Form IMM 5476. Use of a Representative

The IMM 5476 - Use of a Representative form is a document used by individuals who wish to hire a representative to assist them with their immigration application or appeal in Canada. The main purpose of this form is to authorize a representative to act on behalf of the applicant or appellant, and to give the representative permission to receive and provide information related to the case. 

The form consists of several parts, including personal information about the applicant or appellant, as well as information about the representative being hired. Important fields on the form include the applicant's or appellant's full name, date of birth, and immigration status, as well as the representative's full name, address, and contact information. 

The parties involved in the form are the applicant or appellant who is hiring the representative and the representative being hired. It is important to consider the qualifications and experience of the representative when compiling the form, as well as any potential conflicts of interest. 

When compiling the form, the applicant or appellant will need to provide personal information and contact information for both themselves and the representative being hired. In addition to the completed form, the applicant or appellant will need to attach a copy of their immigration application or appeal, as well as any other relevant documents. 

Application examples and use cases for the IMM 5476 form include hiring a representative to assist with a spousal sponsorship application, hiring a representative to appeal a negative immigration decision, or hiring a representative to assist with a refugee claim. 

The benefits of using a representative include having someone with experience and knowledge of the immigration process to assist with the application or appeal, as well as potentially increasing the chances of a successful outcome. However, there are also risks involved, such as the potential for fraud or misrepresentation by the representative. 

Related and alternative forms include the IMM 5475 - Authority to Release Personal Information to a Designated Individual, which allows an individual to authorize someone else to receive their personal information, and the IMM 5474 - Representation or Release Form, which allows an individual to authorize someone else to represent them in a legal matter. 

The form affects the future of the participants by allowing the representative to act on their behalf and potentially influencing the outcome of their immigration application or appeal. The form is submitted to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and is stored in their system.