IRCC Form IMM-0008 Generic Application Form for Canada
The core application form used for many permanent residence and immigration programs to Canada.
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About IMM 0008
Form IMM-0008, the Generic Application Form for Canada, is the principal applicant form used across many Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada programs. It collects core information about the applicant and the family members included in an application.
The form captures personal details, language ability, passport and national identity information, contact details, and the immigration program you are applying under. It is often submitted together with schedules and supporting forms specific to your program.
Because it applies to many streams, the exact accompanying forms and documents depend on the program you choose. The IMM-0008 anchors the application and links to the other required pieces.
Who needs to complete it
- Principal applicants for many permanent residence programs
- Economic immigration applicants such as skilled workers
- Family class sponsorship applicants completing the applicant form
- Applicants including dependants in a single application
- People applying under programs that require the generic application form
How to fill out IMM 0008
- 1Select the immigration program and category you are applying under.
- 2Enter your personal details, including full name, date of birth, and place of birth.
- 3Provide your passport and national identity document information.
- 4Enter your current and previous contact and address details.
- 5List the family members you are including in the application.
- 6Answer the language ability and background questions accurately.
- 7Review the form for completeness and validate it if using a fillable version.
- 8Sign and date the form and include it with your required supporting documents.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the IMM-0008 used for?
It is the generic application form that serves as the core form for many Canadian immigration and permanent residence programs.
Do I submit it on its own?
No. It is normally submitted with program-specific schedules, supporting forms, and documents based on the stream you apply under.
Can I include my family on the IMM-0008?
Yes. You list the family members included in your application, and each may need to complete additional forms.
Should I use the fillable version?
Using the official fillable version and validating it, where available, helps ensure the information is captured correctly before you submit.