IRCC Form IMM 5406: Fillable PDF

What is IMM 5406 used for

IMM 5406 records the applicant's family tree in a standard format: the applicant, their spouse or partner, mother and father, children, and brothers and sisters, with each person's date of birth, place of birth, marital status, address, and occupation.

IRCC uses this information for background verification and to keep an accurate record of family composition, which affects future sponsorships. It complements the dependant information on IMM 0008 rather than replacing it.

Who files IMM 5406

Most permanent residence streams require this form, and it is completed per person rather than per family.

• The principal applicant completes one IMM 5406.
• The spouse or common-law partner and each dependent child aged 18 or over typically complete their own copy; your program checklist confirms exactly who must.
• All relatives in the listed categories must appear, including deceased family members (with details as instructed) and family members who are not coming to Canada.
• Sponsorship applicants usually include it in the sponsored person's package alongside forms like IMM 0008 and IMM 5669.

How to fill out IMM 5406

Open the downloaded form in Adobe Acrobat Reader rather than a browser. Gather everyone's details first: full names, dates and places of birth, current addresses, and occupations, since incomplete rows are a common reason packages bounce back.

Complete every section, writing not applicable or none where a category is empty, then save the finished file and add it to your package in the format your checklist requires.

• Section A covers you, your spouse or common-law partner, and your parents.
• Section B lists your children, including adult children, stepchildren, and children not accompanying you.
• Section C lists your brothers and sisters, including half and step siblings.
• Sign and date where required; a parent or guardian signs for children under 18.

Filing tips

Treat IMM 5406 as a consistency exercise: names, dates, and relationships must match IMM 0008, Schedule A (IMM 5669), and your civil documents. IRCC forms are version-pinned, so confirm the current version on the official IMM 5406 page before you submit.

• Never omit a family member, even if estranged, missing, or deceased; undeclared relatives can block future sponsorship and raise misrepresentation concerns.
• Use consistent transliterations of names across all forms and documents.
• If you run out of space, attach a clearly labelled continuation sheet.
• When family composition is complicated, for example adoptions or unknown parents, a licensed immigration consultant (RCIC) or immigration lawyer can advise on how to present it.