invitation letter be notarized or not?

[karachi111]

hi can any1 tell me that invitation letter from ur host in canada must b e notarized  by the notary public or could it be on simple blank paper.thanks

[frolic]

My letter was not notarized, just a simple letter signed by me.  I then scanned it in and emailed to my wife.  And she got her visa.

[Luiza]

Just in case, my husband sent it notorized to me.

[malcesine]

Hi everyone!

Can anyone expand on the Invitation Letter issue?

Thanks!

[yasirmajid]

As per CIC website http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/letter.asp, it is not a mandatory thing to have this letter notarized. However, having notarized stamp may only eliminate chances of refusal, as if Immigration Office might refuse if letter is not notarized. Its a grey area and IO has the liberaty to refuse or grant Visitor visa if there is no stamp.

I, personally, have never stamp noterized a visitor letter. However It might also depend for whom you are sending your letter to. Spouse, Parents, Siblings or Relatives. If it is for relative or friend, I will suggest to have your letter notarized.

Regards
Yasir Majid