I didn't need anyone notarizing my common-law relationship. I provided other proof like bank statements, joint lease agreements, proof of support, pictures from joint vacations, etc.
1 - Was coming to Canada a good thing or a bad thing in your life, overall? Or mix of both?
Bad. Couldn't find work. Ran out of money. Canada is not a good place to be poor.
2 - Do you find that Canadians are welcoming of immigrants in general, or are they xenophobic or rude to immigrants...
Only a notary can "notarize."
But I think you may be getting documents notarized that don't need to be.
The only thing I had notarized was my birth certificate. What exactly are you trying to verify for CIC?
Wow .. like daytime TV.
To my knowledge, they ask about common law partners so that someone doesn't make it their life's work to help everyone immigrate. Some entrepreneurial people would use it as an occupation and charge foreigners for "common-law immigration" services.
So I think your...
Some documents I provided were written only in Thai. In those cases, I had a certified translation done. The translation was stamped by the company that performed the translation. Then I attached that to a copy of the original document written in Thai.
In some cases, I had documents - like...
Family members can take up to 6 months to follow, I believe. But no longer. And it's a good idea if you come back through immigration with them to make sure they aren't delayed for some reason.
Depends what you're trying to prove. If you mean to use that experience as proof that you're qualified as a skilled worker, I would get A LOT more documentation of the kinds of work you performed. In my opinion, the documents you mention are not convincing.
No phone number that I know of. That's why these online forums are so popular.
I have no idea why they asked for information only about your son and not your daughter. But you know how it is .. they can be selective about information, you can't!
When CIC receives an application, they like to...
When you arrive, they'll give you brochures telling you where to go to get your social insurance number & card as well as where to get help finding employment.
Provide as much documentation as you can.
The better case you make, the more likely it is that you won't have to go for interview and waste another 6 months.
You can't appeal a TRV denial. But you can re-apply.
Your wife needs to qualify to visit Canada on her own - your marriage certificate won't help.
The other problems with your wife's application are
* that she is not living in her home country (Serbia), and therefore appears capable of a...