Instruction Guide states how to get certified photocopy of original document which applies to all documents including documents in English and French. The rejection at CIO may happen due to incompleteness of the application if photocopies of supporting documents are not certified but it will certainly depend on Visa Officer at CIO if he is very strict or flexible. Similarly, Visa Officer at Local Visa Office may ask to submit Certified True Copies of all supporting documents which will cause delay in processing of the application. One applicant reported in this forum that Visa Officer asked for Certified True Copies.
I believe that if applicant submits Certified True Copies of supporting documents such as degrees, transcripts, passports, birth certificates, marriage certificates, reference letters etc., then processing should be faster compared to application with Non-Certified True Copies of supporting documents as Visa Officer can see the attestation from the third party that this photocopy is genuine.
As far as COST of getting Certified True Copies of documents is concerned, it is peanuts as compared to total cost of the whole application process. I spent almost CAD 5 per page in UAE to get Certified True Copies of my original documents. I believe that everyone spends full efforts and hard earned money to get through, therefore it is always better not leave any loop hole from our side.
I believe that if applicant submits Certified True Copies of supporting documents such as degrees, transcripts, passports, birth certificates, marriage certificates, reference letters etc., then processing should be faster compared to application with Non-Certified True Copies of supporting documents as Visa Officer can see the attestation from the third party that this photocopy is genuine.
As far as COST of getting Certified True Copies of documents is concerned, it is peanuts as compared to total cost of the whole application process. I spent almost CAD 5 per page in UAE to get Certified True Copies of my original documents. I believe that everyone spends full efforts and hard earned money to get through, therefore it is always better not leave any loop hole from our side.
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