Family Class (Outland) with PA living with Sponsor in Canada Documents Review

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Hi everyone! I’m preparing to submit our spousal sponsorship application (family class outland with PA living with Sponsor in Canada) and wanted to confirm if the structure and naming of our documents make sense. I’ve listed all documents below along with how we’ve named them and where we plan to upload each item on the IRCC portal. Any feedback is greatly appreciated!

Digital Forms (Completed by Principal Applicant on the portal)​

• • IMM 0008 – Generic Application Form for Canada (auto-submitted)
  • IMM 5406 – Additional Family Information (auto-submitted)
  • IMM 5669 – Schedule A: Background / Declaration (auto-submitted)
  • IMM 5562 – Supplementary Travels (optional – filled anyway)

PDF Forms (Completed by Sponsor, uploaded manually)​

• • IMM 1344 – Application to Sponsor
    → Upload under "IMM 1344"
  • IMM 5532 – Relationship Information and Sponsorship Evaluation
    → Upload under "IMM 5532"
  • IMM 5533 – Document Checklist
    → Upload under "IMM 5533"

Sponsor Documents​

Status in Canada

• • PR Card → SponsorLName-Sponsor-FName-Status In Canada PR Card.pdf
    → Upload under "Permanent Resident Card"

Employment / Income

• • Letter of Employment → SponsorLName-Sponsor-FName-Employment Letter Of Employment.pdf
    → Upload under "Other"
  • Notice of Assessment (2024) → SponsorLName-Sponsor-FName-Employment Notice of Assessment 2024.pdf
    → Upload under "Notice of Assessment"

Principal Applicant Documents​

Identity & Immigration Status

• • Passport (old + new) → PALName-PAFName-Identity Document Passport.pdf
    → Upload under "Travel documents and passports"
  • Work Permit → PALName-PAFName-Proof of Status Work Permit.pdf
    → Upload under "Proof of Valid Temporary Resident Status"
  • Birth Certificate → PALName-PAFName-Birth Certificate.pdf
    → Upload under "Birth Certificate"

Civil Status

• • Marriage Certificate → PALName-PAFName-Marriage Certificate.pdf
    → Upload under "Marriage Certificate(s)"

Police Certificates

• • India PCC → PALName-PAFName-Police Certificate India.pdf
    → Upload under "Police Certificates and Clearances"
  • Canadian PCC – Not required (PA resides in Canada)

Photo

• • Front and back → PALName-PAFName-Photo.pdf
    → Upload under "Photo"

Medical Exam

• • Not included – to be provided later when requested by IRCC

Proof of Relationship to Sponsor

• • Driver’s Licenses (Sponsor + PA, same address) → PALName-PAFName-Proof of Relationship Drivers Licenses.pdf
  • Pay Stubs & Phone Bills (same address) →
    PALName-PAFName-Proof of Relationship Phone Bills.pdf
    PALName-PAFName-Proof of Relationship Pay Stubs.pdf
  • 20 Photos → PALName-PAFName-Proof of Relationship Photos.pdf
  • Employer Insurance → PALName-PAFName-Proof of Relationship Insurance Benefits.pdf
  • Financial Support (bank statements) → PALName-PAFName-Proof of Relationship Financial Support Bank Statements.pdf
  • Letters from friends/family → PALName-PAFName-Proof of Relationship Letter from Friends Family.pdf
    → Upload all of the above under "Proof of Relationship to Sponsor"

Other Supporting Documents​

IMM 5532 Appendix

• • Full Employment History → SponsorLName-Sponsor-FName-IMM 5532 Employment History.pdf
  • Full Address History → SponsorLName-Sponsor-FName-IMM 5532 Address History.pdf
    → Upload both under "Other"

Application Fees

• • Proof of Payment → Proof of Payment.pdf
    → Upload under "Proof of Payment / Fees"

Forms Not Required for Our Application​

• • IMM 1283 – Financial Evaluation (no dependent children)
  • Country-Specific Requirements – Not required (both reside in Canada)
  • IMM 5476 – Use of Representative (we’re not using one)
  • IMM 5475 – Authority to Release Info (not authorizing anyone)

Let me know if this document structure and upload mapping looks good or if you'd suggest any changes!