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    CIC Sao Paulo makes decision after only 37 days!!????

    Hi folks, So I'm posting this only for comments. I can't believe this myself. I mentioned a few weeks back that they had already sent a letter to my wife in Brazil asking for her passport. Now the ecas is showing a decision has been made and will contact her. I have no reason to think they...
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    Time to send CIC the passport

    Does anyone know anything about affixing a bar code sticker to the immigrants passport??
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    Received a letter from CIC Sao Paulo

    Greeting fellows in waiting... My wife in Brazil received a letter a few days ago from Sao Paulo. Also last week the electronic notification system was updated saying her process began the 12th of August and that the medical records have arrived. The letter is asking for her passport...
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    Documant Checklist 5491 vs Appendix A Immigrant Checklist

    The Appendix A Document Checklist - Immigrant asks for the Sponsorship Questionnaire IMM 5540. What's up with that? This document the 5540 is part of the Sponsorship Application package. Should I include this document twice? One with my Sponsorship application and and other in my spouses...
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    Police certificates in Brazil, outland applications

    We are asked for three certificates, 1. Certidao de Antecedentes Criminais issued by the Federal police through their website. 2. Same as above but issued by the state authority but we do this at the Forum(courthouse). 3. Certidao de Distribuicao Civeis e Criminais issued by the Federal Ministry...
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    Outland Application still mail to Mississauga?

    We are getting married soon in Brazil and will be ready to submit application to sponsor and immigrate. Can I mail the whole kit and caboodle directly to Sao Paulo? Or would I still mail it to Mississauga where they will clear the sponsorship and then forward to Sao Paulo? I believe I read on...
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    Legalization or Authentication what is the difference please?

    Hi folks, I'm a Canadian Man getting married in Brazil and beginning the process of sponsorship/immigration. In order to get married I need to get my long form birth certificate legalized as most of you know. My 1st question is what the heck is the Brasilian Consulate talking about when they say...