Guide 5513PP – Part 1: Sponsorship Application under a Public Policy – Sponsoring under a Public Policy

Table of Contents

• Overview
• Before You Apply
• Step 1. Gather Documents
• Step 2. Complete the Application
• Step 3. Mail the Application
• What Happens Next
• How to Contact CIC
• Appendix A – Checklist
• Appendix B – Financial Guidelines
• Appendix C – Special Instructions

This application is made available free of charge by Citizenship and Immigration Canada and is not to be sold to applicants.

This publication is available in alternative formats upon request.

Overview

Application package

This application package consists of:

• an instruction guide and
• the required forms

The instruction guide is a tool that provides:

• the information you must know about this application before sending it to Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) and
• assistance with how to fill out the forms and the required supporting documents

Read the instruction guide thoroughly and then fill out each of the applicable forms.

The forms are specifically designed with questions that will assist the processing of your application.

Symbols used in this guide

This guide uses the following symbols to indicate information of particular importance.

What you must do to have your application processed.

Important information that you need to be aware of in order to avoid delays or other problems.

Where to get more information.

Note:

Tips that will assist you with this application.

The application process

The instructions provided in this guide follow the basic steps you will need to know to complete your application.

1. Gather documents
2. Complete the application
3. Mail the application

Before you apply

Who can use this application?

The eligibility criteria and settlement support requirements are defined in the public policies.

This application kit contains the forms and information necessary for Settlement Organizations or Groups of Five to sponsor certain foreign nationals who have been identified under a Temporary Public Policy. Read Appendix C of the relevant public policy for more information.

What is a Settlement organization?

A Settlement organization may be:

• an organization,
• an association, or
• a corporation.

It is not necessary that the organization, association or corporation be incorporated under federal or provincial law.

The Settlement organization acts as a guarantor that the necessary support will be provided for the full duration of the sponsorship, which is for a period of 12 months unless otherwise specified. The Settlement organization is expected to show that they have the necessary financial and settlement resources, and the commitment required to fulfill the terms of the sponsorship undertaking.

Settlement organizations sponsoring under certain public policies may need to be approved by an organization with whom CIC has an agreement to sponsor certain persons as established under a Temporary Public Policy.

What is a Group of Five?

A Group of Five (G5) is any group of five or more Canadian citizens or permanent residents who are 18 years of age or older and who live in the community where the applicant(s) is/are expected to settle.

Group members act as guarantors that the necessary support will be provided for the full duration of the sponsorship, which is for a period of 12 months. The group is expected to show that they have the necessary financial and settlement resources, and commitment required to fulfill the terms of the sponsorship undertaking.

Each Group of Five under certain public policies may need to be approved by an organization with whom CIC has an agreement to sponsor certain persons as established under a Temporary Public Policy.

What are the requirements for a settlement organization?

A Settlement organization must meet the following requirements:

• Must provide immediate settlement support to the sponsored applicant and his or her immediate family members upon arrival in Canada;
• Must have financial capacity (income support equal to provincial social assistance rates minus any in-kind donations) to fulfill the sponsorship undertaking for the duration of the sponsorship period (12 months);
• Must be based in the community where the applicant(s) are expected to live; and
• must not be in default of a previous undertaking.

The Settlement organization may also choose to formally partner with an individual (for example, a family member of the sponsored applicant living in Canada) or another organization in carrying out settlement duties. This partner is called a “co-sponsor”.

What are the requirements for a Group of Five?

Every member of the Group of Five (G5) must meet the following requirements:

• be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident 18 years of age or older;
• provide evidence of financial capacity to fulfill the sponsorship undertaking for the duration of the sponsorship period (12 months);
• provide evidence of settlement capacity to provide emotional and/or social support to an applicant and his or her family;
• be based in the community where the applicant(s) are expected to live; and
• not be in default of a previous undertaking (family class or private sponsorship of refugees).

Step 1. Gather Documents

What documents are required?

The table below outlines the documents that you need to include with your application. You may also use the Document checklist (Appendix A) which you can find in this package to assist you gathering the necessary documentation.

If any of the required documents are missing, or photocopies are not clear, your application may be returned to you.

Note: Additional documents may be required during the processing of your application.

1. Proof of Canadian citizenship or permanent residence status

Each party to the sponsorship must provide a proof of status in Canada.

Examples include:

• Permanent Resident Card, or
• Immigrant Visa and Record of Landing (IMM 1000), or
• Confirmation of permanent residence (IMM 5292 or IMM 5688), or
• Provincial/territorial birth certificate, or
• Both sides of a Canadian citizenship card, or
• Both sides of a Canadian certificate of registration of birth abroad.

Format: Photocopy

2. Proof of funds for the Settlement organization

The Settlement organization must provide proofs of funds such as:

• Last year’s audited financial statement from the sponsoring organization (if applicable)
• An original letter from a Canadian financial institution attesting to bank account details (if applicable)
• An original letter from the organization guaranteeing a cash donation (if applicable)
• Proof(s) of alternate source(s) of funding (if applicable)

Format: Photocopies or original letter (when mentioned).

3. Proof of funds for Group of Five members or Co-sponsors who intend to use their personal income

The following sources are considered valid proof of income for Group of five members or co-sponsors who intend to use their personal income towards the sponsorship:

Copy of:

• A copy of your most recent T4 or T1; or
• A copy of your most recent Notice of Assessment from Canada Revenue Agency;
• An original letter or proof of annotated cheque stubs from your employer confirming Financial Profile details; or
• If self-employed, a letter from an accountant confirming your annual income; or
• Proof of other sources of income (pension statement, investments, etc.); or
• Employment Insurance pay stubs; or
• If a co-sponsor is an organization or if any of a Group of Five’s financial support is being provided to them by an organization, the organization should provide the proof of funds required of Settlement Organizations (see #2 above).

Format: Photocopies or original (when mentioned).

4. Additional documents

Any other document that you wish to include with your Undertaking/Application to Sponsor.

Format: Photocopies or original.

Translated documents

Any document that is not in English or French must be accompanied by

• the English or French translation, and
• an affidavit from the person who completed the translation.

Note: An affidavit is a document on which the translator has sworn, in the presence of a person authorized to administer oaths in the country in which the translator is living, that the contents of their translation are a true translation and representation of the contents of the original document. Translators who are certified members in good standing of one of the provincial or territorial organizations of translators and interpreters of Canada do not need to supply an affidavit.

Important information. Translations by family members are not acceptable.

