Guide 5487: Applying for a Work Permit outside Canada
If a person is deceased, write “deceased” under ‘‘Present address’’, and write the city and the date they died.
If not currently employed, please indicate if that person is retired, studying, etc.
You must answer all questions. If a section does not apply to you, write ‘‘Not applicable’’ or ‘‘N/A’’.
Note: If you do not have a spouse or a common-law partner, read ‘‘Note 1’’, then sign and date the declaration at the end of Section A.
Section B
Write the personal details about your children. It is very important that you list all of your children even if they are already permanent residents or citizens of Canada. This includes:
- married children;
- adopted children;
- children of your spouse (step-children) or common-law partner;
- any of your children who have been adopted by others; and
- any of your children who are in the custody of an ex-spouse, former common-law partner or other guardian.
Write full name, relationship, date of birth, marital status (married, single, widowed, common-law, divorced, separated, annulled marriage), present address and job, and if they will come with you to Canada by checking ‘‘Yes’’ or ‘‘No’’.
If a person is deceased, indicate this under ‘‘Present address’’, and write the city and the date they died.
If not currently employed, please indicate if that person is retired, studying, etc.
You must answer all questions. If a section does not apply to you, write ‘‘Not applicable’’ or ‘‘N/A’’.
Note: If you do not have children, read ‘‘Note 2’’, then sign and date the declaration at the end of Section B.
Section C (IMM 5645 only)
Write the personal details about your:
- brothers,
- sisters,
- half-brothers and half-sisters,
- step-brothers and step-sisters.
Write full name, relationship, date of birth, marital status (married, single, widowed, common-law, divorced, separated, annulled marriage), present address and job, and if they will come with you to Canada by checking ‘‘Yes’’ or ‘‘No’’.
If a person is deceased, write this under “Present address”, and write the city and the date they died.
If not currently employed, please indicate if that person is retired, studying, etc.
You must answer all questions. If a section does not apply to you, write ‘‘Not applicable’’ or ‘‘N/A’’.
Section C (IMM 5707) or D (IMM 5645)
Signature
Sign and date the boxes at the bottom of the page.
Note: By signing, you certify that you fully understand the questions asked, and that the information you have given is complete, accurate and factual. If you do not sign or date the form, your application will be sent back to you.
