Does the sponsor have to submit all supporting documents?

[Jackie_and_Alex]

Hello,

I am a naturalized Canadian citizen (born in Serbia) and my wife is Brazilian. We are in the process of applying for her permanent residence status in Canada, and we have a few questions:

In part B of the document checklist, under "Supporting documents for sponsored persons (principal applicant and all family members" does the sponsor also have to provide these documents? Does the sponsor also have to send in passport size photos? Does the sponsor need to send in a police certificate? We are confused because the definition of family members is "you, your spouse and any dependent children." In our case, the spouse is the sponsor.

For photocopies and translations of Brazilian documents, do the photocopies need to be certified copies? Who can do the translation? Does it have to be a recent translation, or can it be a few months old?

Should we wait to get police certificates, or would one taken today still be valid while the application is in process?

Thanks!

 

[kcward7]

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/spouse.asp

Application guide

• Our Basic Guide (IMM 5525) has information on how to prepare and submit your application.
• Detailed information such as how to fill out the forms, is in the Complete Guide (IMM 5289).

Checklist

• Document Checklist – Spouse (including dependent children of spouse) [IMM 5533] Updated – October 2017
  • Use your checklist to make sure you include all the forms and documents you need.
  • Place the checklist on top, as a cover page for your application package

Forms for the sponsor to fill out

• Application to Sponsor, Sponsorship Agreement and Undertaking (IMM 1344) October 2017
• Sponsorship Evaluation and Relationship Questionnaire (IMM 5532) April 2017
• Use of a Representative [IMM 5476] September 2015

For the person being sponsored (principal applicant):

• Generic Application Form for Canada [IMM 0008] October 2017
• Additional Dependants/Declaration [IMM 0008DEP] August 2014
• Additional Family Information [IMM 5406] September 2013
• Schedule A – Background/Declaration [IMM 5669] December 2016
  • Don’t submit the Schedule A form with your application.
  • Fill it out and save an electronic copy.
  • We’ll tell you when to send it to us through your online account.
• Use of a Representative [IMM 5476] September 2015

 

[Jackie_and_Alex]

Thanks for your reply!

I think we're ok with the forms, the part we are confused about is in the supporting documents. Starting on page 4 of the checklist, it says:

"You (the principal applicant) must provide the following (photocopies only) for yourself and your family members:"

Appendix A in the guide defines family members as:

Family members:
An applicant’s closest relatives, in the context of an application. It is defined as a spouse or common-law partner, dependent children, and their dependent children. See subsection 1(3) of the IRPR for the legal definition.

This makes me think that I also need to submit all the following documents, but it doesn't really make sense because I'm not the one applying to be a permanent resident. Why should I need to send in passport style photos?

 

[kcward7]

Thanks for your reply!

I think we're ok with the forms, the part we are confused about is in the supporting documents. Starting on page 4 of the checklist, it says:

"You (the principal applicant) must provide the following (photocopies only) for yourself and your family members:"

Appendix A in the guide defines family members as:

Family members:
An applicant’s closest relatives, in the context of an application. It is defined as a spouse or common-law partner, dependent children, and their dependent children. See subsection 1(3) of the IRPR for the legal definition.

This makes me think that I also need to submit all the following documents, but it doesn't really make sense because I'm not the one applying to be a permanent resident. Why should I need to send in passport style photos?

You don't have to, the wording is very confusing

 

[Jackie_and_Alex]

That makes more sense, thanks! How about the police certificate and medical exam?

 

[jordo]

When it says "Applicant and other family members..." CIC is really saying "other family members in the application (who are not already a PR or Citizen of Canada)."

So, no, the sponsor does not need to do the PCC or medical exam.

Another layer to this confusion is that in IMM5406 (Additional Family Members). the Principle applicant must name all the requested relatives...

in this case, the PA's Spouse would be you, the sponsor, and if you the sponsor have children that would make them step children to be listed.

 

[Jackie_and_Alex]

Great! Thanks for your quick help. I have more questions, but I'll make a new post since they're not really on the same topic.

Best,
- Alex