Never adopted, wanting to sponsor stepdad

[scylla]

I have finished filling out the online TRV application for my stepdad.
There are documents that, I assume, will have to be translated from Russian - his passports, the letter from his bank, etc. I currently have scans of these documents he sent me. Before I go to the translators, do I need to get the originals or certified copies of these documents or will these scans do?
I'm also working on the letter of invitation for him. Is there anything I could mention in it (besides obvious and required things) that would make his intent to visit and then return to Russia appear more credible?
Thank you in advance.

The main things you want to include to prove intent to return to his home country would be evidence such as property ownership and assets (e.g. bank account).

 

[CWB]

his passports - travelling passport doesn't need to be translated. If checklist requires internal passport, then, you have to do it.
It might be easier for him to go to local translation bureau and have all documents translated and certified by the bureau itself. You don't need to have notarized copies. Then he'll send you the scans of original + translations so you can upload them. I did it for my wife for TRV long time ago and then for PR now. If you wish to make the translation here in Canada of any Russian document I don't know if scans will be accepted - ask your local translator.

For credibility, I'm not sure if it's have to be in the invitation letter or separate one, but since he didn't travel it might be quite difficult. He probably own his apartment and if there is no one to take care for it while he's away - it might be an argument. Any other property like chalet (dacha), a car?
Does he have any occupation? Sorry, can't give you exact answers, you have to improvise.

Thank you Erkan. I'll contact our local translator office, they've done work for me several times before for my own immigration. I've drafted a letter of invitation and from my own point of view it seems quite convincing, but I'll let it sit for a bit, to make sure I've included everything possible.

 

[CWB]

The main things you want to include to prove intent to return to his home country would be evidence such as property ownership and assets (e.g. bank account).

Thank you scylla, this is a very good idea. I'll ask him for a copy of the deed for his apartment and enclose it with the application.

 

[armoured]

This might sound a bit outré to some ears, but it strikes me that having your stepdad adopt you might open some doors.

Many countries (Canada included) allow adults to be adopted. I know nothing about Russia and it your stepdad is a Russian national, the adoption would have to accord with the laws of that jurisdiction.

At one point i had to explore this issue and concluded it wasn't possible under Russian law. Caveat repeat I am not certain and could have been mistaken and things could have changed and I'm not a lawyer, Russian or otherwise. So FWIW.

Simple explanation as i recall is that adoption was defined in Russian law as adoption of a minor - period - and so adoption of an adult would be a legal absurdity.

 

[canuck78]

This might sound a bit outré to some ears, but it strikes me that having your stepdad adopt you might open some doors.

Many countries (Canada included) allow adults to be adopted. I know nothing about Russia and if your stepdad is a Russian national, the adoption would have to accord with the laws of that jurisdiction.

Adoption would be considered an adoption of convenience by IRCC at this point. These are adults there is no need for them to be adopted.

 

[CWB]

This might sound a bit outré to some ears, but it strikes me that having your stepdad adopt you might open some doors.

Many countries (Canada included) allow adults to be adopted. I know nothing about Russia and if your stepdad is a Russian national, the adoption would have to accord with the laws of that jurisdiction.

The thought has crossed my mind but my research led me to believe that adoption of adults is not possible under Russian laws... Thank you for the idea Kaibigan.