Completing the IMM 0208 E Declaration for People Affected by the Conflict in Sudan
On February 23, 2023, the Government of Canada announced that the dedicated humanitarian pathway to provide permanent residence to Sudan foreign nationals is now open. This pathway (formally called the Family-based permanent residence pathway for people affected by the conflict in Sudan) will help 3,250 people from Sudan reunite with their family in Canada.
Are you a Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident in Canada who wishes to have your family member from Sudan join you permanently in Canada? If so, you will need to complete the IMM 0208 E form. Keep reading to understand the significance of this form and how Notarize.ca can assist you with a virtual notary appointment.
What Is the IMM0208E Statutory Declaration?
The IMM 0208 E Eligibility and Statutory Declaration Attesting to the Intention of a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Canada (Anchor) to Support a Foreign National Affected by the Conflict in Sudan is a document required by the Government of Canada when a Sudanese foreign national is applying to enter Canada under the new humanitarian pathway.
The IMM 0208E is a declaration that confirms the extended family relationship between the person applying to come into Canada and their family member who is already a Canadian citizen or permanent resident. The Canadian citizen or permanent resident must be a spouse, common-law partner, child (regardless of age), grandchild, parent, grandparent or sibling of the person applying to enter Canada.
The IMM 0208E also confirms that the Canadian citizen or permanent resident agrees to act as an “anchor” and will support the person applying to come into Canada for one year.
For more information on who can act as an anchor person for a person affected by conflict foreign national, visit Family-based permanent residence pathway for people affected by the conflict in Sudan.
Who can sign the IMM 0208E?
The IMM 0208 E form must be signed by a Canadian citizen or permanent resident who is an extended family member of the person wishing to enter Canada. This person is also called the “anchor.”
You can download a copy of the IMM0208E form from the Government of Canada’s website: IMM 0208 E
You will need to use Adobe Reader to open the document.
Does the IMM0208E Stat Dec need to be notarized?
Yes, the IMM0208E form must be notarized. This means that the anchor person must sign the IMM 0208E in front of a notary public, commissioner of oaths or another person who is permitted to swear declarations. The notary public or commissioner must sign a declaration on the form confirming that the anchor person declared the information on the IMM 0208E to be true.
How Downtown Notary can assist you
We can help you complete the IMM 0208E at one of our convenient locations. Visit our online scheduler to book your in-person notary appointment.
If you’re not located in Canada or can’t meet with a notary in person, e can also complete the document with our online commissioning services. This is how it works:
Create your secure account and book your appointment
Meet with your notary professional by video conference
Electronically sign the custodianship declaration and download the completed document
Done!
Visit our website Notarize.ca to book your online appointment.
Take Action Today
If you're a Canadian citizen or permanent resident who wants to support a family member affected by conflict in Sudan under the new immigration pathway and require assistance with the IMM 0208 E form, book an appointment with Downtown Notary. Our notary appointments ensure that you have a witness for this critical form. Take the right step toward supporting your family member’s journey to Canada by ensuring your IMM 0208E form is completed quickly and accurately.
Your family’s future in Canada awaits!
