Cmon guys we r in this forum to help each other and not to prove a point,if someone is wrong.
For my question earlier about sending my passport or not, I think the passport needs to be sent based on the link that is provided and the sub heading on Step 2 of the email I received from CIC.
STEP 2: DETERMINE IF YOU NEED TO SUBMIT YOUR PASSPORT(S)
· Determine whether you require a visa to enter Canada at
www.cic.gc.ca/ENGLISH/visit/visas.asp. . This link once u select ur appropriate country (India) it says
You need a visa to visit or transit Canada.,so I believe I need to send my passport . Just to be sure I am also going to give a call to CIC tomorrow.
·
If you require a visa to enter Canada:
You will need to submit the passport for you and for each accompanying family member. Your passport(s) must be valid for at least 6 months and have at least two blank pages. If a child is included on your passport, you must have one blank page per accompanying child.
Please note that if you are permanent residents of the U.S.A. AND holders of passports from countries which require visa to enter Canada, you are still required to submit your passport(s).
·
If you do not require a visa to enter Canada:
You will need to submit one photocopy of the photo page and any pages containing amendments of the passport for you and one for each accompanying family member. Please do not send your passport(s). Your passport(s) must be valid for at least 6 months.
Please note that Confirmation of Permanent Residence documents and permanent residence visas cannot be issued to holders of Diplomatic, Official or Military passports. You must have an ordinary passport.