IMM 5476 — Use of a Representative (Authorize an RCIC or Lawyer)
Authorizes an immigration consultant (RCIC) or lawyer to represent you and communicate with IRCC on your behalf. Required when retaining professional representation.
What this form is for
Authorizes an immigration consultant (RCIC) or lawyer to represent you and communicate with IRCC on your behalf. Required when retaining professional representation.
Who completes it
Any applicant who is hiring an RCIC or immigration lawyer
Programs that use IMM 5476
Sections covered in the form
- Applicant's name and IRCC application reference
- Representative's name, professional designation (RCIC, lawyer), and licence number
- Scope of authorization (specific application or all communications)
- Applicant's signature + date
Common mistakes on IMM 5476
⚠ 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.
- Choosing an unregistered representative (ghost consultant). The RCIC must be on the CICC register; the lawyer must be on a provincial law society register.
- Missing the representative's licence number on the form
- Submitting after the application — IRCC will not communicate with the representative until IMM 5476 is on file
- Forgetting to update IMM 5476 if you change representatives mid-application
Halani's notes on IMM 5476
Halani's Shoukat Halani is RCIC-IRB, CICC No. R711322. Always verify any representative's licence at college-ic.ca before signing IMM 5476.
Where to download IMM 5476
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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