Hi, i applied online and there are only certain papers they require. For example the online work permit application, certificate of employment, LMO, papers from your employer like financial status and your contract with them, statement that they will provide your airfare and declaration of how many people are residing at their home, etc. after submitting those on line it took them atleast 3 days or more ti require additional papers which included the police clearance. I suggest you take the police clearance now because you need it translated. All your papers that are in arabic or not in english need to be translated together with the original document. They replied after a week asking for medical exam which you will have to do after submitting all your requirements because they will not entertaib you in the clinic if you don't have the paper they require from CIC. I hope this helps. But if you apply through a courier like ARAMEX, FEDEX, etc. i suggest you don't include your passport because they will contact you if they will be requiring it already. Hope this helps you with your application online or thru mail.