OUTLAND- Notary Public Signing

[DANERIN]

Did everyone actually get a "Notary Public" to sign all of their documents for Outland Spousal sponsorship? And if so, what forms were signed?

 

[Christoph100]

Did everyone actually get a "Notary Public" to sign all of their documents for Outland Spousal sponsorship? And if so, what forms were signed?

The only things that we had authenticated and legalized(signed..but ours was done by both our embassies) was our marriage documents that were translated into English.

Do you mean the application forms?

Chris

 

[DANERIN]

The only things that we had authenticated and legalized(signed..but ours was done by both our embassies) was our marriage documents that were translated into English.

Do you mean the application forms?

Chris

Hey Chris,

This is in the guide to apply OUTLAND.

Link: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/guides/3999Etoc.asp


Certified true copies

To have a photocopy of a document certified, an authorized person must compare the original document to the photocopy and must print the following on the photocopy:

“I certify that this is a true copy of the original document”,
the name of the original document,
the date of the certification,
his or her name,
his or her official position or title, and
his or her signature.
Who can certify copies?

Persons authorized to certify copies include the following:

In Canada:

a commissioner of oaths (authority to certify varies by province and territory)
a notary public
a justice of the peace
Outside Canada:

a judge
a magistrate
a notary public
an officer of a court of justice
a commissioner authorized to administer oaths in the country in which the person is living
Family members may not certify copies of your documents.


Did people actually do this for things like a copy of my husbands Visa, His passport, Our marriage certificate etc... because this isn't free to have Notorized and My pockets are already empty with this whole process!!

Thanks! Erin

 

[rhcohen2014]

no, if you read the checklist, it specifically states that only photocopies are necessary for certain documents. this does not mean you have to certify or notarize every single document you send. that will defeat the purpose of sending in COPIES. The instructions will specifically state when a notarized copy is required. Perhaps it's country specific. i did not send certified copies of anything... birth certificate, copy of passport, etc. no issues, no requests for more info... approved in 5 months.

 

[Christoph100]

First thing to check is the requirements from the visa office you wish to use as some will accept normal photo copies with out it being notarized.

What country is your spouse from?

A good place to start to have something notarized is to call your local MP office. I had a document notarized and there was no fee to have it done.

Chris

 

[Christoph100]

no, if you read the checklist, it specifically states that only photocopies are necessary for certain documents. this does not mean you have to certify or notarize every single document you send. that will defeat the purpose of sending in COPIES. The instructions will specifically state when a notarized copy is required. Perhaps it's country specific. i did not send certified copies of anything... birth certificate, copy of passport, etc. no issues, no requests for more info... approved in 5 months.

Exactly right its very dependent on the VO used and country of citizenship. Some actually ask for the ORIGINAL documents only