This is what they asked my friend who was 2005 applicant (he got his visa couples of days ago):
This is to inform you that your application was transferred to the Canadian Embassy in Warsaw, Poland for processing. The purpose for this transfer was to expedite the processing of your application. Please note that all correspondence pertaining to your file should now be sent to the Canadian Embassy in Warsaw, Poland at the address provided above. Please do not send any documents or correspondence to the Canadian Embassy in Damascus, Syria.
This letter is in reference to your application for permanent residence in Canada as a Federal Skilled Worker. We are now ready to begin processing your application and require some information and documents.
You are requested to provide all the documents listed in the attached table within 90 days of the date of this letter. Please submit ALL requested documents at the same time, in a single package. Scanned documents are not acceptable – hard copies are required. Your file will not be reviewed until either ALL documents are submitted or the deadline has elapsed. Please note that this is your last opportunity to submit the required documents before a decision is made on your application.
This request is made pursuant to subsection 16(1) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act which states that a person who makes an application must produce all relevant evidence and documents that the officer reasonably requires. The requested information may be relevant for the officer to determine whether or not you meet the selection and statutory requirements of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and Regulations. If the requested information is not provided, the Immigration officer may not be satisfied that you meet the selection and admissibility requirements. Therefore, if you fail to comply with this request, your application may be refused.
If your application is refused, you will be able to reapply, but you will also be required to submit a new application and pay a new processing fee. Any new application will be assessed according to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and Regulations in force at the time that the new application is submitted.
If you are no longer interested in immigrating to Canada and you wish to withdraw your application, please contact the Canadian Embassy in Warsaw to confirm your contact information, and we will return your full application fee. Please note that your refund may take up to 3 months for processing.
To withdraw the application, please send a signed request by e-mail attachment, fax or letter with the following information:
§ Your name and date of birth.
§ Your file number.
§ Your return mailing address.
§ Your e-mail address and fax number if available.
All documents should be original and must be accompanied by certified translations into English or French.
Please quote your file number, your e-mail address as well as your updated telephone & fax numbers, on all correspondence and on every document you send to us.
Sincerely yours,
Visa Section
List of the required documents:
If your marital status OR the number of your dependants has changed, please ensure you submit all the required documents for them and the processing fees for all accompanying dependants. You may submit an international certified cheque, international bank draft, or international postal money order via mail directly to the Canadian Embassy in Warsaw. International certified cheques, international bank drafts and international postal money orders must be in Canadian dollars and for the exact amount due. They must be made payable to "Receiver General for Canada".
Fees may also be paid in cash at any branch of the Polish Post Office in Poland or in Canadian dollar cash at the Canadian Embassy in Warsaw. Please see our fee schedule for details: http://geo.international.gc.ca/canada-europa/poland/visas/processing_fees-frais_traitement-en.aspx
For fee schedule, please visit the following webpage: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/fees/fees.asp
You must submit all the requested documents arranged in the following order and return this form with the requested documents:
1) Completed application forms:
- Newly completed and updated IMM8 generic and schedule 3 for the principal applicant.
Newly completed and updated schedule 1 for all applicants age 18 and over ** All questions must be answered in full. Details must be provided for every month/year since the age of 18. Do not leave any gaps or blanks. All forms must be signed and dated. Incomplete forms will be returned to you for completion and will result in delays in the processing of your application.
- Newly completed and updated additional family information forms for all applicants age 18 and over.
- Newly completed and updated “Use of A representative” form. (If applicable)
Please note that you may download the application forms and guides from the following webpage: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/skilled.asp
- Newly completed and updated supplementary information forms for all applicants age 18 and over.
Please note that you can download this form from the following webpage:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/pdf/kits/guides/E37099.pdf
2) New Original police certificates for all applicants age 18 and over from each country or territory where the applicant and/or one of his dependants has resided for six consecutive months or longer since reaching the age of 18. To obtain information on how to obtain police certificates from various countries, please visit our webpage at www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/security/police-cert/index.asp and follow the instructions.
3) A certified copy of all pages of your Military Service book or Military Service Certificate for all male applicants aged 18 and over. If you or your dependent were exempt, an official proof of military exemption must be provided from the relevant authorities.
