Family Information Form – Visitors, Students and Workers (IMM 5645)

Read the step by step instructions on how to complete the form.

Family Information (IMM 5645)

Who needs to complete this form?

This form must be completed by each person, 18 years of age or older, applying for a Temporary Resident Visa, a study or work permit outside Canada.

Section A

Write the personal details about:

• yourself,
  • If you are married and you were physically present at the marriage, choose “married - physically present” in the marital status box.
  • If you are married and you were not physically present at the marriage, choose “married - not physically present” in the marital status box.
  • If you are married and your spouse was physically present at the marriage, choose “married - physically present” in the marital status box.
  • If you are married and your spouse was not physically present at the marriage, choose “married - not physically present” in the marital status box.

  Include: full name, relationship, date of birth, marital status (married, single, widowed, common-law, divorced, separated, annulled marriage), present address and occupation (job), and if they will come with you to Canada by checking “Yes” or “No”.

  If a person is deceased, write “deceased” under “Present address”, and write the city and the date they died.

  If not currently employed, please indicate if that person is retired, studying, etc.

  You must answer all questions. If a section does not apply to you, write “Not applicable” or “N/A”.

  Note: If you do not have a spouse or a common-law partner, read “Note 1”, then sign and date the declaration at the end of Section A.

  Section B - Children

  Write the personal details about your children. It is very important that you list all of your children even if they are already permanent residents or citizens of Canada. This includes:

  • married children;
  • adopted children;
  • children of your spouse (step-children) or common-law partner;
  • any of your children who have been adopted by others; and
  • any of your children who are in the custody of an ex-spouse, former common-law partner or other guardian.

  Write full name, relationship, date of birth, marital status (married, single, widowed, common-law, divorced, legally separated, annulled marriage), present address and job, and if they will come with you to Canada by checking “Yes” or “No”.

  If a person is deceased, indicate this under “Present address”, and write the city and the date they died.

  If not currently employed, please indicate if that person is retired, studying, etc.

  You must answer all questions. If a section does not apply to you, write “Not applicable” or “N/A”.

  Note: If you do not have children, read “Note 2”, then sign and date the declaration at the end of Section B.

  Section C - Brothers and Sisters

  Write the personal details about your:

  • brother(s),
  • sister(s),
  • half-brother(s) and half-sister(s), and
  • step-brother(s) and step-sister(s).

  Write full name, relationship, date of birth, marital status (married, single, widowed, common-law, divorced, legally separated, annulled marriage), present address and job, and if they will come with you to Canada by checking “Yes” or “No”.

  If a person is deceased, write this under “Present address”, and write the city and the date they died.

  If not currently employed, please indicate if that person is retired, studying, etc.

  You must answer all questions. If a section does not apply to you, write “Not applicable” or “N/A”.