📝 IMM 5519 – Statutory Declaration of Severance of a Common-Law Union

📥 How to Download and Open the Form

To ensure the form works correctly:

• 💾 Download it first to your computer — it may not open properly on mobile devices or tablets.
• 📎 Open the saved PDF with Adobe Acrobat Reader (version 10 or later). This ensures all interactive fields and validation features work.
• 📁 Save your completed form with a clear name for uploading to your IRCC account or for printing and submitting with paper applications.

The official PDF is available for download from the Canada.ca page for IMM 5519.

📍 What the Declaration Confirms

IMM 5519 asks the declarant to confirm that:

• ✔ their previous common-law relationship has ended as of a specific date;
• ✔ they have not cohabited with that partner since that date;
• ✔ they understand the declaration is made under oath or affirmation as a statutory declaration.

This declaration is typically signed by the individual and witnessed or administered by an authorized official (commissioner for oaths, notary, etc.). Detailed instructions are on the PDF itself.

📌 When You Need IMM 5519

This form is required when you must update your IRCC application due to the end of a common-law partnership previously declared in your immigration forms. Typical scenarios include:

• 🔹 An ongoing permanent residence application where your relationship status changed;
• 🔹 A request from IRCC to provide evidence that a common-law relationship is no longer valid;
• 🔹 Situations where benefit eligibility or dependent status might be affected by relationship changes.

📄 How to Complete and Submit

Steps generally include:

• ✍️ Fill in the details of your former common-law union and specify the date of separation;
• 🖊 Sign the form in the presence of an authorized official if required;
• 📤 Upload the completed and signed PDF to your IRCConline account under the relevant application request;
• 📮 Or include it with your paper application if submitting offline.

Ensure all signatures and witness details are complete, as incomplete declarations can delay processing. Digital upload issues (e.g., validation errors) often mean the wrong version was used; always use the latest form from the Canada.ca site. ([turn0reddit30][turn0search0])

💡 Tips and Considerations

• 📅 Only use the current version from the official government page to avoid portal upload errors.
• 📎 If IRCC specifically requests this form, include it in the requested document section of your secure account as instructed.
• 🧑‍⚖️ If you’re unsure about witnessing requirements in your country, consult a notary or commissioner for oaths familiar with statutory declarations.