IMM 5475 — Authority to Release Personal Information to a Designated Person
Same purpose as IMM 5604 — authorizes a designated person to access information. The IMM 5475 is the older / alternative version still used in some contexts.
What this form is for
Same purpose as IMM 5604 — authorizes a designated person to access information. The IMM 5475 is the older / alternative version still used in some contexts.
Who completes it
Applicants who want to authorize a non-representative individual
Programs that use IMM 5475
Sections covered in the form
- Same as IMM 5604
Common mistakes on IMM 5475
⚠ Most-watched-for errors
The errors below are the ones we most commonly see when reviewing files from prior representatives or self-prepared applications. Each one risks procedural fairness letters, refusals, or misrepresentation findings.
- Same as IMM 5604
Halani's notes on IMM 5475
When in doubt about which form (5475 vs 5604) to use, follow the specific application package instructions on canada.ca. Both serve similar purposes.
Where to download IMM 5475
Always download the current version directly from canada.ca — older versions get rejected. The IRCC forms catalogue is at canada.ca/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/application-forms-guides.
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