awilner
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- May 23, 2014
- 17
- Category........
- Visa Office......
- Sao Paulo
- NOC Code......
- 2174
- Job Offer........
- Pre-Assessed..
- App. Filed.......
- 22-05-2014
- Nomination.....
- PER: 11-09-2014
- Med's Request
- 08-10-2014
- Med's Done....
- 20-10-2014
- Interview........
- Waived
- Passport Req..
- 07-11-2014
- VISA ISSUED...
- 18-11-2014
Actually, in the FSWP Application Guide (IMM 7000, the last link in the list of forms in the application kit page), in "Step 1 - Gather Documents", under "Translation of Documents", it is stated:ashif_eee said:Dear Brother,
Although notarization is not mentioned on the Doc checklist/guide specifically...
Atleast for SGVO applicants (since SGVO has asked for more educational docs with notarization on later stage of application to several applicants)...following is my opinion:
Since notarization is a controversial matter..several times this issue has been discussed on various thread...
I would suggest u to avoid all confusion/controversial matters. U can notarized all the photocopies u r going to submit.
Since notarization of a document will not affect ur file where its not required/but absence of notarization will affect where it is required.
Any document that is not in English or French must be accompanied by:
- the English or French translation; and
- an affidavit from the person who completed the translation; and
- a certified copy of the original document.
This is followed by a section that expands on what they consider a certified copy.
So, in my opinion, for every document that is not in english or french, you need to certify (or notarize) the photocopy. My consultant did not agree, and told me I could send simple copies, but I didn't want to risk it, and certified every copy of a foreign language document. As ashif_eee said, sending a certified/notarized copy when not required will not affect your application, but failing to send one when required most certainly will. Better safe than sorry.