Fill Out Form IMM 5475 Online in 2026

Form IMM 5475, also known as the Authority to Release Personal Information to a Designated Individual, is used to permit Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to share your personal information, such as your application status, with a person you designate. This individual does not act as your representative; they can only receive updates about your case. Completing this form is essential for maintaining control over who has access to your application details, ensuring your privacy is respected when sharing information with someone who is not representing you.

Form IMM 5475 is essential for managing your personal information with immigration authorities. Here's what it's used for:

• Authorize release of personal information: Lets Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) and Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) share your case file information with someone you trust.
• Status updates: Allows that person to check the progress of your application.
• Address changes: Permits them to update your address if you relocate.
• Spouse and dependent children involvement: Requires consent from spouses or common-law partners and dependent children aged 18 or older to share their information too.

1. Fill in your surname, given name(s), date of birth, and Unique Client Identifier (UCI).

2. Provide your telephone number and email address.

3. Complete blocks 5-6 with the designated individual’s full name, relationship to you, and their mailing address, telephone number, and email address.

4. Indicate the purpose for granting access and authorize the release of specific types of information.

5. Send the completed form electronically or include it with your application package.

Individuals wishing to permit Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to disclose their personal information complete Form IMM 5475. This form is required by those who want to share their application status with a trusted individual without granting full representative authority.

You don’t need Form IMM 5475 if you're appointing someone to act as your representative. In that case, use Form IMM 5476 instead. This form specifically covers the appointment of a representative and negates the need for the Authority to Release Personal Information to a Designated Individual form.

The deadline for Form IMM 5475 is when you want Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to share your application status with a designated individual. If you haven't submitted your application yet, include this form in your package or upload it online. If your application is already submitted, send the form electronically using the IRCC web form.

To get a blank Form IMM 5475, simply visit our website, where you'll find the form pre-loaded in our editor. This form is issued by Citizenship and Immigration Canada and the Canada Border Services Agency. Remember, our platform aids in filling and downloading but not filing forms.

To sign the Authority to Release Personal Information to a Designated Individual (IMM 5475) form, an electronic or digital signatures are acceptable. Remember to check for the latest updates on the form. With CookPDF, you can fill out the IMM 5475, download it for your records, and complete any necessary steps outside of our platform, as submission is not supported.

To submit the Authority to Release Personal Information to a Designated Individual (IMM 5475), you have a couple of options. For online applications, upload the form with your application. If your application is already submitted, use the IRCC web form to send it electronically.

For paper applications, include the form in your application package if you haven't submitted it yet. If you have already sent your application, again, use the IRCC web form to submit the IMM 5475 electronically.