binding?

[Shane Song]

Hi guys, I am applying my PR card through family class, common-law sponsorship, outland. We are at the last stage of final checking and binding. It is a PRETTY THICK book...

Do you guys have any suggestions of binding? We want to do coil binding; however, it is said the photos need to be loose, so we think we can maybe put photos in envelops and coil bind the envelops.

We consulted a lawyer and she told us everything will be sent to Missauga first, then sent to my home country. According to her, the entire package stays together this whole time. That's why we think it's ok to coil bind everything. Still I want to post this question here, to make sure or to get better solutions of this binding issue.

Thanks you very much,

Shane

 

[Fencesitter]

I wouldn't bind anything! Just use plastic sleeves. They need to scan some of the documents or do other stuff with them, so the less hassle it is for the visa officer, the faster he/she will be able to process the application.

We just used plastic sleeves that open from the side. Everything we submitted was loose (i.e. no paper clips or any other binding). All the visa officer needs to do is reference the table of contents for each plastic sleeve and pull the documents out...very simple.

FS

 

[BCgirl2012]

Ditto.

I wouldn't bind anything either. From what I've heard, big paper clips and some clear envelopes should work best.

We didn't use anything but big metal paper clips. Whatever you use, keep in mind you want to make the visa officer's job easier. They will need to remove tags, bindings, staples, etc. So that's extra work for them.
I've heard people have used staples, and nobody returned their application or anything. But CIC has asked applicants not to use staples.

One important point is the order: make sure you order the documents and forms *exactly* as the checklist suggests.

good luck!

 

[0jenifer0]

When CIC receives your application they re-organize it in the way that suits them. All of those extra folders, envelopes (other than for pictures), staples, dividers, WHATEVER, are REMOVED. The actual visa officer who assesses your file will NEVER see it the way you organized it. And adding extra stuff will also INCREASE the chances that documents may be lost because it has to be redone. Once it is organized properly, CIC drills a hole in the top upper left hand corner, inserts a fastener and then processes it.

 

[LovingMyCanuck]

When CIC receives your application they re-organize it in the way that suits them. All of those extra folders, envelopes (other than for pictures), staples, dividers, WHATEVER, are REMOVED. The actual visa officer who assesses your file will NEVER see it the way you organized it. And adding extra stuff will also INCREASE the chances that documents may be lost because it has to be redone. Once it is organized properly, CIC drills a hole in the top upper left hand corner, inserts a fastener and then processes it.

Oh really? That's interesting!

@OP: Use paper clips, that's that.

 

[KJG]

I just used big metal clips and organized pictures in separate envelopes with dates on them

 

[Shane Song]

That's very helpful guys! Thanks!

 

[Shane Song]

"And adding extra stuff will also INCREASE the chances that documents may be lost because it has to be redone."

Does that mean I shouldn't include any other documents rather than forms and relationship supporting documents? We also provide our tax and income information just to indicate that we are financially stable, and the lawyer also suggested to include my language school diploma since she said the government now raise the English bar a little. Are these other documents NOT helpful at all???

 

[Galip]

My application package is just a big envelope not a parcel. I didn't use any paper clip, staple, pin etc. I seperated the application forms, and supporting documents between eachother. My application documents were exactly in the same order of the check list document. I didn't want the package get wet or damaged, therefore I used Canada Post's plastic big bubble envelope just in case. The total thickness of my envelope is less than 1/2 inch.