Family member is defined as being a: parent, guardian, sibling, spouse, grandparent, child, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew and first cousin.

Your application will be returned to you if you do not include the translation of your documents and an affidavit from the translator.

Step 2. Complete the Application

Filling out the application

Follow the step-by-step instructions below to complete the application forms.

Important information

The following are the forms that must be filled out and submitted:

• Undertaking/Application to Sponsor Under a Public Policy [IMM 5373PP] (PDF, 702 Kb)
• Document Checklist (Appendix A) (PDF, 244 Kb)

For Settlement Organizations:

• Settlement Plan and Financial Assessment – Settlement organizations sponsoring under a Public Policy [IMM 5683] (PDF, 1.11 Mb)

For Groups of Five:

• Settlement Plan and Financial Assessment – Group of Five [IMM 5373A] (PDF, 1.16 Mb)
• Financial Profile Form – Group of Five [IMM 5373B] (PDF, 1 Mb)

Optional:

• Use of a representative [IMM 5476] (PDF, 103 Kb)

Note. It is a serious offence to give false or misleading information on these forms. The information you provide on your application may be subject to verification.

The sponsoring group may be required to submit the sponsorship application to an organization with whom CIC has an agreement to sponsor certain persons as established under the applicable Public Policy. This organization will ensure that the application is complete and consistent before submitting it to the CIC address indicated in Appendix C.

CIC will then forward the approved sponsorship undertaking to the visa office for processing.

Important information

The Application for Permanent Residence for Persons under a Public Policy

The principal applicant and his or her family members being sponsored under a Public Policy are required to complete and sign an application for permanent residence (IMM 6000PP). See Appendix C of Part 2: Application for Permanent Residence in Canada for instructions on where to submit the application for permanent residence (IMM 6000PP).

The sponsoring group may be required to submit the sponsorship application to an organization with whom CIC has an agreement to sponsor certain persons as established under the applicable Public Policy. This organization will ensure that the application is complete and consistent before submitting it to the CIC address indicated in Appendix C.

CIC will then forward the approved sponsorship undertaking to the visa office for processing.

Important information

Be complete and accurate

Complete all sections. If any section is not applicable to you, write “N/A” (“Not applicable”). If your application is incomplete it may be returned to you and processing may be delayed.

Undertaking and Application to Sponsor Under a Public Policy (IMM 5373PP)

Who must fill out this application form?

This form must be completed by the following members of the Sponsoring group:

Settlement Organizations

• Group representative
• Co-sponsor (if applicable)

Groups of Five

• Each member of the Group of Five (G5)

Note: If your group requires more space to provide all the necessary information, attach a separate sheet with further details. Print the sponsor’s name at the top of each additional sheet and indicate the form’s title and the number of the question you are answering.

General Application Information

Check the box to indicate if your sponsoring group is a:

• Settlement Organization
• Group of Five (G5)

Section A – Sponsorship Group

This section must be completed by all sponsoring groups

Write the name of the sponsoring group including the:

• Group representative’s last name (surname/family name), given name
• other name(s) used (including birth name, maiden, previous married name(s), aliases and nicknames)
• date of birth
• address of the group representative complete with the postal code
• contact details (telephone, cell phone email address).

Note: It is very important to provide a primary email address. This is the email address that will be used for all correspondence regarding your sponsorship, including notifying you when the principal applicant or family will arrive. If no email address is available, please ensure that you have provided a phone number where the contact person can be reached. Should your contact information change at any time you must inform CIC immediately.

Section B – Co-sponsors

This section must be completed by Co-Sponsors Only

A co-sponsor is the individual or organization you are formally partnering with in the provision of settlement support. It is not mandatory to formally recognize partners. By signing the undertaking, co-sponsors officially share responsibility for the sponsorship and are held to be jointly and severally liable if the terms of the undertaking are breached.

Write the name of the corporation (if applicable).

Write the following:

• group representative’s  or individual’s last name (surname/family name), given name
• other name(s) used (including birth name, maiden, previous married name(s), aliases and nicknames)
• date of birth
• address of the group representative or individual, complete with the postal code
• contact details (telephone, fax and e-mail)

Note: If the Co-sponsor is an individual, the individual must:

• be 18 years of age or older
• be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada
• reside in the community where the sponsored person(s) is(are) expected to live

Note: If the Co-sponsor is an organization, the organization may be:

• a corporation
• an unincorporated organization
• an association
• a Sponsorship Agreement Holder (SAH) or a Constituent Group of a SAH

Section C – Groups of Five

This section must be completed by Groups of Five Only

Write the names of each member of your Group of Five, including:

• your group member’s last name (surname/family name) and given name
• other name(s) used (including birth name, maiden, previous married name(s), aliases and nicknames)
• date of birth
• address of the Group of Five member, complete with the postal code
• contact details (telephone, fax and e-mail) 

Note: It is very important to provide a primary email address. This is the email address that will be used for all correspondence regarding your sponsorship, including notifying you when the principal applicant or family will arrive. If no email address is available, please ensure that you have provided a phone number where the contact person can be reached. Should your contact information change at any time you must inform CIC immediately.

Section D – Applicants outside Canada

This section must be completed by all sponsoring groups

Sponsoring groups are required to commit to sponsor the principal applicant along with all family members (defined below), both accompanying and non-accompanying, at the same time of submitting the original undertaking/application.

Principal applicant:

Write the:

• last name (surname/family name) – do not use initials
• given name(s)
• sex
• date of birth
• place and country of birth, including the name of the town or city
• marital status
• country of citizenship

Family members: spouse or common-law partner of the principal applicant, and/or any dependent children, and/or any dependent children of dependent children. See the definition of family members in the table below.

Write the:

• last name (surname/family name) – do not use initials
• given name(s)
• sex
• date of birth
• place and country of birth, including the name of the town or city
• marital status
• country of citizenship
• relationship to the principal applicant- (spouse, common-law partner, son or daughter, child of son or daughter)

Check the box to indicate whether or not the family member will be accompanying the principal applicant.

Spouse

refers to either of the two persons (opposite or same sex) in a legally-recognized marriage.

A common-law partner

is a person who is currently cohabiting and has cohabited in a conjugal relationship with the principal applicant for a period of at least one year.

Dependent children

are children (biological or adopted) of the principal applicant or those of his or her spouse or common-law partner

They must:

• be under the age of 22 and not a spouse or common-law partner; or,
• have depended substantially on the financial support of a parent and have been continuously enrolled and in attendance as full-time students in an accredited post secondary institution or pursuing full-time skills training since before the age of 22 (or since marrying or entering into a common-law relationship, if this happened before the age of 22); or,
• depend substantially on the financial support of a parent since before the age of 22 and be unable to provide for themselves due to a physical or mental condition.

