Guide to the Statutory Declaration to Confirm the Relationship to Extended Family Members in Canada (IMM 5990)
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Key Takeaways
- Form IMM5990 is a statutory declaration that confirms the relationship between a Colombian, Haitian, or Venezuelan applicant and their Canadian relative (“Anchor”).
- It certifies that the Canadian citizen or permanent resident agrees to support the applicant for one year upon their arrival in Canada.
- Only the applicant’s extended family members who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents can complete and sign the IMM5990 form.
- The IMM5990 form is only valid if it’s signed in front of a Notary Public or Commissioner of Oaths and subsequently authenticated.
- Applicants must be Colombian, Haitian, or Venezuelan nationals residing in Mexico, Central or South America, or the Caribbean.
What is an IMM5990 Form?
The Statutory Declaration to Confirm the Relationship of an Extended Family Member, known as form IMM5990E, is part of Canada’s new immigration initiative for humanitarian grounds and provides a pathway for Colombian, Haitian and Venezuelans nationals with family in Canada, to come to Canada.
This form confirms the extended family relationship between a person applying to come to Canada, and their extended family member already residing in Canada. All family members within Canada that sign the form will need to be either a permanent resident (PR) or Canadian citizen.
The form also confirms that the family member will act as an “Anchor” and support the applicant coming to Canada for one year.
This program was signed and launched on November 17, 2023, will have availability for 15,000 applicants.
Why is the IMM5990 Form needed?
With this program, applicants will need to fill out a statutory declaration required to be signed by a notary public and is to be completed by individuals who seek to apply through the Permanent Residence pathway for Colombian, Haitian and Venezuelan nationals. Applicants must meet the eligibility requirements and plan to settle permanently in Canada, outside the province of Quebec.
You can download the IMM5990 form on this page, or via the IRCC website.
Who can fill out the IMM5990 Form
The IMM5990 form can only be signed by a permanent resident (PR card holder) or Canadian citizen. The individual will also need to be an extended family member of the applicant, and act as an “Anchor” upon their arrival to Canada.
How to fill out the IMM5990 Form
Do I need to see a Notary Public for the IMM5990 form?
Yes, the IMM5990 will need to be signed in front of a Notary Public or Commissioner of Oaths. The Notary Public will then sign and commission the document.
You can easily book a notary public appointment online, in minutes. Discover our online notary services and get your IMM5990 signed and commissioned instantly.
Who is eligible for this program?
To be eligible for this program, you will need to meet the following criteria below.
- You are Colombian, Haitian or Venezuelan national
- Be located in Mexico, Central or South America, or the Caribbean
- Have a spouse, common-law partner, child (regardless of age), grandchild, parent, grandparent or sibling of a Canadian citizen or permanent resident who is willing and eligible to support your application (an “anchor”)
- Plan to live in any other Canadian Province outside Quebec
- Have a Government issued passport or eligible travel or identity document
Your immediate family members (dependent child under 22, spouse or common-law partner) may be included in your application.