DOCUMENT CHECKLIST

Immigration Document Checklist

A Starting Point for Your Application

Document requirements are application-specific and updated by IRCC periodically. Using an outdated form version is one of the most common R10 return triggers. Confirm exact requirements with a licensed consultant or lawyer before submission.

Spousal Sponsorship — Core Documents

Sponsor: IMM 1344, IMM 5481, valid PR card or Canadian passport, proof of status, identity documents, proof of relationship

Applicant: IMM 0008, IMM 5669, IMM 5406, IMM 5532, police certificates from all countries of residence since age 18, valid passport, IRCC-spec photos

Relationship evidence: Marriage certificate with certified translation if not in English or French; full-timeline photos; communication records; joint financial records; statutory declarations from independent witnesses

Express Entry — Core Documents

Sponsor: IMM 1344, IMM 5481, valid PR card or Canadian passport, proof of status, identity documents, proof of relationship

Applicant: IMM 0008, IMM 5669, IMM 5406, IMM 5532, police certificates from all countries of residence since age 18, valid passport, IRCC-spec photos

Relationship evidence: Marriage certificate with certified translation if not in English or French; full-timeline photos; communication records; joint financial records; statutory declarations from independent witnesses

Language: IELTS or CELPIP (English) / TEF or TCF (French) — must be under 2 years old at ITA date

Education: ECA from a recognized body (WES, ICAS, etc.) for non-Canadian credentials

Work experience: Employment letters confirming dates, hours, NOC code, and responsibilities for all qualifying periods

Police certificates: From all countries where you lived 6+ months since age 18

Proof of funds: Bank statements for past 3 months if not in Canada on a work permit

Takes 60 seconds — no obligation.

Your relationship type

Select the option that best describes your situation.

Your status in Canada

This determines your eligibility to sponsor.

Where is your spouse?

This determines inland vs. outland sponsorship.

Last step before free assessment

Eligibility reviewed by a sponsorship professional.

Sponsor: IMM 1344, IMM 5481, valid PR card or Canadian passport, proof of status, identity documents, proof of relationship

Applicant: IMM 0008, IMM 5669, IMM 5406, IMM 5532, police certificates from all countries of residence since age 18, valid passport, IRCC-spec photos

Relationship evidence: Marriage certificate with certified translation if not in English or French; full-timeline photos; communication records; joint financial records; statutory declarations from independent witnesses

Language: IELTS or CELPIP (English) / TEF or TCF (French) — must be under 2 years old at ITA date

Education: ECA from a recognized body (WES, ICAS, etc.) for non-Canadian credentials

Work experience: Employment letters confirming dates, hours, NOC code, and responsibilities for all qualifying periods

Police certificates: From all countries where you lived 6+ months since age 18

Proof of funds: Bank statements for past 3 months if not in Canada on a work permit

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Takes 60 seconds — no obligation.