Overview
#IMM 5495 is the Document Checklist for Joint Assistance Sponsorship. It helps confirm which forms and supporting documents you need to include in your application package.
Use this checklist to ensure you gather all required items and organize your files accordingly. Each checklist item should correspond to a document you can access easily.
Context & workflow
#This form collects necessary information for Sponsorship Agreement Holders (SAH) and Constituent Groups (CG) involved in joint assistance sponsorship.
Why this matters
- It helps confirm completeness of your application.
- Missing items can delay processing.
Who uses it
Applicants assembling an application package where a document checklist is required.
When it is used
- When the checklist for your program/location lists this form.
- When assembling your application package before submission.
- When confirming you have the right forms, documents, and translations for your situation.
Failure prevention (how to avoid rework and returns)
#Key cross-checks to do before you submit
- Completed and signed Undertaking (IMM 1324)
- Letter of Approval from Sponsorship Agreement Holder (SAH)
- Completed Sponsor Assessment (IMM 5492)
- Completed Document Checklist (IMM 5495)
Common issues that cause rework or refusal
- Missing required documents as listed in the checklist.
- Not marking 'not applicable' items correctly.
Common pitfalls
- Uploading unreadable scans.
- Not including translations where required.
- Using an outdated version of the checklist.
- Omitting items that apply to your situation.
Requirements snapshot
#- Completed and signed Undertaking (IMM 1324)
- Letter of Approval from Sponsorship Agreement Holder (SAH)
- Completed Sponsor Assessment (IMM 5492)
- Completed Document Checklist (IMM 5495)
Form sections
#Immigration Canada Immigration Canada
Complete this section using the supporting documents in your package.
DOCUMENT CHECKLIST
Complete this section using the supporting documents in your package.
JOINT ASSISTANCE SPONSORSHIP - SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT HOLDER/CONSTITUENT GROUP
Complete this section using the supporting documents in your package.
What it asks for
#- Sponsorship Agreement Holders (SAH) should include the following items:
- 1 Completed and signed Undertaking (IMM 1324)
- 5 | Completed Document Checklist (IMM 5495)
- Constituent Groups (CG) should include the following items:
- 2 Letter of Approval from Sponsorship Agreement Holder (SAH)
- 3 | Completed Sponsor Assessment (IMM 5492)
- 6 | Completed Document Checklist (IMM 5495)
What you need before you start
#- A completed and signed Undertaking (IMM 1324)
- A Letter of Approval from Sponsorship Agreement Holder (SAH)
- A completed Sponsor Assessment (IMM 5492)
- A completed Settlement Plan (IMM 5494), if applicable
- The completed Document Checklist (IMM 5495)
Checklist
#- Download the current IMM 5495 from the official IRCC form page.
- Save the PDF locally and open it in a compatible PDF viewer.
- Go line-by-line: gather each required item and name the file to match the checklist item.
- If something is 'not applicable,' follow the checklist instructions for marking it.
- Before submitting, do a final two-way check: checklist → files, and files → checklist.
FAQs
Where do I download IMM 5495?
Use the official IRCC form page to download the current version.
Do I include the checklist in my package?
Follow the checklist instructions regarding inclusion.
Which checklist should I use?
Use the checklist that matches your application type.
What does 'if applicable' mean?
Include the item if it applies to your situation.
Do I need translations?
Yes, for documents not in English or French.
Do I need to sign by hand?
Follow the form instructions. Some IRCC PDF forms require a printed, handwritten signature.
Can I submit an old version?
No. IRCC can return outdated forms. Always use the latest version.
What happens after IMM 5495?
It becomes part of your application package and is reviewed with the rest of your evidence.
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