Important: In order to benefit from provisions outlined in the Immigration and RefugeeProtection Act and Regulations for spouses or common-law partners of workers or students,you must provide proof of your relationship and status in Canada. You must provide a marriage certificate and birth certificates for any accompanying family members. If you are in a common-law relationship and your common-law spouse will accompany you to Canada, you must complete the enclosed form, Statutory Declaration of Common-Law Union (IMM5409). Also provide evidence outlined on the form to support your relationship.