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Applying for permanent residence — Protected persons and Convention Refugees

This application is for persons in Canada who have been determined to be protected persons or Convention Refugees by the Immigration and Refugee Board, or by Citizenship and Immigration Canada, and wish to apply for permanent residence in Canada.

This form is not for refugees living outside Canada. Find more information about Canada’s Refugee and Humanitarian Resettlement Program.

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If you cannot view and print this application from this website we can mail it to you. Place an order for an application if you need it mailed. Be certain that you need this application before placing an order. The delivery of this application may take several weeks. The original receipt form (IMM 5401) will be included and does not have to be ordered separately.

This application includes the following items:

  • Instruction Guide [IMM 5205]
    > also in PDF format  PDF, 256 KB
  • In Canada Application for Permanent Residence [IMM 5202]  PDF, 228 KB
  • Use of a Representative [IMM 5476]  PDF, 55 KB
  • Document Checklist [IMM 5286]  PDF, 27 KB
  • Fees Receipt
    You have two options to obtain a fees receipt:
    1. Payment of fees on the Internet
      If you have Adobe® Acrobat Reader software, a printer, and a Visa, MasterCard or American Express credit card, you can pay your fees online.
    2. Payment of fees at a financial institution in Canada
      If you cannot or do not wish to pay online, you must obtain an original receipt form IMM 5401 in order to pay at a financial institution. This form is not available on the website because an original receipt with a unique serial number must be used. You may order an original receipt by mail.
Date Modified: 2009-09-04

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