Custodianship Declaration for a Minor Studying in Canada (IMM5646E)
Minors that wish to come to Canada to study will need to have a custodian, or an individual or individuals, who will take guardianship over the minor during their academy stay. The Form IMM5646E (Custodianship Declaration for a Minor Studying in Canada) is used to establish such guardianship.
The custodian (likely you) will need to sign the IMM5646 form before a notary. Then the second page will need to be signed by the parents or legal guardians.
Custodianship Declaration for a Minor Studying in Canada (IMM5646E)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Custodianship Declaration for a Minor Studying in Canada (IMM5646E)
If a student under the age of 17 wishes to study in Canada without their legal guardian, he or she must have a custodian in Canada that will provide support and child care while in Canada.
For immigration purposes, the Custodianship Declaration for a Minor Studying in Canada is used to establish such custodian link.
What is a custodian?
A custodian is an appointed guardian of a minor. For minors wishing to study in Canada, such guardian will need to be either Canadian citizen or permanent resident who is willing and able to take responsibility and support the minor while they study in Canada.
What is a minor?
A minor, under the context of one who wishes to study in Canada and is not a Canadian citizen nor permanent resident, is an individual that is 17 years of age or under.
How does a parent or guardian appoint a custodian?
To appointment a custodian for a minor, the form IMM5646E filled and notarized. You can easily download the IMM5646E and IMM5646F (French version) on the IRCC website.
The form needs to be signed by both the parents / guardian and the custodian:
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the first page needs to be signed by the custodian and notarized by a notary public
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the second page needs to be signed by the parents or legal guardians of the minor child and notarized by a notary public
For more information, visit the IRCC web page Studying in Canada as a minor.
Once competed, signed and notarized, the form needs to be submitted to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
How do I notarize an IMM5646 Form?
To complete your IMM5646E form, book an appointment with an online notary or at any of NotaryPro’s in-person locations across Canada. After your notarization, you’ll then be able to submit your document to its intended recipient.