Overview
#IMM 5528 is the Document Checklist for Temporary Resident Permit Holders. It helps you confirm which forms and supporting documents to include in your application package.
Use this checklist to ensure you have all necessary items ready for submission. Each checklist line item should correspond to a file you can upload, making your application complete and organized.
Context & workflow
#This checklist collects essential documents for Temporary Resident Permit Holders. It helps you organize your application package effectively.
Why this matters
- Completing the checklist helps prevent application delays.
- Missing documents can lead to application refusal.
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
- Your valid Temporary Resident Permit (TRP)
- Passport pages for you and any family members
- Birth certificates or baptismal certificates
- Marriage certificate, if applicable
- Proof of medical examination results, if applicable
Common issues that cause rework or refusal
- Not uploading all required documents.
- Missing translations for documents not in English or French.
Common pitfalls
- Missing required documents
- Not providing translations for non-English/French documents
- Using an outdated version of the checklist
- Not marking 'not applicable' items correctly
Requirements snapshot
#- Valid Temporary Resident Permit (TRP)
- Passport pages showing personal details
- Birth certificates for family members
- Marriage certificate, if applicable
- Proof of medical examination results, if applicable
Form sections
#DOCUMENT CHECKLIST
Complete this section using the supporting documents in your package.
PERMIT HOLDER CLASS
Complete this section using the supporting documents in your package.
What it asks for
#- Your valid Temporary Resident Permit (TRP)
- Passport pages for you and any family members in Canada clearly showing the passport number, name, date of birth, passport issue/expiry date, entry and exit stamps
- Birth certificates or baptismal certificates for you and all your family members
- Marriage certificate, if applicable
- Proof of your common-law relationship, if applicable
- Custody papers for dependent children from a previous marriage/relationship
- Proof of medical examination results, if applicable
- Police Certificate(s)
- One (1) photo of yourself
- Copy of the receipt showing the amount paid
What you need before you start
#- A copy of the current checklist PDF downloaded from the official IRCC form page
- Your valid Temporary Resident Permit (TRP)
- Passport pages for you and any family members
- Birth certificates or baptismal certificates
- Marriage certificate, if applicable
- Proof of medical examination results, if applicable
- Police Certificate(s)
- Translations for documents not in English or French, if required
Checklist
#- Download the current IMM 5528 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 to files and files to checklist.
- When submitting an online application, upload this form and other required documents.
FAQs
Where do I download IMM 5528?
Use the official IRCC form page and confirm you are using the current version.
Do I include the checklist in my package?
Follow the checklist instructions. Many checklists are included with the application package.
Which checklist should I use?
Use the checklist that matches your application type and where you are applying from.
What does 'if applicable' mean?
Include the item if it applies to your situation.
Do I need translations?
Yes, if supporting documents are 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 5528?
It becomes part of your application package and is reviewed with the rest of your evidence.
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