List of Requirements Updated

IDENTITY AND CIVIL STATUS DOCUMENTSShould be NSO Authenticated

• Provide birth certificates or other official document confirming identity for you and each of your family members.
• Marriage certificates

CHILDREN’S INFORMATION (IF APPLICABLE)

• Children’s birth certificates
• Adoption papers issued by recognized national authorities showing the legal, approved adoption of adopted dependent children.
• Proof of custody for children under the age of 18 and proof that the children may be removed from the jurisdiction of the court
• If the other parent of your children is not accompanying you to Canada, you must submit a signed copy of the "Declaration From Non-Accompanying Parent/Guardian For Minors Immigrating To Canada" form IMM5406 for each child consenting to their travel to Canada along with a copy of the non-accompanying parent's photo ID showing their signature.
• If the children will not accompany you to Canada, proof that you have fulfilled any obligation stated in custody agreements
• Proof of continuous full-time studies of all dependent children aged 22 or over, including:

1. complete school records/transcripts since before attaining age 22;
2. letters from the schools indicating the number of hours of classes attended per day, and the number of days attended per week;
3. proof of full financial support by parents since before attaining age 22.

TRAVEL DOCUMENTS AND PASSPORTS

• Copies of passports or travel documents for you, your spouse or common-law partner and your dependent children. Include only copies of pages showing:
• the passport number,
• date of issue and expiry,
• your photo, name, date and place of birth.
• If you live in a country different from your nationality, include a photocopy of your visa for the country where you currently live.
• You must hold a valid regular passport; diplomatic, official, service or public affairs passports are not valid for immigration to Canada.

PROOF OF RELATIONSHIP IN CANADA (IF APPLICABLE)

• Proof of relationship to your qualified first degree relative (see definition below) in Canada, including a family tree and birth, marriage or adoption certificates.
• If your close relative is a permanent resident of Canada: One photocopy of either his or her Record of Landing (IMM 1000), or Confirmation of Permanent Residence or Permanent Resident Card.
• If your close relative is a Canadian citizen: One document showing proof of Canadian citizenship, such as a photocopy of the bio-data of their Canadian passport or a copy of their Canadian citizenship card.

Evidence to show that your listed relative is currently residing in Canada (Submit a maximum of three (3) documents confirming residence.) This may include copies of:

• lease agreements,
• current Revenue Canada Notice of Assessments,
• employer's letter confirming their employment, or
• the first page only of monthly bills showing name and address, etc.

Definition of "qualified first degree relative": A "qualified first degree relative" is a parent, grandparent, child, grandchild, child of a parent, sibling, child of a grandparent, aunt or uncle, or grandchild of a parent, niece or nephew of you or your accompanying spouse who is residing in Canada and is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.

EDUCATION/TRAINING/QUALIFICATIONSFor you and your spouse or common-law partner:

• Post-secondary education documents: copies of vocational or technical certificates or diplomas;
• College or university documents: copies of certification of completion and the graduation degree, diploma, or certificate issued by the college or university and the evaluation committee;
• Transcripts: certified true copies of transcripts of all degrees.
• If you are currently in a program of study, provide a letter from the Department Head advising the date of expected completion of your course work and expected graduation date;
• Professional qualifications certificates: copies of professional qualifications certificates. (e.g., Engineer, Accountant, Registered Nurse, Physician, Teacher, Architect).

Note: Do not submit certificates from routine training courses, certificates of appreciation or attendance certificates.

WORK EXPERIENCE
For you and your spouse or common-law partner:

• copies of employment contracts from your present and past employers, accompanied by an English or French translation
• original and up-to-date employment certificates from your current and past employers for the ten (10) years preceding the date of your application. Letters must be written on company letterhead, be signed by the responsible officer/supervisor and show the company's full address, telephone, fax numbers, email address and website and be stamped with the company's official seal.

Letters must include all of the following information:

• the specific period of your employment with the company
• the positions you have held during the period of employment and the time spent in each position
• your main responsibilities and duties in each position
• your total annual salary plus benefits
• the number of hours worked per week
• the signature of your immediate supervisor or the personnel officer of the company
• a business card of the signatory

Note: If you cannot provide an employment certificate from an employer, provide a written explanation and any other documentation that would support your claim to such employment and provide the information as set forth above.

PROOF OF LANGUAGE PROFICIENCYTest results from an approved language-testing organization: You must submit test results. You must provide the original. Photocopies are unacceptable. Language test results must not be older than one year upon submission.

Proof of language proficiency is required for your application to be considered complete, otherwise it will be returned to you.

ARRANGED EMPLOYMENT (IF APPLICABLE)
If you are currently working in Canada under a work permit, provide:

• a photocopy of the permit, and
• a letter from your employer indicating that you will be employed indetermi-nately upon receiving permanent resident status.

If you have a permanent job offer confirmed by Human Resources and Social Development Canada (HRSDC), provide:

• a photocopy of the HRSDC/Service Canada confirmation letter (Arranged Employment Opinion) which was sent to your employer and
• a letter from your prospective employer indicating that you will be employed indeterminately upon receiving permanent resident status.

The original version of the "letter from your employer" or "letter from your prospective employer" must be:

• written on company letterhead,
• signed by the responsible officer/supervisor,
• show the company's full address, telephone and fax numbers, e-mail and website addresses and
• stamped with the company's official seal (if applicable)

Letters must include all of the following information:

• the specific period of your anticipated employment with the company
• the position you will hold during employment
• your main responsibilities and duties in anticipated position
• your total annual salary plus benefits
• the number of hours per week you are anticipated to work
• a business card of the person signing

WORK OR STUDY IN CANADA (IF APPLICABLE)
If you or your spouse or common-law partner are/were an international student:

• proof that you've legally resided in Canada for at least 12 months before submitting your application
• a photocopy of your study permit
• proof of your student status
• proof of enrollment from your educational institution.a temporary foreign worker
• proof that you've legally resided in Canada for at least 12 months be-fore submitting your application
• a photocopy of your work permit
• letter of employment (employment certification)
• any other evidence of employment in Canada

NON-ACCOMPANYING FAMILY MEMBERS DECLARATION (IF APPLICABLE):Failure to have a family member examined with your application will result in their future exclusion from the Family Class for sponsorship for immigration to Canada.

SETTLEMENT FUNDS
Provide proof of unencumbered and readily transferable funds in a convertible currency available for settlement in Canada (for you and your family members whether accompanying or not):

• current bank certification letter showing evidence of savings balance;
• evidence of fixed or time deposit statements;
• evidence of any other assets.

http://www.gatewaytocanada.com/2010/01/settlement-funds-requirement-january.html
If applicable, submit proof of ownership (by you and/or your spouse or common-law partner) and an official statement of valuation for all assets such as:

• house, apartment,
• automobile, or
• land owned.

POLICE CERTIFICATES AND CLEARANCES
Please consult our Web site at: www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/security/police-cert/index.asp for specific and up-to-date information on how to obtain police certificates from any country in which you have lived for over (6) six months since the age of 18 years.

PHOTO REQUIREMENTS
Supply six (6) photos taken within the past six (6) months for each member of your family and yourself. The photos must:

• measure between 25 mm and 30 mm (1” and 1 1/5”) from chin to crown;
• have a 35 mm x 45 mm (1 3/8” x 1 3/4”) finished size.

Note: On the back of each photograph, write the name and of birth of the person who appears in the photo as well as the date the photo was taken.