IMM 5669 — Schedule A — Background / Declaration
Personal history (addresses, work, education) for applicants 18 years and older.
Always download the latest official version from canada.ca below — IRCC updates form versions periodically and outdated versions can cause refusal.
Download IMM 5669 on canada.ca ↗Who fills this form
Every applicant 18+ on most PR and many TR applications.
Express EntryPNPFamily SponsorshipRefugeeTR Conversion
Sections of IMM 5669
- Personal Details
- Government Positions
- Military Service
- Political/Social Memberships
- Detentions/Convictions
- Address History
- Personal History (employment, study, other)
Common mistakes to avoid
- Leaving gaps in addresses or employment — must account for every month since age 18 (or last 10 years).
- Listing only 'unemployed' without details — list every status (student, homemaker, parental leave, unemployed).
- Forgetting to declare military service.
Other IRCC forms
IMM 0008 Generic Application Form for CanadaIMM 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