skyzee said:
Personally, I'd put N/A on any blank space or checkbox that you don't fill in just so that you're letting them know that you read it but it doesn't apply. I've read in several threads that that's the way to go.
Unless they've changed forms, barcodes should go on top. Technically, the sponsor form with barcodes didn't specify that, but the sponsored spouse IMM0008 definitely did. Regardless, put both on top.
In the old forms, it didn't specify where they wanted the extra sheets, but it did specify to put name, application form name, and question that you were answering. I did that and also put one of those page tabs to indicate the question number.
This is dated, but it seems like a quite a number of people have used a similar format to how this person organized her forms: http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/how-i-organized-our-applcation-and-a-summary-of-all-helpful-tips-i-have-learned-t92449.0.html
Used that as reference though we organized proof of relationship differently.
For peace of mind, I'd probably have gone UPS/Fedex in hindsight. Canada Post was a day late on my delivery with priority shipping ($60 shipping!), and I came across threads with nightmare experiences with Canada Post where they sometimes don't collect signatures or update their system and leave the case/tracking number open-ended, leaving you wondering if it actually got delivered. Mind you, I will probably end up getting a refund and the delay was probably due to the number of holiday packages, but if I were to go back, I'd have sent it via FedEx/UPS instead. Just make sure that if you do that, send it to the courier address and not the CPC-M Station A address. Should be in instruction guide.
Okay I really appreciate the help. I think I’ve got it understood now.
Can someone review this and tell me if this would be okay? I don’t plan to have three different envelopes, but I will put a Cover Sheet between Part A’s forms and Part B’s documents to get some separation. What should I do with loose items like photos and stuff? Can I include them in a small envelope or blank sheet of paper with paperclips attached explaining for instance “PR Photos”? Would it be okay to provide a second envelope for “Proof” as long as I label it as such? I know they said NO EXTRA FOLDERS, BINDERS, ETC. Want to make sure this will be OK.
According to the “Document Checklist”-
PART “A”
Checklist
Barcode Sheets
Application to Sponsor
Receipts of Application Fees showing PAID-IN-FULL
Generic Application Form for Canada (Applicant) + Extra Sheets for this form
Country Specific Requirements (USA)
Additional Family Information Form
Relationship Information and Sponsorship Evaluation + Extra Sheets for this form
Use of Representative (N/A)
Authority to Release Personal Information to Designated Individual (N/A)
PART B (Cover Sheet saying “PART B of Checklist – Supporting Documents”)
Sponsor Passport Photocopy
No Children
Past Marriages
Sponsor Employment Letter + Notice of Assessment from CRA
Passport Photocopy for Applicant
Birth Certificate Photocopy for Applicant
Marriage License for Couple
Accompanying Children Documents (N/A)
Police Certificate + Extra Sheet explaining why I have one up front (New Forms but already got this)
Passport Photos for PR Card (Can I put these in a small envelope and label what they are?)
E-Medical Forms
Envelope #2 (Labeled as “Proof of Relationship”)
~10 Photos of Wedding
~10 Photos of Relationship throughout the years
Proof of Wife as Benificiary on my retirement fund/401k/stocks account
Social Media Chats
Photocopy of Passport Stamps
Photocopies of Wedding Cards, Christmas Cards, Birthday Cards, Boarding Passes, etc.
All in one big envelope, inside a padded envelope, sent via FedEx or UPS.
