Mexico

[mc1234]

My husband got his first interview. I hope he gets the job!

Goodluck!

Question: Who has sent the passport to Mexico from a different country (Canada,US, etc) via DHL,UPS, etc and how did it go? Were there any issues sending a passport? etc. My spouse and I are thinking of doing this when PPR comes, but would like to get some feedback on people who have already done it. I am terrified of his passport being stolen. Thanks!

 

[OhCanadiana]

Hey everyone!!
I was just wondering if anyone could please give me any info on how to get a birth certificate translated. I know it has to be done by a certified person, but how do i find out where to go?

Thanks!
-Janine Jimenez

Hi Janine! Welcome to the forum

The birth certificate can actually be translated by anyone who is fluent and can complete an affidavit. If you are in Mexico, it can be easiest to get a 'perito traductor' to translate it for you since their stamp indicating they are a sworn translator is all you need but you can also have someone else do it and complete an affidavit.

From the CIC guide (http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/guides/3999Etoc.asp):
"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.
Note: An affidavit is a document on which the translator has sworn, in the presence of a commissioner authorized to administer oaths in the country in which the translator is living, that the contents of their translation are a true translation and representation of the contents of the original document. Translators who are certified members in good standing of one of the provincial or territorial organizations of translators and interpreters of Canada do not need to supply an affidavit.

Important information. Translations by family members are not acceptable."

 

[OhCanadiana]

My husband got his first interview. I hope he gets the job!

Congratulations and good luck to him!

 

[canadiangirl78]

We used FedEx and DHL to send and receive the Mexican passport twice with no problem. I would not worry at all.

 

[canadiangirl78]

Congratulations and good luck to him!

Thanks!

 

[edgarsitow]

My friend got my SSP today, they didnt want to give it to her and asked for a "fee" so she could pick it up....so after a $290 lunch for the people at the SSP my certificate is in safe hands now.

Oh man!! I'm so sorry that you had to pay for the "chescos"

 

[Eduram]

Oh man!! I'm so sorry that you had to pay for the "chescos"

Well, Ill have to reimburse it to my friend, but im glad that toher thanthat there were no issues. I can peacefully enjoy my time off with the hubby in vallarta next week!!

 

[TSauretBaxter]

For those who have received their PR card, what ID did you send in besides the passport and COPR or Record of Landing?

Can you send the Mexican Driver's License?

Also for:

4.Additional documents of proof of residence in Canada in the past five (5) years

Include the following with your application:
◦Photocopies of all pages of all passports you held in the past five (5) years (if your stamps are not in English or French, please have them translated, see section on Translation of documents), and

A copy of one of the following:
◦Other Income Tax assessments issued by Canada Revenue Agency within the past five (5) years, or
◦transcripts from a recognized post-secondary institution in Canada verifying attendance within the past five (5) years or
◦for all school-aged children, written records verifying attendance within the past five (5) years.

Is this necessary for a first time card?? It seems excessive??

 

[TSauretBaxter]

Also, when do we get the Landing Letter?? Do you need photos as well for when you land? Someone on another topic is mentioning that you also need two photos.. I haven't read this anywhere on this link?

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/newcomers/before-border.asp

I know you need photos for the PR Card..

 

[canadiangirl78]

You don't have to send anything in for the PR card. They mail it to you automatically after you land. They just confirm your mailing address at landing.

What is a landing letter?

You don't need photos at landing. The photo is attached to the COPR.

They use the photos you already sent in for the PR card.

 

[TSauretBaxter]

You don't have to send anything in for the PR card. They mail it to you automatically after you land. They just confirm your mailing address at landing.

What is a landing letter?

You don't need photos at landing. The photo is attached to the COPR.

They use the photos you already sent in for the PR card.

They just send it automatically?? That would be great!! On the CIC website.. it has a form you need to fill out to get the PR Card...

The landing letter is where someone said it stated the photo requirements.

Confusing!

 

[OhCanadiana]

For those who have received their PR card, what ID did you send in besides the passport and COPR or Record of Landing?

Can you send the Mexican Driver's License?

Also for:

4.Additional documents of proof of residence in Canada in the past five (5) years

Include the following with your application:
◦Photocopies of all pages of all passports you held in the past five (5) years (if your stamps are not in English or French, please have them translated, see section on Translation of documents), and

A copy of one of the following:
◦Other Income Tax assessments issued by Canada Revenue Agency within the past five (5) years, or
◦transcripts from a recognized post-secondary institution in Canada verifying attendance within the past five (5) years or
◦for all school-aged children, written records verifying attendance within the past five (5) years.

Is this necessary for a first time card?? It seems excessive??

I'm guessing you're looking at the PR card application. You won't need to sumit the application so you can ignore all this. When your other half lands, the immigration border officer will request the PR Card on his behalf in the system and he'll get it in the mail. The fee is part of the RPRF so nothing additional to pay. The application is only used in cases where someone doesn't have an address yet when they land and don't provide one to CIC within 6 months after landing or to renew/replace the card.

 

[TSauretBaxter]

I'm guessing you're looking at the PR card application. You won't need to sumit the application so you can ignore all this. When your other half lands, the immigration border officer will request the PR Card on his behalf in the system and he'll get it in the mail. The fee is part of the RPRF so nothing additional to pay. The application is only used in cases where someone doesn't have an address yet when they land and don't provide one to CIC within 6 months after landing or to renew/replace the card.

Phew! Thanks so much!

I think I knew this.. but information overload.. temporary confusion!

 

[OhCanadiana]

Also, when do we get the Landing Letter?? Do you need photos as well for when you land? Someone on another topic is mentioning that you also need two photos.. I haven't read this anywhere on this link?

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/newcomers/before-border.asp

I know you need photos for the PR Card..

I saw that thread too. I think they were talking about an inland application when you have an interview at an inland office so not applicable to you. As canadiangirl78 said, they will just use the photo from the CoPR (and Mexico requests enough upfront that they will use that photo for the COPR/PR Card).

 

[OhCanadiana]

Phew! Thanks so much!

I think I knew this.. but information overload.. temporary confusion!

You're welcome . Perfectly normal . Depending on the officer, it can help if he has your address on a piece of paper so they can copy it over instead of having him spell it out during landing

You must be so excited!!!