IMM 5645 — Family Information
Declares every immediate family member of the applicant — spouse, children, parents, siblings, plus their dates of birth, marital status, and country of residence. Required on most IRCC applications.
What this form is for
Declares every immediate family member of the applicant — spouse, children, parents, siblings, plus their dates of birth, marital status, and country of residence. Required on most IRCC applications.
Who completes it
All applicants — temporary or permanent
Programs that use IMM 5645
Sections covered in the form
- Spouse / common-law partner details (current and prior)
- Children details (biological, adopted, step, regardless of where they live)
- Parents details (both biological, even if deceased)
- Siblings details (all, full and half)
Common mistakes on IMM 5645
⚠ 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.
- Omitting estranged or deceased family members — they must still be declared
- Inconsistent ages / dates of birth between IMM 5645 and other application forms
- Marital status mismatch with IMM 0008 or IMM 5257
- Omitting children from prior relationships — they must be declared even if you have no custody
Halani's notes on IMM 5645
Failure to declare ALL family members — even those not accompanying you — can lead to misrepresentation findings + 5-year bar. Includes children you don't have custody of, parents who have passed away, and siblings you're not in contact with.
Where to download IMM 5645
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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