Changes on Oct 11, 2017 - Executive summary/FAQ C-6

[aska-phd]

It shows as an 'Authorised Transaction'.

What are you going to do?

 

[GBH]

Hey Guys I Just received my original transcripts from my University, should I send the sealed envelop or should I open the transcripts and send them with a copy of my degree for Proof of language

 

[razerblade]

Hey Guys I Just received my original transcripts from my University, should I send the sealed envelop or should I open the transcripts and send them with a copy of my degree for Proof of language

Transcripts are only classified as official as long as they are sealed. Submit it sealed.

 

[spyfy]

Transcripts are only classified as official as long as they are sealed. Submit it sealed.

If this were for a university application, you would be correct. However, this is just for immigration purposes and the document checklist clearly states that photocopies are enough.

 

[GBH]

If this were for a university application, you would be correct. However, this is just for immigration purposes and the document checklist clearly states that photocopies are enough.

Thanks for replying guys, so i should open them and send them with copy of my degree then

 

[ukulele]

If I was a student on a study permit 2 years before I became a PR what status do I put on the calculator and the main form? Student only? I also had co-op work permit and off-campus work permit, is that an addition to the status of student or are those 2 other statuses I had?

In other words, can I just put - student (also held off campus wp + coop wp), or do i have to list 3 different statuses?

 

[razerblade]

If this were for a university application, you would be correct. However, this is just for immigration purposes and the document checklist clearly states that photocopies are enough.

Hmm, on the instruction guide it says "official" transcripts.

You attended a secondary or post-secondary education program in English or French, either in Canada or abroad.

• A degree, diploma, certificate or official transcripts from a secondary or post-secondary education program showing you studied in English or French, in Canada or abroad.

 

[spyfy]

Thanks for replying guys, so i should open them and send them with copy of my degree then

Yes. To be clear: I am basing this answer on the following line in the document checklist: "Photocopy of proof that demonstrates adequate knowledge of English or French"

Obviously it would be impossible to provide a photocopy without opening the envelope.

Hence my recommendation.

 

[spyfy]

Hmm, on the instruction guide it says "official" transcripts.

You attended a secondary or post-secondary education program in English or French, either in Canada or abroad.

• A degree, diploma, certificate or official transcripts from a secondary or post-secondary education program showing you studied in English or French, in Canada or abroad.

Just because you opened the enevelope, that doesn't mean it's not "official" anymore. Again, the document checklist clearly says Photocopy of...

By the way: In many countries, universities don't even seal transcripts anyways.

 

[spyfy]

If I was a student on a study permit 2 years before I became a PR what status do I put on the calculator and the main form? Student only? I also had co-op work permit and off-campus work permit, is that an addition to the status of student or are those 2 other statuses I had?

In other words, can I just put - student (also held off campus wp + coop wp), or do i have to list 3 different statuses?

You were mainly a student. It was your study permit that allowed you to RESIDE in Canada. That is what matters. The co-op work permit and the OCWP did not permit you to RESIDE in Canada. They only permitted you to work while you reside in Canada by virtue of your study permit.

 

[razerblade]

Just because you opened the enevelope, that doesn't mean it's not "official" anymore. Again, the document checklist clearly says Photocopy of...

By the way: In many countries, universities don't even seal transcripts anyways.

My transcript has a seal from the university which says if opened, it's no longer "official".

 

[spyfy]

My transcript has a seal from the university which says if opened, it's no longer "official".

To be honest, I doubt that you will have a problem with your application either way. So if it gives you peace of mind not to open the envelope and send the original, I think you should be fine, too.

 

[Juiceycow]

Quick question regarding 9b ie Temp Resident Status.

In between work visas, I was under "implied status" (first visa expired while I waited for my new work visa / PR.)
I assume I should note this down rather than leave a gap in dates? (and just list it as "implied status"?

 

[crazyberns]

Every day your wife is in Canada for at least one minute counts as a day of physical presence.

So if she, say, leaves Canada on Monday at 8am and comes back to Canada on Wednesday at 7pm, then she has only been absent for one day (Tuesday). Note that actual border crossing times count, not when she "regularly" returns. The actual timestamp in the border register is what is relevant.

Ok thanks!

 

[vahid_smiler]

To be honest, I doubt that you will have a problem with your application either way. So if it gives you peace of mind not to open the envelope and send the original, I think you should be fine, too.

I am just planning to send a copy of my degree certificate, not the transcripts. Isn't it enough as it is mentioned that "A degree, diploma, certificate OR official transcripts"