Children included in the application must meet the definition of “dependent children” at the time the application is made. Therefore, a person who has turned 22 since the original application was made, and who meets all other requirements, will still qualify as a dependent child.

Dependent child of a dependent child

refers to children of dependent children of the principal applicant or those of his or her spouse or common-law partner.

Note: Only family members as outlined above (spouse, common-law partner, dependent children, and dependent children of dependent children) can be included on the undertaking. Other persons who are considered members of the family unit, but who do not meet the definitions above, may be sponsored by the same sponsoring group as the principal applicant on a separate undertaking and application to sponsor that family member.

See Section F – Multiple Undertakings, for further details. The sponsoring group may also link non-family sponsorship cases together in the Multiple Undertakings section.

Non-accompanying family members

Sponsoring groups should be aware that the principal applicant is expected to list all of his/her non-accompanying family members on the application for permanent residence (IMM 0008). This includes family members whose whereabouts are unknown.

Where names have been added to the application for permanent residence that do not appear on the sponsorship undertaking, the visa office will contact the sponsoring group to confirm that the sponsorship is still valid despite the increase in persons sponsored. Where it is possible, sponsoring groups are advised to thoroughly interview applicants and/or relatives in Canada to clarify the actual number and identity of family members who are expected to accompany the principal applicant.  

Section E – Principal Applicant Mailing Address Outside Canada or Contact Person/Organization Outside Canada

This section must be completed by all sponsoring groups

Provide a complete mailing address outside Canada and, if possible, a telephone number and e-mail address for the principal applicant. If there is an alternate contact person or organization outside Canada who will be the point of contact for the principal applicant, their address will be the one to which the Canadian Visa office will send correspondence.

Provide:

• the name,
• mailing address, and
• a telephone number and e-mail address, if possible.

Note: It is very important to provide a primary email address. This is the email address that will be used for all correspondence regarding your sponsorship, including notifying you when the principal applicant or family will arrive. If no email address is available, please ensure that you have provided a phone number where the contact person can be reached. Should your contact information change at any time you must inform CIC immediately.

Section F – Multiple Undertakings

This section must be completed by all sponsoring groups, if applicable

You may use this section to link sponsorship cases together by providing the name and date of birth of the principal applicant for each particular case. Filling out this section ensures that all linked sponsorships are processed at the same time by the visa office.

Note: List only the name and date of birth of the principal applicant listed on each undertaking.

Section G – Obligations of the Sponsoring Group

This section must be read and understood by all sponsoring groups

Read this section carefully.

The sponsoring group is obliged to provide support to all family members listed on the undertaking, regardless of the timing of their arrival in Canada. The sponsor is responsible to support the non-accompanying family members under the same terms as in the original settlement plan unless the principal applicant has become self-sufficient and is able to provide adequately for his family members. Sponsoring groups may also be responsible for healthcare costs until provincial health insurance becomes available.

Section H – Declaration/Signatures

This section must be completed and signed by all sponsoring groups

Note. Each party to the sponsorship must sign and date the application. By signing here, the sponsoring group declares that they understand and commit to upholding the terms outlined on the undertaking.

Section I – Personal Information

Read, check the applicable box, and sign below.

Note. Each party to the sponsorship must sign and date section I.

Section J – For CIC use only

Do not write in this Section.

Settlement Plan and Financial Assessment – Settlement Organizations sponsoring under a Public Policy (IMM 5683)

Who must fill out this application form?

This form must be completed by the:

• Settlement organization;
• Co-sponsor(s) (if applicable).

What is it?

The Settlement Plan and Financial Assessment is a planning tool for sponsoring groups to formulate how they intend to deliver the various aspects of settlement assistance needed to help the applicant(s) establish successfully in Canada. Where practicable, the planned arrangements should be in place before the sponsored applicant(s) arrives. Where co-sponsors are involved in the sponsorship, discuss settlement arrangements and responsibilities together and jointly fill out the settlement plan.

The Settlement Plan and Financial Assessment is used by CIC to assess whether your group is able to provide the settlement assistance and financial support needed to help the applicant(s) establish successfully in Canada during the validity of the sponsorship.

Assessing the Sponsoring Group’s Finances

In order for Citizenship and Immigration Canada to determine that your group has sufficient financial resources to fulfill the terms of the undertaking, you must show all sources of funding, including in-kind (See definition below) and cash donations that will be combined to provide support. You must also include the necessary documentation that confirms the availability of the committed funds.

Your group should consult the dollar figures presented in the Sponsorship Cost Table (see Appendix B). These figures represent an estimated national average for the total cost of a 12-month sponsorship case, depending on the family size. In order to make its assessment, Citizenship and Immigration Canada will combine the value of all committed funds, including the dollar value of any applicable in-kind donations, to determine if the total funds committed equals (or surpasses) the amount listed on the Cost Table.

In-Kind donations

In those instances where applicants intend to live together in Canada as a family unit but are named on separate undertakings only one Settlement Plan and Financial Assessment, encompassing the entire household, is required. It must still, however, reflect the resettlement needs of each individual being sponsored. Photocopy the plan and keep a copy for your group’s records.

Section A – General information

Write the complete name of the:

• the principal applicant;
• Settlement organization;
• Co-sponsor-individual (if applicable);
• Co-sponsor-Organization (if applicable);
• Contact person.

Section B – Organization profile

The principal settlement organization must fill out this section. If there are any co-sponsoring organizations, they must also complete their own organization profile on a separate sheet or make a photocopy of the form IMM 5683.

Section C – Settlement Needs – Checklist

Check the box to indicate:

• who will be responsible to provide the settlement need
• if your group will have any in-kind donations to supply certain settlement needs

If you checked the in-kind box, write the dollar value for each form of settlement assistance for which an in-kind donation is available. The total value of the in-kind donations will be deducted from the cost of the 12 month sponsorship. (Use the rates provided in the in-Kind Deduction Table on page 4).

Note: more than one party can provide for the same need.

Section D – Settlement Needs – Details

Answer each question in a detailed yet concise manner.

Question 1

Provide details regarding the temporary accommodation available for the applicant and his/her family if applicable. Also, provide details on the time frame when you anticipate that permanent accommodation will be found and what type of accommodation you are looking for e.g. house or apartment.

