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FSW Outland application, IMM 5562 requested, but you've never traveled abroad — how to respond

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By VisaBuddies Communityvia community — compiled from public visa forums

Documents Needed

  • IMM 5562 (Schedule A / Additional Family Information or travel history form)

    Fill in and select 'no travel' where applicable — do not leave it blank.

  • Old and new passport scans (all pages, including blank ones)

    Submit complete scans so the officer can independently verify there's no travel history to report.

  • Explanation letter

    A short letter stating you've never traveled abroad, hence no stamps or entry/exit records exist.

Step-by-Step

An FSW Outland applicant from India, with no travel history outside the country, received an additional document request for IMM 5562 and asked how to respond.

What the group advised:
  1. Fill the form completely — select 'no travel' and write 'not applicable' rather than leaving sections blank, since blank fields can trigger further clarification requests.

  2. Submit complete scans of both your old and new passports, including every page — blank ones too — so the officer has full, verifiable proof there's simply no travel history to report.

  3. Attach a brief explanation letter stating plainly that you have never traveled outside the country, which is why there are no stamps or additional travel documents to provide.

  4. Members also asked clarifying questions about when in the process (before or after biometrics, and how long after PR application submission) this request came — worth noting for context, though the response itself doesn't change based on timing.


Takeaway: for a first-time traveler facing an IMM 5562 request, completeness and a clear explanatory letter (not blank fields) is what resolves this smoothly.

Dos, Don'ts & Tips

  • Do: Fill every section of IMM 5562 explicitly (select 'no travel', write 'not applicable') — don't leave it blank.
  • Do: Submit complete passport scans (all pages, including blank ones) alongside a short explanation letter confirming no prior travel.
  • Don't: Don't leave the additional document request unanswered or partially filled — that risks further delays or clarification requests.

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