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CIC final reminder letter

superkev

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Jan 22, 2015
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Ok guys, so i got through the post today a final reminder with regards to sending them the form IMM5409. I must have forgot to sign that form. Anyway they said they sent a letter (which i didn't receive on 23/10) And the new letter says i have 7 days to respond to this letter from the date of the later (it came today, the date is 3rd december on it) Does anybody have an email address i can contact? or a number??
 

sashali78

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superkev said:
Also confused as we are just common law. We are not sponsoring anybody else.
IMM5409 is the statutory declaration of common law, and you said you are applying as common-law couple so seems like the request makes sense. You should send them reply ASAP and attach the form via the case specific inquiry form: https://secure.cic.gc.ca/enquiries-renseignements/canada-case-cas-eng.aspx
In the same time, send them also a physical form via registered mail.
 

superkev

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Jan 22, 2015
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Arghhh so i can send it via the link? i dont have to post it? Thank you so much. You're a god send. I always thought IMM 5409 is a form for dependent children. Didn't think we needed it as it's only myself and her.
 

spinning_sponsor

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Jan 19, 2015
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Visa Office......
Ottawa
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App. Filed.......
08-05-2015
Doc's Request.
09-10-2015 and 02-12-2015
AOR Received.
10-06-2015
File Transfer...
06-07-2015
Med's Done....
UPFRONT
VISA ISSUED...
IN PROCESS 09-10-2015 DM 11-02-2015
LANDED..........
11-03-2016
We got an 'ultimatum' email as well from them, it requested more proof of relationship (we are common law), and not a specific form. It also gave us 7 days, stating they sent us a letter 45 days prior, which they did not. We had to scramble to get this together and send it to them within the 7 days stated. The call center was of no help in figuring out why we never received the stated letter 45 days prior.

I think someone in CIC is putting wrong dates and timelines on letters and causing this panic.
 

spinning_sponsor

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Jan 19, 2015
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Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
08-05-2015
Doc's Request.
09-10-2015 and 02-12-2015
AOR Received.
10-06-2015
File Transfer...
06-07-2015
Med's Done....
UPFRONT
VISA ISSUED...
IN PROCESS 09-10-2015 DM 11-02-2015
LANDED..........
11-03-2016
sashali78 said:
IMM5409 is the statutory declaration of common law, and you said you are applying as common-law couple so seems like the request makes sense. You should send them reply ASAP and attach the form via the case specific inquiry form: https://secure.cic.gc.ca/enquiries-renseignements/canada-case-cas-eng.aspx
In the same time, send them also a physical form via registered mail.
Common Law Declarations need to be ORIGINALS in most cases (not emailed/copies/scanned), as it requires notarization.
 

superkev

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Jan 22, 2015
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Yeah had me worried sick as i just got that letter before i left for the gym. Does anybody have the link that helps you fill in the application? I know its from this site i have just misplaced the link. Thanks
 

sashali78

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superkev said:
Arghhh so i can send it via the link? i dont have to post it? Thank you so much. You're a god send. I always thought IMM 5409 is a form for dependent children. Didn't think we needed it as it's only myself and her.
Read my reply carefully - you send them the form via the link i provided, and also post it afterwards. This is just to comply with the time limit.
An original must be posted, the form has to be signed in front of notary public or commissioner of oaths/affidavits
 

superkev

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Jan 22, 2015
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So we have to have somebody we don't know sign? or can it be a person we do know? Does anybody have the link to the questionaire on this site please??
 

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superkev said:
So we have to have somebody we don't know sign? or can it be a person we do know? Does anybody have the link to the questionaire on this site please??
The person that authenticates the identity and signatures of you and your partner (both must sign in the presence of the person) MUST be a licensed/qualified notary or commissioner of oaths.
 

superkev

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Jan 22, 2015
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Ok cheers. Do you have the question page that helps u fill out all these forms?? I just need to double check you see. Thanks
 

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superkev said:
Ok cheers. Do you have the question page that helps u fill out all these forms?? I just need to double check you see. Thanks
Watch this short video:
http://immigrationcanada.pro/videos/video-tutorial-statutory-declaration-of-common-law-union-imm5409/