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Marticus

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Dec 16, 2013
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Daegu, South Korea
Category........
Visa Office......
Manila
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
10-01-2014
Doc's Request.
09-07-2014
AOR Received.
13-02-2014
Med's Done....
31-12-2013
Interview........
N/R
Passport Req..
N/R - Exempt
VISA ISSUED...
19-08-2014
LANDED..........
16-09-2014
Hi there, we sent our application package a few weeks ago to Mississauga.

We followed Appendix B, photograph specificiations -

However, I think we may have missed something? Some folks are saying that we need to have the person's name / studio name / date written on the back?

It didn't mention anything in the Appendix B section of adding info to the back - so we put them in an envelope, attached the envelope to the Appendix B information sheet, and sent them in with the rest of our application.

Are we okay?

If not, what happens?
 
Yes you need to write down person's name / studio name / date written on the back? Studio name least should had stamp on the back. Well, just wait and see what happens. If the visa officer sends you back your photo resend it to them with correct format. Sorry not sure how other's had send it, see what other's also replied to your post.
 
Thank you for your reply! I'm not sure why both sets of instructions aren't just compiled together under the Appendix B! grrrrr

So worst case scenario is, the visa officer will ask for another set of photos to be sent to him/her? (i don't have to worry about my application package being refused, as a whole, correct?)
 
If problem resend another passport photo signed before you will be waiting more longer. Just write a letter saying you made a mistake not giving the right format photo. Resend a new photo with stamp from the studio, you name signed and the date. :)
 
ajarupan said:
Yes you need to write down person's name / studio name / date written on the back?

Can you show any CIC documentation that says this is required for family class applications??
 
Marticus said:
Thank you for your reply! I'm not sure why both sets of instructions aren't just compiled together under the Appendix B! grrrrr

So worst case scenario is, the visa officer will ask for another set of photos to be sent to him/her? (i don't have to worry about my application package being refused, as a whole, correct?)

Don't worry about this. Each country has their specific requirements. Also the # of photos asked for is not the same for everyone.
 
Marticus said:
Hi there, we sent our application package a few weeks ago to Mississauga.

We followed Appendix B, photograph specificiations -

However, I think we may have missed something? Some folks are saying that we need to have the person's name / studio name / date written on the back?

It didn't mention anything in the Appendix B section of adding info to the back - so we put them in an envelope, attached the envelope to the Appendix B information sheet, and sent them in with the rest of our application.

Are we okay?

If not, what happens?

well what i did with mine was i put my Name, DOB and Signature...
i believe that instruction written on the lower part of the photo specs...
 
Here's the specific guide for Philippines.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/pdf/kits/guides/3905e.pdf
 
instructions vary from country to country.

my husbands guide asked for 8 photos but no mention to sign or date etc.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/pdf/kits/guides/3912e.pdf
 
jomz said:
Here's the specific guide for Philippines.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/pdf/kits/guides/3905e.pdf

So it varies country to country then. OP is applying from Korea, so that guide shows no need for the extra info on back of photos like Philippines states.
 
Rob_TO said:
So it varies country to country then. OP is applying from Korea, so that guide shows no need for the extra info on back of photos like Philippines states.

Yes exactly. :) I'm glad the OP really has nothing to worry about!!
 
phew! thanks everyone for your feedback!
 
Marticus said:
Hi there, we sent our application package a few weeks ago to Mississauga.

We followed Appendix B, photograph specificiations -

However, I think we may have missed something? Some folks are saying that we need to have the person's name / studio name / date written on the back?

It didn't mention anything in the Appendix B section of adding info to the back - so we put them in an envelope, attached the envelope to the Appendix B information sheet, and sent them in with the rest of our application.

Are we okay?

If not, what happens?

Appendix B, photograph specificiations - is instruction for photographer and there is no mention that the photographer has to seal at the back of photos and date those. The back of my photos sent to cic-missisauga is no-seal and date and my application did not come back yet which I sent on Dec 02, 2013.
 
Shaw, the information is on the page where the checklist is if you have to date, sign the ID photos etc, and not on the Appendix B which is the same for all applicants (I think) . Which country are you applying from?
 
Marticus said:
Hi there, we sent our application package a few weeks ago to Mississauga.

We followed Appendix B, photograph specificiations -

However, I think we may have missed something? Some folks are saying that we need to have the person's name / studio name / date written on the back?

It didn't mention anything in the Appendix B section of adding info to the back - so we put them in an envelope, attached the envelope to the Appendix B information sheet, and sent them in with the rest of our application.

Are we okay?

If not, what happens?

Print name, DOB, sign for Philippines.

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