What is Form IMM 5475?
Form IMM 5475, also known as the Authority to Release Personal Information to a Designated Individual, is used to permit Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to share your personal information, such as your application status, with a person you designate. This individual does not act as your representative; they can only receive updates about your case. Completing this form is essential for maintaining control over who has access to your application details, ensuring your privacy is respected when sharing information with someone who is not representing you.
What is Form IMM 5475 used for?
Form IMM 5475 is essential for managing your personal information with immigration authorities. Here's what it's used for:
- Authorize release of personal information: Lets Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) and Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) share your case file information with someone you trust.
- Status updates: Allows that person to check the progress of your application.
- Address changes: Permits them to update your address if you relocate.
- Spouse and dependent children involvement: Requires consent from spouses or common-law partners and dependent children aged 18 or older to share their information too.
How to fill out Form IMM 5475?
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Fill in your surname, given name(s), date of birth, and Unique Client Identifier (UCI) in Section A.
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Provide your telephone number and email address.
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Complete Section B with the designated individual’s full name, relationship to you, and their mailing address, telephone number, and email address.
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Indicate the purpose for granting access in Section C and authorize the release of specific types of information.
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Send the completed form electronically or include it with your application package.
Who is required to fill out Form IMM 5475?
Individuals wishing to permit Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to disclose their personal information complete Form IMM 5475. This form is required by those who want to share their application status with a trusted individual without granting full representative authority.
When is Form IMM 5475 not required?
You don’t need Form IMM 5475 if you're appointing someone to act as your representative. In that case, use Form IMM 5476 instead. This form specifically covers the appointment of a representative and negates the need for the Authority to Release Personal Information to a Designated Individual form.
When is Form IMM 5475 due?
The deadline for Form IMM 5475 is when you want Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to share your application status with a designated individual. If you haven't submitted your application yet, include this form in your package or upload it online. If your application is already submitted, send the form electronically using the IRCC web form.
How to get a blank Form IMM 5475?
To get a blank Form IMM 5475, simply visit our website, where you'll find the form pre-loaded in our editor. This form is issued by Citizenship and Immigration Canada and the Canada Border Services Agency. Remember, our platform aids in filling and downloading but not filing forms.
How to sign Form IMM 5475 online?
To sign the Authority to Release Personal Information to a Designated Individual (IMM 5475) form, a handwritten signature is required. Official guidelines do not mention the acceptance of electronic or digital signatures. Remember to check for the latest updates on the form. With PDF Guru, you can fill out the IMM 5475, download it for your records, and complete any necessary steps outside of our platform, as submission is not supported.
Where to file Form IMM 5475?
To submit the Authority to Release Personal Information to a Designated Individual (IMM 5475), you have a couple of options. For online applications, upload the form with your application. If your application is already submitted, use the IRCC web form to send it electronically.
For paper applications, include the form in your application package if you haven't submitted it yet. If you have already sent your application, again, use the IRCC web form to submit the IMM 5475 electronically.