Question 2

Indicate the names of the individuals that will be volunteering and what tasks they will be assisting with e.g. arrival, Social Insurance Number (S.I.N) application, Health card application, medical appointments, etc.

Question 3a

Upon indicating the settlement agency, also indicate what service(s) the applicant will be obtaining from that agency e.g. Language training, translation of documents, etc.

Question 3b

If you have not contacted any agencies to provide settlement support, indicate when you plan on making this contact. If you have contacted some agencies, indicate the date, the name of the person you made contact with and in regards to what services.

Question 4

The following guidelines must be followed if the sponsoring group plans to assist the applicant(s) in finding employment:

• Employment must conform to federal and provincial labour standards and regulations.

You need to identify the relevant resources for the adult applicant(s) to help them find employment. Depending on the applicant(s) skills and needs, you need to find out about:

• employment counselling services and agencies that provide them
• local Canada Employment Centre and services available
• training on employment preparation sessions
• registration procedures foreign credential assessment agencies and procedures.

Question 5

Break down the monthly amount in categories e.g. rent, utilities, food, transportation, clothing, telephone, health, education and incidentals. Do not list just one lump sum.

In order to help you determine what financial requirements may be necessary to support the applicant(s) for the validity of the sponsorship, consider the following:

• Rent: consider cost of accommodation (ensure applicant(s) will be able to afford payment after sponsorship ends)
• Utilities: include electricity, heat and water
• Food: consider the applicant(s)’ need to have some of their national food in their diet
• Transportation: bus or subway passes, tickets, etc.
• Clothes: consider winter clothes as well
• Telephone: decide whether to fund long distance calls; the applicant(s) will need to communicate with family and friends back home
• Health: plan for health care costs until the applicant becomes eligible for provincial coverage and for costs not covered by the provincial health plan or the Interim Federal Health plan (if applicable).
• Education: school trips, day care to allow parents to attend language training, transition into work force
• Incidentals: pocket money, recreation, unanticipated expenses

To help your group establish the amount of money necessary for your group to sponsor the applicant(s) for a 12‑month period, including the “start-up” costs, we have provided financial information which may be used as a guide (see Appendix B).

Question 6

Indicate where you will obtain these in-kind donations and what type of donations you are seeking.

Question 7

As an example, a scenario where a contingency plan may be appropriate could be one where an applicant who originally planned to reside with a relative in Canada upon arrival has now chosen to reside on their own for the duration of the sponsorship period. Provide some details as to how you will provide support for the additional costs that will occur. Another scenario could be that the applicant(s) choose to move to a different city. Provide some details as to how you will continue to provide the required assistance.

Question 8

Indicate what specific roles each person will be responsible for when assisting the applicant(s).

Section E – Financial Assessment

This section will allow the group to predetermine if it has committed sufficient funds to the sponsorship. Use the dollar amount indicated on the group’s financial documents and the dollar amounts listed in the two cost tables inserted on the form in the same section.

Note : It is essential that the Total Financial Commitment equals or exceeds the Final Cost of Sponsorship.

This section features two tables:

• Sponsorship Cost Table: To determine the minimum amount of funds that your group should secure for the sponsorship, consult the dollar figures presented in the Sponsorship Cost Table. These figures include monthly expenses plus start-up costs (for more information on start-up costs, see Appendix B – Financial Guidelines). The required financial resources indicated in the Sponsorship Cost Table are roughly equivalent to local social assistance rate figures. They are approximate rates only and should be used as a guideline. The figures represent an estimated national average for the total cost of a 12‑month sponsorship case, depending on the family size. It is recommended to take into consideration the living costs in the community of resettlement for more accurate evaluation.
• In-Kind Deduction Table: use it to determine and report on page 1 of the form (Section B) the amount of money you can deduct from the total cost of the sponsorship, for each start-up cost and/or for accommodation.

Group Revenue

If the sponsoring group intends to use revenue from its operations towards the cost of sponsorship, the group will need to provide supporting documentation to demonstrate the viability of the financial commitment.

Acceptable supporting documents include, but are not limited to, the following:

• organization’s yearly budget for the last three years
• copy of a recent, audited financial statement for the organization
• bank account details from organization showing substantial cash balance over several months

Pledged Donation

If an organization has pledged to provide funds to contribute towards the cost of sponsorship, the group will need to provide proof such as:

• a promissory note of cash signed by the authorized representative of the organization or the organization’s bank;
• copy of a recent, audited financial statement for the organization;
• a letter confirming that the money is being held in an account at a registered Canadian financial institution or documents outlining the terms and conditions of the account.

Personal Income

If personal income from individuals within the sponsoring group or from individual co-sponsors is being used towards the sponsorship, the contributing individuals must provide supporting documentation to show proof of their income. The following sources are considered valid proof of income:

• copy of the most recent T4 and/or T1; or
• copy of the most recent Notice of Assessment (from Canada Revenue Agency); or
• original letter or proof of annotated cheque stubs from the employer confirming salary details; or
• if self-employed, a letter from an accountant confirming the annual income; or
• proof of other sources of income (pension statement, investments, etc.); or
• Employment Insurance pay stubs.

Funds Held in Trust

Funds available at the time of sponsorship application may be deposited in an account at a Canadian financial institution. The account may be in the name of the sponsoring group with a note that the money is in trust for the principal applicant (this is not a “trust account” in the formal sense of the term). The account should require the signature of at least two of the group members to make withdrawals.

Note : You will need to provide a letter from the financial institution confirming the existence of the account or documents outlining the terms and conditions of the account.

Other Sources of Funds

Declare the amount of money that will be contributed from other sources of funds, and list these sources on the form. The sponsoring group must provide supporting documentation that shows the availability of these funds.

Section E – Signatures

Settlement Plan and Financial Assessment – Group of Five (G5) (IMM 5373A)

Who must fill out this application form?

This form must be completed by the:

• Group of Five.

Note: This form must be signed by the Group representative.

What is it?

The Settlement Plan is a planning tool for sponsoring groups to formulate how they intend to deliver the various aspects of settlement assistance needed to help the sponsored applicant(s) establish successfully in Canada. Where practicable, the planned arrangements should be in place before the sponsored person(s) arrive(s). All members must agree to the plan.

The Settlement Plan and Financial Assessment (PDF, 1187 KB) is used by CIC to assess whether your group is able to provide the settlement assistance and financial support needed to help the principal applicant(s) establish successfully in Canada during the validity of the sponsorship.

