Declare your common-law marriage for immigration

What is Form IMM 5409?

The Statutory Declaration of Common-Law Union, Form IMM 5409, is used by people who wish to claim their common-law partner in their immigration applications.

This form can be used with a variety of applications such as:

• Family-based immigration applications
• Temporary Residence Visas
• Visa extensions
• Student permit applications
• Worker permit applications

Who can use Form IMM 5409?

This form is to be used specifically for applicants who have common-law partners

What are the requirements?

In order to be able to use this form and declare a common-law partner, you will need to be common law partners for at least one year and supply supporting documents that show that you are in a committed relationship. Documents that you can use include:

• Property agreements with both you and your common-law partner
• Proof of joint bank accounts
• Life insurance policies