found this post somewhere.. anyone who is applying in near future can refer this..
I'm listing the way my application will be organized, maybe it can help someone out who's having trouble.
For reference, these two threads helped me greatly while organizing:
http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/how-we-organized-our-commonlaw-pr-application-t204369.0.html
http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/how-i-organized-our-applcation-and-a-summary-of-all-helpful-tips-i-have-learned-t92449.0.html
COVER SHEET
APPLICATION FOR PERMANENT RESIDENCE
FAMILY CLASS - COMMON-LAW SPONSORSHIP
SPONSOR:
XXXXXXXXXXXXXX
SPONSORED COMMON-LAW PARTNER/APPLICANT:
XXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Please find herewith the following application forms and documents organized as follows:
Envelope 1 - Sponsorship Application Documents
Envelope 2 - Immigration Forms
Envelope 3 - Supporting Evidence: Proof of Genuine Relationship
ENVELOPE 1 - SPONSORSHIP APPLICATION DOCUMENTS
Table of Contents enumerating all the forms and documents included with number of pages
CONTENTS
1. Barcode Page
2. Document Checklist - Sponsor
3. IMM 1344
4. IMM 5481
5. IMM 5540
6. Copy of receipt of payment
7. Photocopy of birth certificate
8. Photocopy of passport
9. Option C print out
ENVELOPE 2 - IMMIGRATION FORMS
Table of Contents enumerating all the forms and documents included with number of pages
CONTENTS
1. Barcode Page
2. Document Checklist - Applicant
3. IMM 0008 + additional pages + certified copy of applicant's father's Acknowledgement of Paternity in which my last name was changed
4. IMM 5669 + additional pages
5. IMM 5406
6. IMM 5490 + additional pages
7. Photocopy of birth certificate
8. Photocopy of passport
9. Original police certificate
10. Proof of medical exam
11. Immigration photos
ENVELOPE 3 - SUPPORTING EVIDENCE: PROOF OF GENUINE RELATIONSHIP
Table of Contents summarizing how I divided the documents and number of pages
3 Main Sections
CATEGORIES
a) Photos
b) Letters
c) Communication
d) Other Documents
a) PHOTOS
- Cover sheet summarizing contents:
The following documents show our relationship through the years from first meeting in 2011 to our latest photos in 2014. All photos are in chronological order and have been captioned accordingly for the people in the photo, event or occasion, date, and if applicable, person who took the photo.
Captions and/or narrations are done in third person point of view to minimize confusion.
I used Serif PagePlus to lay out several photos on one sheet instead of printing multiple photos on printing paper, as to maintain maximum organization and economic friendliness
CONTENTS
- All photos in chronological order
b) LETTERS
Cover sheet summarizing contents:
The following documents include:
Relationship Timeline
Personal sponsor Letter of Intent to pursue a Bachelor's while seeking employment during each summer vacation, along with a plan to pursue a job after graduation
Statutory Notarized notarized letters from family
Non notarized letters from other family members and friends
Letter from applicant's grandmother and father declaring to provide funds to support applicant if necessary
Letter from sponsor's parents agreeing to house applicant until solid work and housing arrangements are made
Letter from employment Supervisor (if possible) stating intent to hire sponsor next summer
CONTENTS
- Relationship Timeline
- Personal sponsor letter of intent to continue schooling up to a Bachelor's Degree in desired field, and working summer jobs during summer vacation when possible, and applying for jobs after graduation. Sign and date.
- Statutory, Notarized Declarations of Common-Law partnership signed by notary public written by:
Sponsor's mother
Sponsor's father
Applicant's grandmother
Applicant's father
- Non Statutory letters written by:
Sponsor's best friend
Applicant's uncle
Applicant's aunt
- Letter from applicant's grandmother and dad declaring they will provide funds if absolutely necessary to sponsor and applicant to assist in permanent housing
- Letter from Sponsor's parents agreeing to house applicant until solid job and housing arrangements are put in order
- Letter from employment Supervisor (if possible) stating intent to hire sponsor next summer
c) COMMUNICATION
Cover sheet summarizing contents:
The following documents include:
Letter explaining lack of chat based evidence from past
All other available proof of communication
CONTENTS
- Letter explaining lack of chat based evidence from the past
- Email photocopy
- All other available proof of communication
d) OTHER DOCUMENTS
Cover sheet summarizing contents:
The following documents include:
Original bank statements from both sponsor and applicant showing at least one year of cohabitation
Photocopies of Holiday cards sent from applicant's family to sponsor and applicant in Canada
Original paystubs from sponsor's summer job employment
Copy of flight ticket for first visit
CONTENTS
- Original bank statements from both sponsor and applicant over at least one year acknowledging we both shared a residence together
- Copy of holiday cards sent to Canada from applicant's grandmother and family addressed to both applicant and sponsor on the inside of the card
- Get all original paystubs from sponsor's summer employer from first paycheck to current paycheck to show evidence of summer job
- Copy of flight ticket for first visit
