+1(514) 937-9445 or Toll-free (Canada & US) +1 (888) 947-9445

NOTE: a form of Statutory declarations > just a letter

anonymity

Full Member
Jul 24, 2012
46
1
Canada
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
18-08-2012
Just to share the information...they prefer "statutory declaration form" even without notarization.
:)
Check this URL out; http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/manuals/
>OVERSEA PROCESSING(OP02)>Family
"Testimonials by parents, family members, relatives or friends and other interested parties about the nature of the relationship and whether the couple present themselves to others as partners. Statements in the form of statutory declarations are preferred."

here is a sample;

ONTARIO:

quote:

STATUTORY DECLARATION

CANADA
PROVINCE OF ONTARIO
TO WIT:
}

In the matter of the relationship between [ ] and [ ]

I, [full name] of [full address] in the Province of Ontario, Canada,

do solemnly declare as follows:

1.That the common-law relationship between [ ], and her partner, [ ], is known to me.

2.That said relationship is genuine and continuing.

3.[Other details]

4.[Other details]

And I make this solemn declaration conscientiously believing it to be true and knowing that it is of the same force and effect as if made under oath.

Signature of declarant ________________________________

DECLARED before me at (City, Town Village) _______________________________

in the County of _______________________________

in the province of Ontario in Canada

this ______ day of September of the Year 2006

Commissioner of Oaths (Name) _______________________________

Signature of Commissioner of Oaths _______________________________
 

anonymity

Full Member
Jul 24, 2012
46
1
Canada
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
18-08-2012
So I believe you should get statutory-declaration-letters from your family or friends as many as possible to prove your relationship! ;)
 

Fencesitter

Champion Member
Sep 29, 2011
1,761
52
Category........
Visa Office......
Hong Kong
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
April 13, 2012
AOR Received.
AOR2 July 25, 2012
File Transfer...
July 13, 2012
Med's Done....
Mar 1, 2012
Interview........
WAIVED!
Passport Req..
Aug 28, 2012
VISA ISSUED...
Sept 24, 2012
LANDED..........
Jan 30, 2013
Only for common-law. This kind of 'proof' is not really solid evidence if you are married...or common-law. The fact is, it's much better to provide evidence such as joint accounts, lease agreements, travels together, health insurance plans, etc. These letters are nice to include, but honestly, the visa officer's are going to look for other things to establish that the relationship is genuine and continuing.

FS
 

anonymity

Full Member
Jul 24, 2012
46
1
Canada
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
18-08-2012
Only for common-law. This kind of 'proof' is not really solid evidence if you are married...or common-law. The fact is, it's much better to provide evidence such as joint accounts, lease agreements, travels together, health insurance plans, etc. These letters are nice to include, but honestly, the visa officer's are going to look for other things to establish that the relationship is genuine and continuing.

FS
Yes, that's true too. This letter is just an additional, but since it's on the list, people are wondering and what to write too. So just for information! :)
 

visita44

Hero Member
Jun 3, 2011
202
6
Category........
Visa Office......
Vegreville
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
Mar 4, 2011
Med's Done....
Jan 27, 2011
Interview........
Mar 13, 2012
LANDED..........
Mar 13, 2012
yes, here in Canada it's called Statutory Declaration and some countries call it Sworn Affidavit.. Better have it Notarized than not... Immigration require at least two, maybe one on each side of the couple at least..
 

anonymity

Full Member
Jul 24, 2012
46
1
Canada
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
18-08-2012
visita44 said:
yes, here in Canada it's called Statutory Declaration and some countries call it Sworn Affidavit.. Better have it Notarized than not... Immigration require at least two, maybe one on each side of the couple at least..
Oh, I didn't know that it's called "Sworn Affidavit" in some countries:D Thank you for the good information ;D
 

stephcy

Star Member
Dec 15, 2014
196
6
Toronto
Category........
Visa Office......
OTTAWA
NOC Code......
2151
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
03-09-2015
AOR Received.
22-10-2015
File Transfer...
04-11-2015
Med's Done....
21-07-2015
Passport Req..
DECISION MADE 07.03.2016 - no passport request
VISA ISSUED...
CoPR 14.03.2016
LANDED..........
19-03-2016
Does the Statutory declarations apply for Conjugal partners too? And if our family and friends write us letter like that what do they have to write?