Guys, doing some more research, I found this manual (http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/manuals/cp/cp12-eng.pdf) on cic website that stats the following regarding translations:
"2.3. Policy on documents in a language other than French or English
A citizenship applicant who provides documents in a language other than French or English must submit a copy of the original document and a copy of the French or English translation with the application. The applicant must also supply a sworn affidavit from the translator, that the contents
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of the translation are a true translation and representation of the contents of the original document.
See Section 4 - Taking affidavits or declarations in this manual.
2.4. Exceptions to policy on documents in a language other than French or English
The applicant does not have to provide an affidavit for: documents from posts abroad with the translation verified by the post
documents translated by other Canadian government departments or agencies, or provincial or territorial government departments or agencies
2.5. Who may translate documents
Any person, other than a family member, may translate a document in support of a citizenship application. A family member is defined, for the purposes of this policy, as being a: parent, guardian, sibling, spouse, grandparent, child, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew or first cousin. This policy also applies to an applicant’s spouse (if applicable), that is, a spouse’s brother, sister, etc. cannot translate a document for an applicant.
Applicants must obtain, pay for, and supply acceptable translations of foreign documents.
If an applicant does not provide an acceptable translation, hold the application until you receive an acceptable translation, or follow the abandonment procedures, if applicable. See CP 13, Section 6 – Abandonment.”
Does that mean I can use the services of a regular translator (one that is no certified) and get an affidavit from this person (http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?q=040&t=4) ??
That would save me lots of money, but I just wanna make sure this is true, correct and wanna make sure that this applies to my case (SP application)
"2.3. Policy on documents in a language other than French or English
A citizenship applicant who provides documents in a language other than French or English must submit a copy of the original document and a copy of the French or English translation with the application. The applicant must also supply a sworn affidavit from the translator, that the contents
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of the translation are a true translation and representation of the contents of the original document.
See Section 4 - Taking affidavits or declarations in this manual.
2.4. Exceptions to policy on documents in a language other than French or English
The applicant does not have to provide an affidavit for: documents from posts abroad with the translation verified by the post
documents translated by other Canadian government departments or agencies, or provincial or territorial government departments or agencies
2.5. Who may translate documents
Any person, other than a family member, may translate a document in support of a citizenship application. A family member is defined, for the purposes of this policy, as being a: parent, guardian, sibling, spouse, grandparent, child, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew or first cousin. This policy also applies to an applicant’s spouse (if applicable), that is, a spouse’s brother, sister, etc. cannot translate a document for an applicant.
Applicants must obtain, pay for, and supply acceptable translations of foreign documents.
If an applicant does not provide an acceptable translation, hold the application until you receive an acceptable translation, or follow the abandonment procedures, if applicable. See CP 13, Section 6 – Abandonment.”
Does that mean I can use the services of a regular translator (one that is no certified) and get an affidavit from this person (http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?q=040&t=4) ??
That would save me lots of money, but I just wanna make sure this is true, correct and wanna make sure that this applies to my case (SP application)
