IRCC Form IMM 5532: Fillable PDF
Relationship Information and Sponsorship Evaluation
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Provide relationship details in support of a spousal or partner sponsorship application.
Reviewed July 2026
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Form IMM 5532, Relationship Information and Sponsorship Evaluation, is the detailed questionnaire IRCC uses to assess whether a marriage, common-law partnership, or conjugal relationship is genuine in a spousal or partner sponsorship. It asks how the couple met, how the relationship developed, how they stay in contact, and how they support each other, and it gathers background on the sponsor's history as a sponsor.
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What is Form IMM 5532 used for
Relationship genuineness is the central issue in spousal and partner sponsorships, and IMM 5532 is where the couple tells that story in a structured way. Officers compare the answers against the evidence in the package and against each partner's other forms, looking for a consistent, credible picture of the relationship.
The form also collects sponsorship evaluation information about the sponsor, including previous marriages or sponsorships, which helps IRCC confirm the sponsor's eligibility and history.
Who completes IMM 5532
The form has parts for the sponsor and parts for the principal applicant, and both share responsibility for accuracy. Which sections apply can depend on whether the couple lives together and how they are applying, so read the instruction guide for your stream carefully.
- Couples applying under the spouse or common-law partner class inside Canada.
- Couples applying through the family class from outside Canada, including conjugal partners.
- Sponsors provide details about prior relationships and any previous undertakings they have signed.
How to fill out IMM 5532
Save the PDF to your computer and open it in Adobe Acrobat Reader. Answer every question that applies; the dynamic form reveals follow-up fields based on your answers. Where a question does not apply, follow the guide's instructions rather than leaving mandatory fields blank.
Take your time with the narrative questions about how you met, milestones in the relationship, and time spent together and apart. Specific, verifiable details serve you better than generic statements.
- Keep dates consistent with IMM 5409, IMM 0008, and the rest of your package.
- Attach the photos and supporting pages the form requests, following the format the instructions describe.
- Explain gaps or long separations directly; unexplained gaps invite procedural fairness letters or interviews.
- Print, sign, and date the completed form where signatures are required.
Tips for a strong relationship file
Officers see thousands of sponsorship files, and thin or contradictory relationship evidence is the most common weakness. Build your file so that the IMM 5532 answers and the documents reinforce each other.
If your relationship has features an officer might question, such as a large age difference, a short courtship, or a previous sponsorship, consider getting advice from a regulated Canadian immigration consultant or an immigration lawyer before filing.
Frequently asked questions
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The form contains sections for the sponsor and for the principal applicant. Both contribute answers and both are responsible for the information being truthful and consistent.
Typical evidence includes proof of cohabitation, joint finances, photos together over time, records of communication, travel showing visits, and statements from people who know the couple. The document checklist for your stream lists what IRCC expects.
Inconsistencies between IMM 5532 and other forms or evidence can lead to requests for clarification, an interview, or a refusal on genuineness grounds. Review the whole package together before you submit.
No separate fee attaches to this form; it is part of the sponsorship package. Overall sponsorship fees apply, so check the current fee on the IRCC fee list.
Always the version currently posted on canada.ca. IRCC updates forms and may return applications made on outdated versions, so verify before you download and again before you submit if time has passed.
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