Assessing the Sponsoring Group’s Finances

In order for Citizenship and Immigration Canada to determine that your group has sufficient financial resources to fulfill the terms of the undertaking, you must show all sources of funding, including in-kind (see definition in this section) and cash donations, that will be combined to provide support. You must also include documentation showing the individual contribution that each member intends to make to the sponsorship.

Your group should consult the dollar figures presented in the Sponsorship Cost Table (see Appendix B). These figures represent an estimated national average for the total cost of a 12‑month sponsorship case, depending on the family size. In order to make its assessment, CIC will combine the value of all committed funds, including the dollar value of any applicable in-kind donations, to determine if the total funds committed equals (or surpasses) the amount listed on the Cost Table.

In-Kind donations

Donations made in goods, commodities or services, instead of money.

In those instances where sponsored applicants intend to live together in Canada as a family unit but are named on separate Undertakings only one Settlement Plan and Financial Assessment, encompassing the entire household, is required. It must still, however, reflect the resettlement needs of each individual being sponsored. Photocopy the plan and keep a copy for your group’s records.

Section A – General information

Write the complete name of the:

• the principal applicant;
• your Group of Five
• your Group of Five representative

Write the contact details of your group representative (complete address, telephone, fax and e-mail, mailing address complete with the postal code).

Section B – Settlement Needs – Checklist

For each settlement need, check the box to indicate if your group will provide cash or in-kind donations to supply it and then, give the corresponding value.

For in-kind donations, write the dollar value for each form of settlement assistance for which an in-kind donation is available. Use the rates provided in the in-Kind Deduction Table on page 4 of the form. The total value of in-kind donations will be deducted from the cost of the 12 month sponsorship.

To help your group establish the amount of money necessary for your group to sponsor the applicant(s) for a 12‑month period, including the “start-up” costs, we have provided financial information which may be used as a guide (see Appendix B).

In order to help you determine what financial requirements may be necessary to support the applicant(s) for the validity of the sponsorship, consider the following:

• Rent: consider cost of accommodation (ensure the sponsored person(s) will be able to afford payment after sponsorship ends)
• Utilities: include electricity, heat and water
• Food: consider the sponsored person(s)’ need to have some of their national food in their diet
• Transportation: bus or metro passes, tickets, etc.
• Clothes: consider winter clothes as well
• Telephone: decide whether to fund long distance calls; the sponsored person(s) will need to communicate with family and friends back home
• Health: plan for health care costs, until provincial health insurance is obtained, and for costs not covered by the provincial health plan or the Interim Federal Health plan (if applicable).
• Education: school trips, day care to allow parents to attend language training, transition into work force
• Incidentals: pocket money, recreation, unanticipated expenses

Section C – Settlement Needs – Details

Check the box to indicate if the specified settlement need will be provided by your group.

For each service, specify:

• who will be responsible
• the availability of the person responsible for the service (time he/she will dedicate to the task)
• if the details box does not contain a specific question(s), provide information, if applicable, or explain why your group will not assist the applicant with the service

Questions

Question 1

Greeting
Indicate if you will be meeting the sponsored person(s) upon arrival. Explain if you will provide transportation to the final destination. Give details.

Question 2

Health plan
Indicate if you will be assisting the sponsored person(s) to apply for a health plan. Give details if applicable or explain why your group will not be assisting with this service.

Question 3

Temporary accommodation
Specify how long the sponsored applicant(s) will use the temporary accommodation and the size of the accomodation. If the location is known, provide the address, the name of the person hosting the sponsored person(s) and relationship to the principal applicant.

Provide a contingency plan in case the arrangement for temporary residence did not work out. For example, you could plan for a different temporary residence, or allow a budget for public accommodation (e.g.: hotel, shelter), etc.

Question 4

Permanent accommodation

If your group did or will arrange for permanent accommodation, state the size of the residence, and the address (if known).

 

Rent deposit: Check the box to indicate, if applicable, whether or not your group will pay the deposit.

 

Hook-up costs: Check the box if your group will pay for hook-up costs for telephone, electricity, gas, heat etc.

 

Provide a contingency plan in case the arrangement for permanent accommodation does not work out. For example, you could plan for temporary accommodation, or allow a budget for public accommodation (e.g.: hotel, shelter), etc.

Question 5

Interpreter
If your group did not arrange for an interpreter, explain how you are planning to assist the sponsored person(s) in the contingency plan box.

Indicate how and when the interpreter would be available (e.g.: on demand in person, on demand by phone, by appointment taken X days in advance, etc.)

Provide a contingency plan in case the interpreter is not available for urgent matters, unpredicted occasions, on short notice, or if he/she was unreachable. For example, you can arrange for a replacement.

Question 6

Social Insurance Number

If you are not planning on assisting the sponsored person(s) with this service, explain the reasons in the Details box.

Question 7

Doctors and dealing with trauma
Specify what doctor(s) your group did or will help finding. Check all that apply. If you plan to find a specialist not listed here, specify facing “Other”.

Provide a contingency plan in case you could not find a doctor, and how you will make sure that the sponsored person(s)’ health is taken care of, especially in case the sponsored person(s) suffers trauma.

Question 8

Child tax benefit
If applicable and you are not planning on assisting the sponsored person(s) with this service, explain the reasons in the Details box. If not applicable, write N/A.

Question 9

Other public/settlement services or agencies
Provide information about the settlement agencies or services, and/or other public services or agencies you will or did contact for the benefit of the sponsored person(s).

Question 10

Medical emergencies
Details (if applicable): Explain how your group will handle medical emergencies.

Note: It is important to answer this question if the sponsored person(s) suffers from trauma or post-traumatic stress.

Question 11

Orientation
In order to help the sponsored person(s) settle in the community and quickly become self-reliant with regards to daily routine, your group should plan for some orientation activities. Provide all relevant information about activities you planned.

Depending on the needs of the sponsored person(s), orientation activities could address (but are not limited to):

• using house appliances and facilities
• opening a banking account
• using public transportation
• shopping for food, drugs, cloths, household effects, etc.
• education system for children and young adults

Question 12

Linking applicant(s) with community groups and activities

State the names of the community groups and organizations your group has approached for information, registration, etc.. Also, note any community activities you have explored.

 

In the space provided, state other detailed information of the activities (e.g. tentative dates, location, duration, etc.), the mission of the community groups and specify if you have already contacted these community groups or are planning to contact them.

Question 13

Enrol children in school or daycare (if applicable)
For principal applicants with accompanying school age children, your group should assist them in finding a school and/or daycare facility and enrol all the children, and any specialized services for children with special needs.

