5. Work in CanadaWork Permit

Temporary public policies: Open work permits for applicants under the temporary resident to permanent resident pathway

However, instead of putting the name of the PR stream in the Brief description of duties box, you must enter the unique client identifier (UCI) of the principal applicant.

Step 6: Upload the correct documents

Your documents must show that you’re eligible for the public policy.

Principal applicants

You must upload the completed application form and include the following documents with your application.

There’s only 1 Client Information field. You may need to combine more than 1 document in 1 file and upload it together.

Required document Where to upload the file in your account
Copy of fees receipt Proof of fee exemption
Proof that you were allowed to work when you applied for permanent residence Client Information
Proof of language test result Client Information
Copy of your passport (all pages must be included) Passport
Digital photo Digital photo
Family Information Form (IMM 5707) Family Information Form (IMM 5707)

Depending on your situation, you may also need to

  • get a medical exam
    • your document checklist will tell you if you need one
  • provide other documents, such as
    • a marriage certificate
      • your document checklist will tell you if you need one
    • birth certificates for any accompanying family members
      • upload this with your Family Information Form
    • the Statutory Declaration of Common-Law Union (IMM 5409) if you’re in a common-law relationship
      • upload this with your Family Information Form

Documents for family members in Canada

You must provide

  • the documents listed in your document checklist
  • a copy of the Generic Application form for Canada (IMM 0008) that your family member submitted when your family member applied for permanent residence
    • this form must show your name was listed as an accompanying family member in their application
    • upload this document under Client Information