📄 IMM 0187 – Document Checklist for Extended Families of Former Language and Cultural Advisors

IMM 0187 is the official document checklist provided by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for applicants submitting an application for **permanent residence** under the Temporary Public Policy for Extended Families of Former Language and Cultural Advisors. This checklist helps you gather every required form and supporting document before you submit your application.

Official IRCC page: IMM 0187 – Document Checklist (Canada.ca)

📌 What the Checklist Is For

The IMM 0187 checklist is used to ensure you include **all necessary application forms and supporting documents** for the public policy application. It helps organize your paperwork and avoid processing delays due to missing items. Typically, the checklist is placed on top of your application package before mailing.

📋 How to Use IMM 0187

1. 📥 **Download the form:** Click the checklist link and save the PDF to your computer. 2. 📄 **Open in a PDF reader:** Use Adobe Acrobat Reader version 10 or later to ensure the form renders correctly. 3. ✔️ **Check each box:** As you gather your application forms and supporting documentation, check off the applicable items on the checklist. 4. 🗂 **Order your documents:** The checklist often indicates the order in which documents should be assembled in your application package. 5. 📦 **Place on top:** Place the completed checklist on top of your application before submission.

📌 What Typically Goes In Your Application

Applications under this temporary public policy may require multiple forms and supporting documents, including but not limited to:

• 📄 Generic Application Form (IMM 0008)
• 👤 Schedule 1 – Additional Personal History (IMM 0185)
• 📑 Statutory Declaration (IMM 0186)
• 📎 Additional family information (IMM 5406)
• 🧾 Supporting IDs (passports, birth certificates, etc.)
• 📜 Proof of relationship to the former language or cultural advisor

IRCC’s separate guide (IMM 0188) provides detailed instructions on how to complete each form and which documents are required.

⚠️ Why You Should Follow the Checklist Exactly

If your application package is missing required items, is incomplete, or lacks proper organization, IRCC may return it to you, which can delay processing or may render the application incomplete. Carefully reviewing IMM 0187 and double‑checking your forms and attachments helps avoid unnecessary delays.

📅 Preparing Your Supporting Documents

Supporting documents often include identity documents, proof of relationships, civil status records, translations (with affidavits if not done by a certified translator), and any other evidence specified by the public policy instruction guide. Translations must be accompanied by an affidavit from the translator if not certified.

📨 Submission Tips

• 🖨 Ensure all forms are completed, accurate, and signed where required.
• 🗃 Assemble documents in the order indicated on the checklist to help IRCC officers process your application.
• 📅 Keep copies of everything for your records before mailing or sending electronically (if permitted).
• 📮 Use a secure mailing method with tracking when submitting paper applications.

Processing times and requirements may vary, but having a complete checklist and package greatly improves the chance that your application will be accepted and processed efficiently.

Source: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada – Document checklist for permanent residence application under the Temporary Public Policy for Extended Families of Former Language and Cultural Advisors (IMM 0187).