IMM 0008 — Generic Application Form for Canada
Lead form for almost every permanent-residence application.
Always download the latest official version from canada.ca below — IRCC updates form versions periodically and outdated versions can cause refusal.
Download IMM 0008 on canada.ca ↗Who fills this form
Principal applicant for PR applications (Express Entry, PNP, Sponsorship, Refugee, H&C).
Express EntryPNPFamily SponsorshipRefugeeH&C
Sections of IMM 0008
- Personal Details
- Language
- Passport
- National Identity Document
- Address
- Contact Information
- Background
- Family
- Education
- Personal History
Common mistakes to avoid
- Listing dependent family members but failing to name a non-accompanying child — leads to that child being barred from future sponsorship.
- Forgetting to declare prior immigration applications (refusals, withdrawals).
- Not signing/dating before submission.
Other IRCC forms
IMM 5669 Schedule A — Background / DeclarationIMM 5406 Additional Family InformationIMM 1294 Application for Study Permit Outside CanadaIMM 1295 Application for Work Permit Outside CanadaIMM 5710 Application to Change Conditions / Extend My Stay (Worker)IMM 5257 Application for Visitor Visa (TRV)IMM 5444 Application for a Permanent Resident CardIMM 5476 Use of a Representative