Question 14

Enrol adults in language training
To facilitate the sponsored person(s) integrate in their new community and make sure they have the skills necessary; your group must help the sponsored person(s) find and register in an official language class.

Provide the name of the school and the length of the program for which you did or will enrol the adult sponsored person(s).

Question 15

Finding employment
The following guidelines must be followed if the sponsoring group plans to assist the sponsored person(s) in finding employment:

• employment must conform to federal and provincial labour standards and regulations
• employment should not interfere with the applicant’s efforts to learn one of Canada’s official languages

You also need to identify the relevant resources for the adult sponsored person(s) to help them find employment. Depending on the sponsored person(s)’ skills and needs, you need to find out about:

• employment counselling services and agencies that provide them
• local Canada Employment Centres and services available
• trainings on employment preparation sessions and registration procedures
• foreign credential assessment agencies and procedures

In the Details box, provide additional information about your group’s efforts to assist the sponsored person(s) find employment.

Question 16

Finance: managing sponsorship money
Your group has to provide income support to the sponsored person(s) during the sponsorship period or until the latter becomes financially self-sufficient. The living allowance has to be paid periodically. Specify how much money you are planning to pay and how often. Refer to the Sponsorship Cost Table for guidance. It is recommended that you take into consideration the living costs in the community of resettlement for more accurate evaluation.

Provide information about how your group is planning to manage the sponsorship money:

• for monetary donations, specify if funds are held in trust, in a bank account, if they are or will be donated through a fund raising campaign, periodical account deposit, etc.
• for in-kind donations, go to question 17.

Provide a contingency plan in case, for any reason, your group is short of money before the end of the sponsorship period.

Question 17

In-kind donations
Specify the group member(s) responsible for each in-kind donation. Provide any relevant details regarding how your group will organize delivering these donations.

Section D – Financial Assessment

This section will allow the group to predetermine if it has committed sufficient funds to the sponsorship.

This section features two tables:

• Sponsorship Cost Table: To determine the minimum amount of funds that your group should secure for the sponsorship, consult the dollar figures presented in the Sponsorship Cost Table. These figures include monthly expenses plus start-up costs (for more information on start-up costs, see Appendix B – Financial Guidelines). The required financial resources indicated in the Sponsorship Cost Table are roughly equivalent to local social assistance rate figures. They are approximate rates only and should be used as a guideline. The figures represent an estimated average for the total cost of a 12-month sponsorship case, depending on the family size. It is recommended to take into consideration the living costs in the community of resettlement for more accurate evaluation.
• In-Kind Deduction Table: use it to determine and report on page 1 of the form (Section B) the amount of money you can deduct from the total cost of the sponsorship, for each start-up cost and/or for accommodation.

Financial Commitment

Group members contributing financially to the sponsorship should indicate the amount of money they are committing towards the sponsorship, and if applicable all other sources of funds.

Important information. It is preferable that at least three members contribute financially to the sponsorship cost.

Other Sources of Funds

Declare the amount of money that will be contributed from other sources of funds and list these sources on the form. The sponsoring group must provide supporting documentation that shows the availability of these funds.

Pledged Donation

If an organization has pledged to provide funds to contribute towards the cost of sponsorship, the group will need to provide proof such as:

• a promissory note of cash signed by the authorized representative of the organization or the organization’s bank
• copy of a recent, audited financial statement for the organization
• a letter confirming that the money is being held in an account at a registered Canadian financial institution or documents outlining the terms and conditions of the account

Personal Income

If personal income from individuals within the sponsoring group or from individual co-sponsors is being used towards the sponsorship, the contributing individuals must provide supporting documentation to show proof of their income. The following sources are considered valid proof of income:

• copy of the most recent T4 and/or T1, or
• copy of the most recent Notice of Assessment (from Canada Revenue Agency), or
• original letter or proof of annotated cheque stubs from the employer confirming salary
• details, or
• if self-employed, a letter from an accountant confirming the annual income, or
• proof of other sources of income (pension statement, investments, etc.), or
• employment Insurance pay stubs.

Funds Held in Trust

Funds available at the time of sponsorship application may be deposited in an account at a Canadian financial institution. The account may be in the name of the sponsoring group with a note that the money is in trust for the principal applicant (this is not a “trust account” in the formal sense of the term). The account should require the signature of at least two of the group members to make withdrawals.

Note: You will need to provide a letter from the financial institution confirming the existence of the account or documents outlining the terms and conditions of the account.

Section E – Signature

Note. The group representative must sign the Settlement Plan and Financial Assessment. By signing this form, your group is indicating that it is aware of the terms of the settlement arrangements and is committed to fulfilling them.

Financial Profile – Group of Five (G5) (IMM 5373B)

Who must fill out this application form?

This form must be completed by the:

• Each member of the Group of Five who intend to use their personal income to support the sponsored applicant(s).

Note: Group members may wish to submit their Financial Profile in a sealed envelope to ensure confidentiality.

It is not necessary that each group member contribute financially to the sponsorship, however, it is preferable that at least three members commit to sharing the financial burden.

What is it?

The Financial Profile is used by CIC to assess whether your group is able to provide the settlement assistance and financial support needed to help the sponsored applicant(s) establish successfully in Canada during the validity of the sponsorship.

Where practicable, the planned arrangements should be in place before the sponsored person(s) arrive(s). All members of the group must agree to the plan.

Section A – Group Name

Write the complete name of your Group of Five.

Section B – Principal Applicant

• Give personal details of the principal applicant including:
• last name (surname/family name) – do not use initials
• given name(s)
• date of birth

Section C – Personal Details

Write your personal details including:

• last name (surname/family name) – do not use initials
• given name(s)
• date of birth

Write the number of people for whom you are currently the primary source of financial support, including yourself.

Examples of such persons include (but are not limited to):

• an unemployed spouse
• children who reside in your household
• college and university students
• elderly relatives
• ex-spouses and child support

As the “primary source of financial support,” you are responsible for providing basic needs, which includes items such as food, housing, clothing, home appliances and furnishings.

Section D – Employment

You must provide proof of all income derived from employment that you intend to use towards the sponsorship. Acceptable sources include:

• a copy of your T4
• your Notice of Assessment (detailed computer printout from Canada Revenue Agency in response to filing your income tax return)
• an original letter or proof of annotated cheque stubs from your employer confirming details on the Financial Profile

If you worked for more than one employer over the last 12 months, provide the required details on a separate sheet. In box 9, provide the combined gross salary earned from all employers over the last 12 months.

If you are self employed, provide information that applies.

