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jptskt

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Apr 4, 2017
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Hi all,

In my birth certificate, my mother's name is incorrectly spelt with "ee" instead of an "i". For instance, they typed it as Cameela instead of Camila. Her name is spelt correctly in all my other documents. Although it is a very minor spelling error, it has been bothering me a lot. Will it be a problem? My name and my father's name are spelt correctly in the birth certificate. What should I do about it?

Also, my husband and I have a total of 7 family members, relatives, and friends writing letters for us to prove that our relationship is a public relationship and is recognized by them. My question is do each of these letters need to be in a separate envelope and sealed?

Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
 
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ZhabaHulk

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May 11, 2017
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Airdrie, Canada
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Hi all,

In my birth certificate, my mother's name is incorrectly spelt with "ee" instead of an "i". For instance, they typed it as Cameela instead of Camila. Her name is spelt correctly in all my other documents. Although it is a very minor spelling error, it has been bothering me a lot. Will it be a problem? My name and my father's name are spelt correctly in the birth certificate. What should I do about it?.
I remember one member of this forum had an issue like yours but it was a mistake made in her own name.
She got an affidavit from a lawyer certifying that both names in passport and birth certificate refer to the same person. Also she was advised by The Canadian Consul to write a letter explaining why the names were not identical on all documents.

You might need to ask your mom to get an affidavit + letter of explanation.
 

Jeffuk88

Hero Member
Jan 22, 2017
298
44
Ottawa
Category........
FAM
Visa Office......
OTTAWA
App. Filed.......
29-06-2017
Doc's Request.
26-06-2017
AOR Received.
26-06-2017
Hi all,

In my birth certificate, my mother's name is incorrectly spelt with "ee" instead of an "i". For instance, they typed it as Cameela instead of Camila. Her name is spelt correctly in all my other documents. Although it is a very minor spelling error, it has been bothering me a lot. Will it be a problem? My name and my father's name are spelt correctly in the birth certificate. What should I do about it?

Also, my husband and I have a total of 7 family members, relatives, and friends writing letters for us to prove that our relationship is a public relationship and is recognized by them. My question is do each of these letters need to be in a separate envelope and sealed?

Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
They dont need to be in separate envelopes but they do need to be notarized to be taken seriously be immigration.
 

fars

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Mar 29, 2017
23
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Hello Guys,

I have a question and hopefully somebody will manage helping me out. I have got my PR recently as a single applicant.

I had a proxy verbal marriage that was not documented and stayed with my spouse for 9 Months before I got my PR which was not enough to add her as a common in law. So, I have a few questions about that:

1- will not declaring that proxy verbal marriage cause any problem in the future if I apply for sponsorship?
2- when can I actually get married after getting my PR?
3- should I mention that we were together for that period of time or not?

I am so worried about that, however, we are not married legally, and we did not stay together for more than 9 months.

Thank you so much for your help.
 

canuck_in_uk

VIP Member
May 4, 2012
31,553
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Visa Office......
London
App. Filed.......
06/12
Hi all,

In my birth certificate, my mother's name is incorrectly spelt with "ee" instead of an "i". For instance, they typed it as Cameela instead of Camila. Her name is spelt correctly in all my other documents. Although it is a very minor spelling error, it has been bothering me a lot. Will it be a problem? My name and my father's name are spelt correctly in the birth certificate. What should I do about it?

Also, my husband and I have a total of 7 family members, relatives, and friends writing letters for us to prove that our relationship is a public relationship and is recognized by them. My question is do each of these letters need to be in a separate envelope and sealed?

Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Include a letter of explanation about the name difference. There is no need for your mother to get an affidavit or provide any other documentation.

The letters don't need to be in separate envelopes and contrary to what another poster said above, they don't need to be notarized.
 
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canuck_in_uk

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May 4, 2012
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London
App. Filed.......
06/12
I had a proxy verbal marriage that was not documented and stayed with my spouse for 9 Months before I got my PR which was not enough to add her as a common in law. So, I have a few questions about that:

1- will not declaring that proxy verbal marriage cause any problem in the future if I apply for sponsorship?
2- when can I actually get married after getting my PR?
3- should I mention that we were together for that period of time or not?

I am so worried about that, however, we are not married legally, and we did not stay together for more than 9 months.
As you have been previously told, your proxy "marriage" is not legally recognized by IRCC, so there is no issue in not declaring it. You can get legally married whenever you want.
 
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fars

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Mar 29, 2017
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As you have been previously told, your proxy "marriage" is not legally recognized by IRCC, so there is no issue in not declaring it. You can get legally married whenever you want.
Thank you so much. I have asked before, I know, but you know the worries, and I wanted to make sure to the max I can. The question now: should I mention all that history or I just get married legally in Canada without any need to go through all the details in the relationship? and then apply from within Canada?
 

canuck_in_uk

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May 4, 2012
31,553
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London
App. Filed.......
06/12
Thank you so much. I have asked before, I know, but you know the worries, and I wanted to make sure to the max I can. The question now: should I mention all that history or I just get married legally in Canada without any need to go through all the details in the relationship? and then apply from within Canada?
Don't lie. Just explain everything.
 
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jptskt

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Apr 4, 2017
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Include a letter of explanation about the name difference. There is no need to for your mother to get an affidavit or provide any other documentation.

The letters don't need to be in separate envelopes and contrary to what another poster said above, they don't need to be notarized.
Thanks a lot for your answer. Should I write the letter explaining my mother's incorrectly spelt name in my birth certificate, or should my mother write it?
 

missbenteuno

Full Member
Feb 18, 2016
33
1
App. Filed.......
11-30-16
Doc's Request.
02-24-17
AOR Received.
12-08-16
File Transfer...
12-12-16
Med's Done....
09-18-16
how long to wait to the process in background check after my eligibility is passed., Nov2016 applicant here
 

alaaalmasri

Star Member
Feb 28, 2017
56
5
Category........
FAM
Visa Office......
Beirut, Lebanon
App. Filed.......
23-Jan-2017
Doc's Request.
02-Feb-2017
AOR Received.
25-Jan-2017
Med's Request
N/A - Upfront
Med's Done....
02-Dec-2016 - Passed
Interview........
N/A
Passport Req..
28-Dec-2017; PP sent: 02-Jan-2018
VISA ISSUED...
24-Jan-2018
LANDED..........
TBD
Hello guys, my below timeline on my GCKey account is the same since March 7, 2017:

Where is this application? Details
Application status --------------------------We received your application. We will send you a message when there is an update or if we need more information from you.
Review of eligibility--------------------------We are reviewing whether you meet the eligibility requirements.
Review of medical results------------------You passed the medical exam.
Review of additional documents--------- Not applicable.
Interview---------------------------------------You do not need an interview. We will send you a message if this changes.
Background check---------------------------Your application is in progress. The next step is to conduct a background check.
Final decision---------------------------------Your application is in progress. We will send you a message once the final decision has been made.


Is there anyone in the same situation ? (Review of eligibility is taking too long)
 
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