4) Civil Status documents:
Civil status documents for ALL applicants issued by the relevant authorities:
5) Proof of language proficiency:
Original IELTS, CELPIP and/or TEF language test results. Photocopies are NOT acceptable. Visit the following webpage for more details http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/language-testing.asp
If you are claiming English language skills, and English is not your first language, we strongly recommend that you take the IELTS or CELPIP language test.
If you are claiming French language Skills, and French is not your first language, we strongly recommend that you take the TEF (Test d’évaluation du français) language test. Your TEF results must include results for Speaking (expression orale) and Writing (expression écrite). These are two optional tests which must be requested when you apply to take the test.
You must submit the original Test Report Form, not a photocopy. Do not alter or laminate the form.
In the absence of IELTS, CELPIP or TEF results, language proficiency will be assessed by an officer based on other evidence in writing submitted in support of the application. Documentation in lieu of a language test may not successfully demonstrate your official language proficiency. Under no circumstance will an officer conduct an interview to assess language proficiency. Completing the IELTS, CELPIP and/or TEF tests is the best way to have your language proficiency accurately assessed.
6) Certified copies of all post-secondary diplomas and degrees for you and your spouse. Must be accompanied by official transcripts for each and every year of the program (if not already submitted).
7) Detailed letters of reference from all past and current employers which clearly list your job title, duties performed, projects completed and duration of employment. This should also be accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae.
If you are a self-employed person, you must provide copies of business/company registration documents, proof of business conducted with clients (such as invoices/bills, client references), balance sheets, income and/or other tax returns, and/or proof of your license to practice (if you are a private practitioner)
8- For your relative in Canada (if applicable): Proof of (relationship / status in Canada / residency)
Please provide certified copies of official documents which show parents’ names, birth certificates, passports, etc. that prove your (or your accompanying spouse’s) relationship with your (or your accompanying spouse’s) relative in Canada. Affidavits and statutory declarations are not satisfactory proof of relationship.
Please provide certified copies of official documents which show that your (or your accompanying spouse’s) relative in Canada is either a Permanent Resident or Canadian Citizen.
Please provide copies of documents which show that your (or your accompanying spouse’s) relative is currently residing in Canada. These can include documents such as income tax information or latest pay slips. Affidavits and statutory declarations are not satisfactory proof of residence in Canada, nor are provincial health cards, SIN cards, drivers' licences, etc.
9) You must provide evidence of all the unencumbered transferable funds you have available for your settlement in Canada, including evidence of the accumulation of those funds. This must include a bank statement(s) showing all transactions for the last six months with a current balance at least equivalent to the minimum required funds. A letter of solvency providing the current balance of your account(s) or the average credits and debits in your account(s) is not acceptable evidence.
If you have recently deposited a large amount of money into your bank account, you must clearly explain the provenance of these funds (ex: sale of property, inheritance, etc.) and provide supporting evidence.
The table below provides a breakdown of the minimum required funds:
Number of Family Members / Funds required
1 $10,833
2 $13,486
3 $16,580
4 $20,130
5 $22,831
6 $25,749
7 $28,668
10) For overage dependent:
Complete transcripts for (name of person) for each and every semester from (month/year person turned 22) to present. Must be accompanied by certified copies of all post-secondary diplomas and degrees completed. Reference letters or letters from the institution attesting to
continuous enrollment are NOT sufficient.
11) Please provide your full mailing address in Farsi or Arabic script (whichever is applicable) on 5 sticky labels (Your file number should appear on each label) and in English on 1 sticky label. The label completed in English must contain exactly the same detail as provided on the Farsi or Arabic labels. Mail will be sent to you using the Farsi or Arabic labels you provide.
Please ensure you write your name and your address is complete and legible. The address you provide should be the same as the one provided on your application form. If you have changed your mailing address, please notify our office in writing when submitting the address labels. You may wish to include your phone number on the address label in order to facilitate mail delivery but the choice is yours.
12) Photos: Provide four updated photos for yourself and each family member accompanying you to Canada. For photos instructions, please visit the following webpage:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/guides/4000EB.asp .
