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I've been reading the previous pages and not meaning to cause any confusion but the header of apendix A document checklist fresh off CIC'S website today cleary states no original Documents to be included other than indicated. and the originals indicated were Items 1-5 which are the application forms.
or if applicants are applying from Cuba, And if so applicants would be required to also include translations.
I was also confused when I was going through the forms, but I understand this to mean do not send originals except the Application forms, as the Cuban requirements would not affect non Cuban Immigarants, most people on this Forum are from Jamaica or other Carribbean Countries, so I dont think we would be required to submit Originals up front.
Saying that though, Immigration would seem to not want to be respponsible for documents going missing as they can often get lost, and instead ask for Copies to be sent with the forms, and ask for originals, when required, and have them dropped off in Person. making them the Responsibilty of the Applicant.
In light of all that, if applicants only have a single copy of Birth and Marriage Certificates Etc, then it may not be advisable to send the only available Original copies you have, it depends how you feel about it really.
However if you have a few of each you may want to consider sending them in with the forms as this would mean you would not have to wait to get the request to have these dropped off.
and in anycase I'm sure originals can be dropped off before requested in person.
P.s I Sent my Original Marriage Certificate, And a Photocopy of my Birth Certificate, As I only have 2 remaining old style copy Birth Certificates. but I had a few Marriage Certificates. and Did not mind the risk in losing one of them, in the odd Event my file should go missing.
Once again it depends what you feel more comfortable doing with your documents, and what your financial situation is in replacing them however cheap they maybe.
Bottom line Immigration does not want Originals posted. if you do so, its at your own risk. risking this will lessen your processing time though.
not a bad risk all in all if you have extra Originals of all documents.
see below for Appendix A.
Hope this helps.
Appendix A
Document Checklist - Immigrant
Assemble all your documents as listed. Check () each applicable item on the list and attach the list to your documents (a paper clip will do). Do not send originals unless you are applying in cuba, (see note below). Send photocopies of all documents except the forms listed below (items 1 to 5) and police certificates, which must be originals.
Note:If you are a Cuban national, you must send originals of all documents, unless otherwise instructed. These will be returned to you after a decision has been made on your application. If your documents are not in English or French, send a notarized (certified) translation with a copy of the originals.
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