NOTE: a form of Statutory declarations > just a letter

[anonymity]

Just to share the information...they prefer "statutory declaration form" even without notarization.

Check this URL out; http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/manuals/
>OVERSEA PROCESSING(OP02)>Family
"Testimonials by parents, family members, relatives or friends and other interested parties about the nature of the relationship and whether the couple present themselves to others as partners. Statements in the form of statutory declarations are preferred."

here is a sample;

ONTARIO:

quote:

STATUTORY DECLARATION

CANADA
PROVINCE OF ONTARIO
TO WIT:
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In the matter of the relationship between [ ] and [ ]

I, [full name] of [full address] in the Province of Ontario, Canada,

do solemnly declare as follows:

1.That the common-law relationship between [ ], and her partner, [ ], is known to me.

2.That said relationship is genuine and continuing.

3.[Other details]

4.[Other details]

And I make this solemn declaration conscientiously believing it to be true and knowing that it is of the same force and effect as if made under oath.

Signature of declarant ________________________________

DECLARED before me at (City, Town Village) _______________________________

in the County of _______________________________

in the province of Ontario in Canada

this ______ day of September of the Year 2006

Commissioner of Oaths (Name) _______________________________

Signature of Commissioner of Oaths _______________________________

 

[anonymity]

So I believe you should get statutory-declaration-letters from your family or friends as many as possible to prove your relationship!

 

[Fencesitter]

Only for common-law. This kind of 'proof' is not really solid evidence if you are married...or common-law. The fact is, it's much better to provide evidence such as joint accounts, lease agreements, travels together, health insurance plans, etc. These letters are nice to include, but honestly, the visa officer's are going to look for other things to establish that the relationship is genuine and continuing.

FS

 

[anonymity]

Only for common-law. This kind of 'proof' is not really solid evidence if you are married...or common-law. The fact is, it's much better to provide evidence such as joint accounts, lease agreements, travels together, health insurance plans, etc. These letters are nice to include, but honestly, the visa officer's are going to look for other things to establish that the relationship is genuine and continuing.

FS

Yes, that's true too. This letter is just an additional, but since it's on the list, people are wondering and what to write too. So just for information!

 

[visita44]

yes, here in Canada it's called Statutory Declaration and some countries call it Sworn Affidavit.. Better have it Notarized than not... Immigration require at least two, maybe one on each side of the couple at least..

 

[anonymity]

yes, here in Canada it's called Statutory Declaration and some countries call it Sworn Affidavit.. Better have it Notarized than not... Immigration require at least two, maybe one on each side of the couple at least..

Oh, I didn't know that it's called "Sworn Affidavit" in some countries Thank you for the good information ;D

 

[stephcy]

Does the Statutory declarations apply for Conjugal partners too? And if our family and friends write us letter like that what do they have to write?