Section E – Previous Employer

Write the name of your previous employer if you have been employed less than one year with your current employer. Use a separate sheet of paper if you have worked for more than 2 employers over the past 12 months.

Section F – Other Sources of Income

You may report income earned in the past 12 months through self-employment or a business venture. If you choose to do so, you may either submit your Notice of Assessment (from Canada Revenue Agency) or provide a letter from an accountant indicating your business address, occupation, personal annual income, and net annual business expenses claimed by you under the Income Tax Act.

You may also report income obtained over the last 12 months from sources other than self-employment or business (pensions, investment interest, etc.). You must submit supporting documentation that indicates the source and amount of this income. The following list describes several sources of income, other than employment, that can be included in the calculation of your total annual income.

Business Income: The gross income earned and reported to Canada Revenue Agency from activities conducted for profit from a sole proprietorship, partnership or unincorporated business. This would include professions, trades and businesses such as small retail outlets and restaurants.

Self-employment Earnings: The gross income earned and reported to Canada Revenue Agency from self-employment endeavours such as farming, fishing, commission sales, consulting and child care that are conducted for profit.

• Rental Income: Income earned and reported to Canada Revenue Agency from rental property
• Investment and Interest Income: Income reported to and accepted by Canada Revenue Agency from dividend payments, interest, stocks, bonds, other investments and interest on savings deposits
• Maternity/Parental/Sickness Benefits
• Employment Insurance income
• Pension Income: Income from Old Age Security, Canada/Quebec Pension Plan, other pensions, superannuation and annuity payments from Canadian sources. Do not include Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) payments
• Other Income: Include income you have received and will continue to receive on a regular basis that is not included above

Section G – Funds Committed to Sponsorship

This section indicates the financial contribution that each member intends to make to the sponsorship.

Box A: Total Income – the amount entered in this box should represent your total annual income from all sources (employment, self-employment, investments, etc.) for the past 12 months.

Box B: Funds Committed to Sponsorship – this is the amount that an individual group member wishes to commit to the sponsorship. This amount will be combined with the contribution of other group members, including other funds (e.g., trust account). This amount is to be used in section D on the Settlement Plan and Financial Assessment (IMM 5373A) (PDF, 1186 KB).

Section H – Declaration and Signature
Note. Read sign and date the declaration.

Use of a Representative (IMM 5476)

Who may use this form?

Complete this form only if you:

• used the services of a representative to help you prepare or submit your application; or
• are appointing a representative; or
• are cancelling a representative’s appointment.

If you have dependent children aged 18 years or older, they are required to complete their own copy of this form if a representative is also conducting business on their behalf.

What is a representative?

A representative is someone who has provided advice, consultation, or guidance to you at any stage of the immigration application process, or in an immigration proceeding. If someone represented or advised you to help you submit your application, then that person is your representative. A representative is also someone who has your permission to conduct business on your behalf with Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) and the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).

When you appoint a representative:

• you also authorize CIC and CBSA to share information from your case file with this person;
• your application will not be given special attention nor can you expect faster processing or a more favourable outcome;
• the representative is authorized to represent you only on immigration matters related to the application you submit with this form;
• you can appoint only one representative for each application you submit;
• you are not obliged to hire a representative. We treat everyone equally, whether they use the service of a representative or not.

Important information. You must notify us if your representative’s contact information changes or if you cancel the appointment of a representative.

Types of representatives

Family, friends, and non-profit groups often help applicants who feel the need for support and advice on immigration matters. You can appoint a representative who does not charge fees or receive any other compensation for providing immigration advice or services to represent you before CIC or the CBSA.

There are two types of representatives.

Uncompensated representatives include:

• friends and family members who do not, and will not, charge a fee or receive any other consideration for their advice and services;
• organizations that do not, and will not, charge a fee or receive any other consideration for providing immigration advice or assistance (such as a non-governmental or religious organization);
• consultants, lawyers and Quebec notaries, and students-at-law under their supervision, who do not, and will not, charge a fee or receive any other consideration to represent you.

Compensated representatives:

Compensated representatives charge a fee or receive some other form of consideration in exchange for the advice and representation that they provide. If you want us to conduct business with a compensated representative then they must be authorized by CIC.

It is important to know that anyone who represents or advises you for payment — or offers to do so — in connection with immigration proceedings or applications is breaking the law unless they are an authorized representative or they have a specific agreement or arrangement with the Government of Canada that allows them to represent or advise you. This applies to advice or consultation which happens before or after an immigration application is made or a proceeding begins.

Authorized representatives are:

• immigration consultants who are members in good standing of the Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council (ICCRC);
• lawyers and paralegals who are members in good standing of a Canadian provincial or territorial law society and students-at-law under their supervision;
• notaries who are members in good standing of the Chambre des notaires du Québec and students-at-law under their supervision.

If you appoint a compensated representative who is not a member of one of these designated bodies, your application will be returned. For more information on using a representative, visit our website.

General Application Information

Check one (1) box to indicate if you are appointing or cancelling the appointment of a representative.

Section A – Applicant Information

Question 1

Write your last name (surname or family name) and given name(s).

Question 2

Write your date of birth.

Question 3

If you have already submitted your application, write:

• the name of office where the application was submitted;
• location of office;
• type of application you are sending.

Question 4

Write your Citizenship and Immigration Canada Identification (ID) or Unique Client Identifier (UCI) number (if known).

Section B – Appointment of Representative

Question 5

Write your representative’s full name.

If your representative is a member of the Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council (ICCRC), a law society or the Chambre des notaires du Québec, print his or her name as it appears on the organization’s membership list.

Question 6

Check one (1) box to indicate if your representative is unpaid or paid.

If your representative is paid, write the membership ID number of:

• the Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council (ICCRC); or
• a Canadian provincial or territorial law society; or
• the Chambre des notaires du Québec.

Question 7

Write your representative’s contact information.

Note: By indicating your representative’s e-mail address, you are hereby authorizing CIC to transmit your file and personal information to this specific e-mail address.

Question 8

To accept responsibility for conducting business on your behalf, your representative must:

• sign the declaration
• date the declaration, and
• include the Party ID, only if it is known.

Section C – Cancel the Appointment of a Representative

Question 9

Fill in this section if you wish to cancel the appointment of a representative. Write the representative’s full name.

Section D – Your Declaration

Question 10

By signing, you authorize CIC to complete your request for yourself and your dependent children under 18 years of age.

If your spouse or common-law partner is included in this request, he or she must sign in the box provided.

