IRCC Form IMM-5476 Use of a Representative
Appoint or cancel a representative to act on your behalf with Canadian immigration authorities.
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About IMM 5476
Form IMM-5476, Use of a Representative, tells Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada that you have appointed someone to conduct business on your behalf, or that you are cancelling a representative you appointed earlier.
The form distinguishes between paid representatives, such as authorized immigration consultants and lawyers, and unpaid representatives, such as family members or friends. It records the representative details and the scope of the authorization.
Completing this form allows IRCC to share information about your application with your representative and lets that person communicate with IRCC for you. Both you and your representative provide details and sign the form.
Who needs to complete it
- Applicants who hire a paid immigration consultant or lawyer
- Applicants using an unpaid representative such as a family member
- People who want a representative to receive information about their application
- Applicants who need to cancel a previously appointed representative
- Anyone authorizing someone to communicate with IRCC on their behalf
How to fill out IMM 5476
- 1Enter your own identifying details as the applicant.
- 2Indicate whether you are appointing or cancelling a representative.
- 3Specify whether the representative is paid or unpaid.
- 4Enter the representative name and contact information.
- 5For a paid representative, provide the membership and organization details.
- 6Indicate the application the authorization applies to.
- 7Both the applicant and the representative sign and date the form.
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Frequently asked questions
When do I need the IMM-5476?
Use it when you appoint someone to deal with IRCC on your behalf, or when you want to cancel a representative you named earlier.
What is the difference between a paid and unpaid representative?
A paid representative, such as an authorized consultant or lawyer, charges a fee, while an unpaid representative, such as a friend or family member, does not.
Does appointing a representative change my responsibility?
No. You remain responsible for the information in your application even when a representative helps you.
Can I change my representative later?
Yes. You can cancel a representative or appoint a new one by submitting an updated form.