Form IMM 0008 Schedule 2 at a glance
What it is: Schedule 2 Refugees Outside Canada: the principal applicant and each family member 18 years of age and older must complete their own copy of this form.
Who signs: Date (YYYY-MM-DD) and Signature of applicant.
To be eligible for resettlement to Canada as a refugee, at least one member of the family must demonstrate that they have a well-founded fear of persecution for reasons of race, religion, nationality, political opinion or membership in a particular social group and are outside all of their countries of nationality and that they are unable or, by reason of that fear, unwilling to avail themselves of the protection of each of those countries; or that they have been, and continue to be, seriously and personally affected by civil war, armed conflict or massive violation of human rights in each of their countries of nationality and habitual residence. At least one member of the family must also demonstrate that they are a person with no reasonable prospect, within a reasonable period, of a durable solution in the country of nationality (voluntary repatriation), in the country of asylum (local integration) or in any country other than Canada (permanent resettlement).
A filled-in Form IMM 0008 Schedule 2 example: a principal applicant answers questions 1 and 2
How to fill out Form IMM 0008 Schedule 2, box by box
I am, name and date of birth
I AM The principal applicant or A family member.
NOTE TO FAMILY MEMBERS 18 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER: If your answers are the same as the principal applicant's answers, write "same as principal applicant" in the space provided after each question.
Enter FAMILY NAME, GIVEN NAMES and DATE OF BIRTH (YYYY-MM-DD).
Events that led you to flee, and the route you took
1 Please describe in as much detail as possible the specific events which led you to flee your home country. You should include any actions taken against you, your family members, or any others in a similar situation. If the events were generalized, please describe how they affected you personally or what led to you fearing for your safety. You should also indicate whether you sought protection from the authorities of your country and if not, why not. For each incident, specify the date (month and year) the event(s) occurred.
2 A) Please describe in chronological order when exactly you and your family members left your home and what route you took. Explain the mode of transportation taken, the types of vehicles or airlines used, flight numbers, the date of travel, how you paid for travel, etc. If you did not leave together, please explain the route each family member took and the reason(s) why you did not travel together. Please include a copy of your passport stamp of when you entered the country (if available). Please indicate whether someone planned your travel or helped you leave or enter a country and how much you paid.
B) Are you able to return to your home country? If not, why?
C) Since arriving in the country where you are living now, have you returned to your country of origin, even briefly? If yes, how many times and under what circumstances? Do you maintain property, a business or are you currently employed in your country of origin?
More rules for Form IMM 0008 Schedule 2
Provide as much detail as possible when answering the following questions. If you need more space, attach a separate sheet of paper. Make sure you indicate the form's title and the number or letter of the question you are answering. Print your name at the top and number each additional sheet.
All of the information you provide must be complete, accurate and true. It is your responsibility to ensure the reliability of any other person that helps you to translate or write this information. If you are found to have provided incomplete, inaccurate, or untruthful information in answer to any question, your application may be refused.
3 A) In the country where you are living now, do you have the right to work, go to school or move freely? Are these rights available to you? Are you residing in a refugee camp or in an urban area? Please explain.
B) Since arriving in the country where you currently live, how have you supported yourself and (if applicable) your family?
4 If there is any other information that you think might be relevant to your case, please attach a separate page.
5 A) Have you ever previously applied for resettlement under Canada's Refugee and Humanitarian Resettlement program? Yes No. If "YES", answer (B) and (C) of question 5. If "NO", proceed to question 6.
B) When and where did you apply? What was the result?
C) Have your circumstances changed since you applied previously? If so, please describe how.
6 A) Have you ever been refused refugee status by any country including the country where you are currently living? Yes No
B) Other than this application, do you currently have a refugee status application in process in any other country including the country where you are currently living? Yes No
If you answered "YES" to either question, please provide as much detail as possible, including dates, places and description of circumstances.
C) Have you ever applied for refugee status with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in any country? Yes No. If you answered "YES", what was the result and if possible, include a copy of all documentation received from the UNHCR and / or country regarding any refugee claim. If applicable and available, please include a copy of the refusal letter.
D) Do you currently have an application for immigration in process to any country (e.g. family reunification or economic categories)? Yes No. If yes, please explain.
7 A) What is the immigration status of you and your family members in your current country of residence (e.g., citizen, permanent resident, visitor, refugee, no legal status, other)? Please provide documentation as proof of this status if available.
B) Do you speak, read, write or understand English or French? English French High Moderate Low None Speak Read Write Understand
C) Please indicate all languages that you are able to speak moderately well or better.
D) Give examples of any work experience, skills and / or personal qualities that would assist you in successfully settling in Canada.
Enter ALL names in English and in your native language (for example, Arabic, Cyrillic, Chinese, Chinese commercial/telegraphic code, Korean, or Japanese characters).
If additional space is required attach a separate sheet.
If this section does not apply to you, write "Not applicable".
8 Write the personal details in the boxes for yourself; your spouse or common-law partner; your mother; and your father.
You must answer all questions. If this section does not apply to you, answer "N/A" for Not Applicable.
11 RELATIVES IN CANADA Write the personal details of all relatives living in Canada.
For each relative enter the Name, Relationship, Telephone No., Current City and Province of Residence and Email Address.
If you require more space, please either add lines to the form by clicking the + button to the right or attach a separate sheet with the additional relatives in Canada.
13 Assistance in completing your application a) Did you receive assistance in completing the application forms? No Yes What is the name of the individual or organization that assisted you? b) Did you pay the person / organization? No Yes
Failure to complete the form in full may result in a delay or the application not being processed.
Common questions about Form IMM 0008 Schedule 2
What is IMM 0008?
Schedule 2 Refugees Outside Canada: the principal applicant and each family member 18 years of age and older must complete their own copy of this form. A family member is a spouse or common-law partner, a biological or legally adopted child or a grandchild (providing that the parent of your grandchild is also accompanying on the application).
Who signs it?
Date (YYYY-MM-DD) and Signature of applicant.
What am I certifying when I sign?
14 Declaration of Applicant I declare that the information I have given is truthful, complete and correct. I agree that by typing my name, I am electronically signing this form.
Sources
[1] IMM 0008 (11-2024), Schedule 2 Refugees Outside Canada, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (the Official source link on this page).