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Can Application forms be signed Digitally (Through Preview)?

VermiciousKnish

Hero Member
Feb 27, 2014
223
2
Hey Fellas,

Can all the spousal sponsorship forms be signed through "Preview (Mac)" with electronic signature? I know the validated ones can not be signed electronically with ADOBE ACROBAT, but can you digitally place a handwritten signature on the form (with photoshop or preview) or does it have to be actual ink signature?

On a similar note, can forms be signed and then scanned and printed off? OR does CIC require actual original copy with ink signature?
 

Rob_TO

VIP Member
Nov 7, 2012
11,427
1,551
Toronto
Category........
FAM
Visa Office......
Seoul, Korea
App. Filed.......
13-07-2012
AOR Received.
18-08-2012
File Transfer...
21-08-2012
Med's Done....
Sent with App
Passport Req..
N/R - Exempt
VISA ISSUED...
30-10-2012
LANDED..........
16-11-2012
Only ink signatures.
 

KBH

Champion Member
Sep 13, 2017
1,454
763
Toronto, ON
Category........
FAM
Visa Office......
Mississauga
App. Filed.......
August 2nd, 2017
AOR Received.
September 22nd, 2017
File Transfer...
October 7th, 2017
Passport Req..
December 29th, 2017
VISA ISSUED...
January 23rd, 2018
LANDED..........
Feb 1st, 2018
Yup, ink signatures are required, which is why when the couple are living in different countries they have to actually ship the forms back and forth to each other to get them signed properly.