abhipatel said:
My marital status will be changing from 'Single' to 'Married' in the coming week. Would you please help me answer the following queries regarding my PR application:
1) Should I send an update to my file with a marital status change and include all my spouse's documents to New Delhi V.O. or wait for the medical to arrive and then send an update
2) The Schedule A & Generic Form (IMM 0008)that I have filled up (back in Apr 2010) were as per the old format without bar codes. While sending an update, should I use the old format forms or the new format forms? And the same question for my spouse. Does she have to fill up the old/new format of the Generic and family info forms.
Thank you! for your help and will appreciate your expert help.
Regards,
Abhishek
I too updated my spouse's entry in my file and got following reply from embassy that says "how to add your spouse"
In order to add your spouse to your application, we require the following documents:
- a letter explaining how your family composition has changed and requesting that your spouse to be added to your application
- updated IMM0008 Generic Application Form and updated IMM5406 “Additional Family Information” form for yourself to include your spouse
- A completed Schedule A Background Declaration form, and an IMM5406 “Additional Family Information” form completed and signed by your spouse
- processing fee for your spouse (if accompanying you to Canada)
- notarized copy of the birth certificate of your spouse
- copies of experience and educational documents for your spouse
- copy of your spouse’s valid passport (s) both valid and expired.
- four recent passport-size photographs of your spouse according to the specifications
- a copy of your marriage certificate and marriage registration
- a few marriage photographs depicting pre and post wedding and also of the ceremony itself.
- police clearance certificates for any country in which your spouse has resided in for 6 months or more since turning 18 (see http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/security/index.asp for more information)
- the Right of Permanent Residence Fee will need to be paid before a visa can be issued to your spouse (if accompanying you to Canada)
- if you applied as a Skilled Worker - updated proof of funds for number of family members to now include added spouse
- a “Certificat de Sélection du Québec” for your spouse ( in his or her name), if you wish to immigrate to the province of Québec (http://www.micc.gouv.qc.ca/fr/index.asp)
Copies of the original documents with original certified translations into English or French are required.
The required forms can be downloaded at: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/skilled.asp
Passport-sized photographs must meet these specifications: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/photospecs.asp.
Information about the fees that must be paid can be found here:
http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/india-inde/visas/fees-frais.aspx
Your spouse will need to undergo a medical examination. We will send you the appropriate form and instructions after receiving the documents listed above. Be aware that even non-accompanying dependants must undergo medical examinations.