Release of information to other individuals

To authorize CIC to release information from your case file to someone other than a representative, you will need to complete the form Authority to Release Personal Information to a Designated Individual (IMM 5475). The form is also available from Canadian embassies, high commissions and consulates abroad.

The person you designate will be able to obtain information on your case file, such as the status of your application. However, they will not be able to conduct business on your behalf with CIC.

Step 3. Mail the Application

Where to mail the application

Mail your completed sponsorship application in a stamped envelope to the address identified in the Appendix C.

What Happens Next

Application process

Once CIC receives the completed and signed sponsership application, and in most cases, the application for permanent residence, the sponsoring group can expect:

• a letter advising if the sponsorship application has been approved or refused. This letter will be sent to you within 30 working days of CIC receiving the sponsorship application;
• if the processing of your application has not been finalized within those 30 days, you will receive a letter with the estimated processing time.

The letter will include a CIC file number, CIC contact information, and a Web link to information on the approximate time it will take to process the application abroad.

If the sponsorship application has been approved, it will be forwarded to the appropriate visa office overseas and the group will receive a:

• notification from the visa office when the completed application for permanent residence has been received, and
• notification from the visa office when the principal applicant’s application has either been approved or refused.

Note: If the principal applicant’s application was approved, the sponsoring group can expect a Notice of Arrival Transmission (NAT) advising when the applicant will arrive in Canada.

The sponsorship may be monitored after the applicant has arrived. This might be an in-person meeting, a survey or a phone call.

Protecting your information

Your personal information is:

• only available to Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) and Canada Border Service Agency (CBSA) employees who need to see it in order to provide the services to you, and
• not disclosed to anyone else except as permitted under the provisions of the Privacy Act.

For more information. You can obtain additional information on the protection of your data by visiting the Help Centre on our website.

Quality Assurance Program

Our quality assurance program randomly selects applications for a special review. If selected you will be asked to attend an interview with a Citizenship and Immigration official so that we can:

• verify the documentation you submitted is accurate,
• verify that your application has been completed properly.

Note: You will be notified in writing should your application be selected.

How to contact CIC

Within Canada

CIC Call Centre:
1-888-242-2100 (toll-free)

Hours of operation:
Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., your local time

If you are deaf, deafened or hard of hearing, or you have a speech impediment and use a text telephone, you can access the TTY service from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. your local time by calling: 1-888-576-8502 (in Canada only).

Website: www.cic.gc.ca

In some public policies, one local office in Canada may be identified as a contact point. Read Appendix C for more information on the Public Policy under which you are sponsoring.

Appendix A – Checklist

• Appendix A – Checklist (PDF format, 212 KB)

Appendix B – Financial Guidelines

Sponsoring groups will not accept the payment of funds from the applicant(s) for the submission of a sponsorship, either before or after their arrival in Canada. However, the applicant’s relatives, if applicable, in Canada may contribute funds to the resettlement.

The applicant(s) have no legal obligation, and cannot be made to enter into a legal or informal obligation, to prepay or repay their sponsoring groups for lodging, care, and settlement assistance and support. However, the applicant’s relatives in Canada, if applicable, may contribute funds to the resettlement.

Sponsoring groups are not responsible, unless they have co-signed loans, for any debt that an applicant incurs in Canada.

Sponsorship Groups are expected to provide the applicant(s) with both financial and settlement support for a period of up to 12 months including the opportunity to attend official language training and acquire skills necessary to access employment in Canada. Should the applicant become financially self-sufficient during the 12-month sponsorship period, the sponsoring group is not obligated to provide income support under the terms of the undertaking for the remainder of the sponsorship period. However, the sponsoring group must maintain immediate access to adequate funds for the remaining length of the sponsorship in the event that the applicant ceases to be self-sufficient.

Sponsored applicant(s) who bring financial resources to Canada should manage their own finances and are expected to contribute to their own settlement costs. Sponsoring groups may expect sponsored applicant(s) to contribute towards their settlement costs according to the same standard established for government-assisted refugees who bring financial resources to Canada. For example, a single sponsored applicant may retain up to a maximum of $1000 for personal use and a couple may retain up to $2000 plus $500 for each additional family member, with the balance of their funds being allocated towards the cost of their settlement.

Cost of Sponsorship

Although the cost of living varies from one region to another, the following table can assist the sponsoring group in estimating the cost involved in sponsoring a family for 12 months. The required financial resources indicated in the Sponsorship Cost Table are roughly equivalent to local social assistance rate figures.

Income Support can vary depending on ages of various dependents which play a role in determining monthly income support for shelter, food, transportation and incidentals.

Start-up costs include: one time payment for household items, furniture, linens, food staples, clothing & winter clothing, deposit for utilities, phone installation and first month’s rent. These are approximate rates only and should be used as a guideline.

Several factors may reduce the amount of financial support that the sponsoring group must provide. Examples of these factors may include: in-kind donations and financial resources the sponsored applicant(s) brings to Canada. The chart below provides an estimated value for certain in-kind donations.

The In-kind Deduction Table is based on annual costs. Start-up Costs include: bedding, linens and household items. These are approximate rates only and should be used as a guideline.

Start-Up Costs

The following information describes some of the various needs that are considered when CIC establishes start-up costs:

Clothing: a one-time basic clothing allowance is provided.

• $325 per adult
• $250 per dependent child

Winter Clothing: winter coat, winter boots, mittens, scarf, snow pants for children, etc.

• $175 per adult
• $125 per dependent child

Basic Household Needs Allowance: Suggested items include: beds, table and chairs, bed linens, basic window coverings and common household products such as kitchen utensils, pots, pans, brooms, mops, detergents and cleansers. The following maximum allowance rates apply:

• Per single without accompanying dependents $1,330
• Per single plus one dependent $2,336
• Per single plus two dependents $2,662
• Per couple without accompanying dependents $1,958
• Per couple plus one accompanying dependent $2,452
• Per couple plus two accompanying dependents $2,945
• Per couple plus three accompanying dependents $3,512
• For each additional dependent $350

Food Staples: flour, sugar, rice, spices and condiments, etc.

• $175 for the first person in each household
• $75 for each additional dependent (no maximum)

School Start-Up allowance: an allowance of $150 for school-age children and young adults attending K-13, between the ages of 4-21 to defray costs for school supplies, activity fees, gym clothing, etc.

Healthcare costs: until provincial health insurance is obtained.

Appendix C – Special Instructions

• Special Instructions for the Public Policy on Tibetans Living in the State of Arunachal Pradesh in India