Passport scan request only asks me for bio data page

[LahoriCEC]

Hello.

I am a Pakistani currently residing in Canada. I have found several topics on this forum where people mention that we have to upload all the pages with any stamps on the passport, visas/permits, etc.

My wife and I only uploaded scan of the bio pages of our passports. I did not even add my PGWP to the document.

Where is this requirement mentioned? I only found the following:

You must provide a clear, legible copy of your valid passport or travel document bio data page. If using your passport, include a copy of the page that shows your birth date, country of origin, etc.

Your travel document must show proof of status (citizenship or residency), as well as photo identification. Your travel document must be issued by a government and include your name, photo, date of birth, document number, and the issue and expiry dates, if applicable. A travel document is used only by individuals who cannot obtain a passport.

Also:

Copy of the biographical data page of a passport or travel document
Purpose

To confirm the applicant's identity

Document requirements

A clear and legible copy of the biographical data page of a passport or travel document must be provided.

 

[ag2015usa]

It's oneo f those things people do "just in case". It isn't required.

 

[JK_CAD]

They were required when Express Entry started in 2015 but now it's changed. There have been rejections in past due to this so we all said that it is better to upload everything. For now you should do not worry.

 

[JoacRy]

Just to what the others have said, it's not required (or so it says) on the 'Upload section'. However this is what I did include:

1) My current passport and bio-metric page
2) All Entry & Exit Visa stamps
3) My previous passport and bio-metric page
4) All Entry & Exit Visa Stamps
5) Detailed list of countries I went to in Europe which did not have Entry or Exit Visa stamps
6) Detailed Itinerary for all countries I visited for which I have Entry and Exit Stamps (and those I visited which don't have Entry and Exit stamps).
7) Index on the first page which includes a hyperlink to information in the document (just to make the Visa Officer's life easier).

As I say I think I may have gone overboard but I didn't want to take any chances.

 

[LahoriCEC]

You are freaking me out!

I did not even upload my PGWP, just the Bio page of the passport.

 

[JoacRy]

You are freaking me out!

I did not even upload my PGWP, just the Bio page of the passport.

That was not my intention. I am just telling you what I did. I included my Work Permit as part of LOE as well (but it did not say anywhere that you had to).

I'm sorry I didn't mean to upset you.

 

[JK_CAD]

As said before, many applicants do not want to take chances so they do upload all the documents. If they have not mentioned it then you should not worry about it. If they need any document, they will ask you.

 

[Scottygirl]

You are freaking me out!

I did not even upload my PGWP, just the Bio page of the passport.

We only uploaded the bio page of our passports - details of where we travelled etc were included in the 'travel history' of our application (we didn't have exit/entry stamps for all our journeys so didn't see the point including copies of the other passport pages)

 

[Asivad Anac]

You are freaking me out!

I did not even upload my PGWP, just the Bio page of the passport.

You have done exactly as required. Relax.