Photos for proof of relationship

[G Kann]

A crazy question perhaps, but I would like to know how did people send their photos for proof of relationship to CIC (along with the rest of the application)?

Were the photos sent loose, or in an envelope for the photos? Or were they secured in a particular way?

 

[abedelia]

Hi G Kann,
I had a table of contents for my supporting documents that was a numbered list of all the items and one of the items was something like:

(5) Photographs
(a) Wedding photos
(b) Photos from trip together to my family's home for Christmas
etc etc.

and then I took all of the photos, wrote on the back the letter ( (a) for wedding, (b) for the trip, etc.) and a description with the date, where we were and who is in the picture. Then I copied the same section of the table of contents onto a piece of regular typing paper (the list of what the photos are) and wrapped that page around the photos and secured the bundle with a rubber band.

Then I stuck them into the application in the supporting documents section in the order where they are on the "master" table of contents.

I hope that makes sense, it's not as complicated as I'm making it sound

Also, take this with a grain of salt as I have not been approved for PR yet

But I think any way you can organize it to make it simple for the immigration official to understand is fine.

Good luck!

 

[G Kann]

Thanks for your reply, Abedelia. I like it

I have the photos, and I have a printed list of what on the photos. I was a bit lost from there!

 

[chelley]

Since our pics are all digital, I pillaged the colour printer at work and made a word document with embedding the pics and descriptions alongside (where appropriate)

 

[AllisonVSC]

I pretty much did the same as Chelley in a document we called our "relationship chronology" that had text explaining the development of our relationship and pictures with captions under each for the who, what, when, where facts. We did not send any loose photos, but there are a variety of ways to present them if you do....all in one envelope, paper clipped to various supporting documents...do whatever you think makes the most sense and will be easiest for the IO to understand.

 

[jillandmat]

I did that too.. but then I just read that they have to be REAL photos?? is that true> I am freaking out here!!!

 

[AllisonVSC]

I did that too.. but then I just read that they have to be REAL photos?? is that true> I am freaking out here!!!

Where did you read that and what was the definition of "real"? As opposed to fake, then yeah they have to be real. But how they are printed (unless it is a country specific requirement) I don't think it matters.

 

[jillandmat]

oh ok.. b/c mine were digital embedded in a word doc..

and I read that they had to be loose...??

 

[AllisonVSC]

Ah, ok. I think what they mean is not in a photo album.
Embedded in a Word doc is fine or you could put them in an envelope or paper clip them to other evidence.

 

[jillandmat]

ahh ok FEWFF

I just got the DECISION MADE and am waiting for the outcome...
eepah!

why dont they just update and tell you the approval or rejection on the website.. seriously!

 

[AllisonVSC]

are you waiting for sponsorship approval or have you already gotten that? And if your sponsor was already approved, did you have an interview?

 

[can_usa_97]

I too have created a word document month-by-month of our relationship with photos to support it. I thought about including a few that are true 4x6 photos but haven't decided.

I hope you hear about your decision made soon!

 

[jillandmat]

I am still waiting to hear if I have been approved.. I hope so

 

[canadianwoman]

oh ok.. b/c mine were digital embedded in a word doc..

and I read that they had to be loose...??

Presenting the photos in a Word document allows you to print an explanation next to each photo, which is easier, IMO, for the visa officer to read. It is also easier to keep in order, since you can number the pages and have an index or table of contents.
When they say the photos should be loose, they mean 'not in a photo album'. If they are printed singly, then yes, they should be loose - in an envelope is OK, but not stapled. If they are printed on regular A4 paper, that's OK too - they are still not bound.

 

[coriander]

All my photos in the last 7 years have been digital only, so I printed out the more meaningful ones at a pharmacy. Then I wrote on the back of each photo the date the photo was taken, where it was taken, who was in the photo (ie. photos with family and friends) and a little description to give context if it seemed necessary. Then I stacked them together and put them in with the rest of the documents in the same order as requested on the checklist. If I recall correctly, the documentation stated that you keep them loose and not to bind them together or put them in a photo album etc. I assume an envelope would be ok, but chose to follow the documentation by the letter.