CIC has some additional tips for you to follow so that your application is not delayed:
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Make sure all the necessary information is included with your application.
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Tell the visa office about any changes to the information on your application.
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Do not make unnecessary inquiries to the visa office.
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Make sure the photocopies and documents you provide are clear and readable.
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Provide certified English or French translations of documents, where indicated by CIC.
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Apply from a country where you are a citizen or permanent resident.
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Your application will be delayed if the visa office has to take extra steps to assess your case.
Your application will take longer if:
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there are criminal or security problems with your application;
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your family situation is not clear because of a situation such as a divorce or adoption that is not yet complete or child custody issues that have not been resolved; or
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the local visa office has to consult with other CIC offices in Canada or abroad.