Document Checklist: Worker (In Canada Applicant)
Document Checklist: Worker (In Canada Applicant)
Document Checklist: Worker (In Canada Applicant)
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DOCUMENT CHECKLIST
WORKER (IN CANADA APPLICANT)
This document checklist is one of the forms that you need to submit with your application. Refer to the Instruction Guide (IMM 5553) to find
out if you are required to provide some or all forms and documents listed in this checklist. If any of the required documents are missing,
your application form may be returned or refused. Do not submit original documents unless instructed to do so. Original documents
will not be returned.
All documents in a language other than English or French must be translated. Provide both a photocopy of the document and the
translation in English or French.
Important: if you are also applying for study permit, you must include the fees and documents required to assess your application for that
permit. Consult the appropriate guide for student requirements.
Gather your documents in order of the checklist and check R each item.
FORMS LIST: The following forms must be completed, signed and dated.
Application to Change Conditions, Extend my stay or Remain in Canada as a Worker (IMM 5710)
Note: If this application form is completed on a computer it must be validated to generate a barcode page. Print and place the barcode page
(page 5 of 5) on the top of your application (or if applying as a group, each individual application package).
Use of a Representative (IMM 5476)
Note: Complete this form only if you are using the services of an authorized representative, or if you are appointing or cancelling a
representative.
Authority to Release Personal Information to a Designated Individual (IMM 5475)
Note: Complete this form only if you authorize Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and the Canada Border Services Agency
(CBSA) to release information from your case file to someone other than yourself.
DOCUMENTS LIST
Proof of Payment
Note: If you are applying for an open work permit, provide proof of payment for the Open Work Permit Holder Fee.
If you are the dependant of another applicant, provide the Unique Client Identifier (UCI) of your family member who is the primary applicant
If your employer obtained a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) form Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), provide a copy of
the LMIA and a copy of your job offer letter from your prospective employer.
If your employer is exempt from obtaining an LMIA from ESDC, your employer must provide you with the Offer of Employment number for inclusion in
your work permit application form.
If IRCC authorized your employer to submit the Offer of Employment using the IMM 5802 form, provide a copy of the IMM 5802 and proof that your
employer paid the Employer Compliance Fee.
Note: If your employer is exempt from the Employer Compliance Regime, you must provide a copy of the employment contract.
Find out more about this exemption.
If working in the province of Quebec, provide a Certificat d'acceptation du Québec (CAQ) issued by the Ministère de l'Immigration, de la Diversité et
de l'Inclusion (MIDI)
If you are a participant in the International Experience Canada (IEC) program, provide proof of health insurance covering the intended extension to
your length of stay in Canada.
If your nomination has expired, a copy of the acknowledgement letter confirming that IRCC received your permanent residence application before the
nomination expired
Offer of employment from an employer based in that province (not applicable if applying for a bridging open work permit)
Statement from the province that identifies the job and employer (not applicable if applying for a bridging open work permit) and states that:
• you are urgently needed by your employer who has offered you a job in that province or territory
• the job offer is genuine and will create economic benefits or opportunities,
• the employment is not part-time or seasonal, and
• the wages and working conditions of the employment would be sufficient to attract and retain Canadian citizens.
Note: If you submitted an application for permanent residence provide proof that your application has been received or approved in principle.
If you are the spouse or the common law partner of an open work permit holder i.e. post graduate work permit, working holiday work permit, bridging
open work permit under federal skilled worker class, federal skilled trades class or caregiver class (caring for children class or caring for people with
high medical needs class), please provide:
• a letter from the primary foreign worker's current employer confirming employment or a copy of their employment offer or contract;
• a copy of the primary foreign worker's last three pay stubs; and
• a copy of the primary foreign worker's open work permit
IF YOU ARE A SPOUSE OR COMMON LAW PARTNER OF AN OPEN WORK PERMIT HOLDER OR A SKILLED
WORKER
If you are the spouse or the common law partner of an open work permit holder i.e. post graduate work permit, working holiday work permit, bridging
open work permit under federal skilled worker class, federal skilled trades class or caregiver class (caring for children class or caring for people with
high medical needs class), please provide:
• a letter or a copy of the offer of employment or contract from the primary foreign worker's current employer confirming employment in an
occupation under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) skill type 0, A or B, for federal skilled trades class NOC B;
• a copy of the primary foreign worker's last three pay stubs; and
• a copy of the primary foreign worker's open work permit
If you are a spouse or common law partner of an open work permit holder i.e. Canadian experience class or provincial nominee class (irrespective of
the NOC skill type of the principal applicant's occupation), please provide:
• a copy of the primary foreign worker's open work permit
If you are the spouse or common law partner of a skilled worker who holds a work permit or is authorized to work without a work permit under R186,
please provide:
• A letter or a copy of the offer of employment or contract from the primary foreign worker’s current employer confirming employment in an
occupation under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) skill type 0, A or B.
• A copy of the primary foreign worker’s work permit.
• Evidence that the primary foreign worker physically resides or plans to reside in Canada while working.
AND
Proof that your refugee claim was referred to the Immigration and Refugee board (IRB)
Either of the following is considered acceptable evidence:
• A PHOTOCOPY of your Refugee Protection Claimant Document, or
• A PHOTOCOPY of your Notice to Appear at the IRB or Confirmation of Referral document.
Note: If you are a national of a Designated Country of Origin, you are not eligible for a work permit until 180 days have passed since your
refugee claim was referred to the IRB. (You will also become eligible if the IRB approves your refugee claim.)
Proof that at least 12 months (or 36 months, if you are a national of a Designated Country of Origin) have passed since the IRB rejected your refugee
claim. A copy of your IRB Notice of Decision is acceptable proof that the required amount of time has passed
Proof that you are unable to leave Canada because you are not able to obtain a travel document.
Examples of evidence of abuse or risk of abuse may include, but are not limited to, the following:
• a description of the abuse or risk of abuse faced by the migrant worker
• a letter, statement or report from an abuse support organization, medical doctor/healthcare professional or other such entity.
• a sworn statement (affidavit) by the applicant
• a copy of an official complaint form filed with an enforcement agency
○ For example, a police or a Canada Border Services Agency report, copy of an official complaint completed by the migrant worker
and submitted to a provincial enforcement agency such as an Employment Standards Branch.
• supporting or additional material, such as victim impact statements, hard copies of email messages, photos showing injuries or working
conditions, witness testimonies