for Canadian sponsors residing outside of Canada

Canadian citizens living abroad can pay their fees online.

Canadian citizens living abroad can also submit a payment via bank draft or money order. However, in order to process your application, your fee payment must meet the following criteria:

• be payable to the Receiver General for Canada;
• be in Canadian funds
• be cashable through a Canadian financial institution;
• clearly indicate name, street address and account number of the financial institution in Canada where it may be cashed.Note: Do not provide a post office box as an address.

Step 4. Submit the Application

Where do I apply?

Mail your completed application in a stamped envelope addressed as shown below:

*Indicate whether this is a spousal, common-law, conjugal or dependent children sponsorship.

If you send your application by private courier:

Sponsorship: (type of sponsorship*)
Case Processing Centre – Mississauga
2 Robert Speck Parkway,
Suite 300
Mississauga, ON
L4Z 1H8

Submit the document checklist

Make sure you use and submit the Document Checklist (IMM 5491) along with your application forms and supporting documents.

Sign the form

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