Max Upload limit IRCC Webform too low

[BilalAndShaikh]

Hello everyone.

While my PR application is in process, I went back to my country and got married to my girl there. So I emailed IRCC to inquire on how to add my spouse to my application. They got back to me by saying I can definitely do that by submitting an add-on request with the following forms/documents via the IRCC webform.

• A new Generic Application Form for Canada (IMM 0008) with supporting documents,
• (If applicable) A Schedule A - Background/Declaration (IMM 5669) form,
• (If applicable) An Additional Dependants/Declaration (IMM 0008DEP) form,
• (If applicable) A signed Additional Family Information (IMM 5406) form,
• A copy of the birth certificate, marriage certificate or proof of common-law relationship,
• A copy of the family member's valid passport,
• Police certificates for all countries where the family member over the age of 18 has lived for more than 6 months since turning 18,
• A letter of explanation, and
• If applicable, the proof of payment.

I have gotten all the forms and documents ready. Now when I tried to submit an add-on request via IRCC webform, the max total upload size limit there is 3.5 MB. Within which I can not even upload all the forms let alone the required documents. I tried compressing the forms/documents but they get blurry and I don't comfortable submitting them.

Can some one please advise me on how should I proceed with this?

Thanks and regards,
Bilal Shaikh

 

[jojee2k6]

Hello everyone.

While my PR application is in process, I went back to my country and got married to my girl there. So I emailed IRCC to inquire on how to add my spouse to my application. They got back to me by saying I can definitely do that by submitting an add-on request with the following forms/documents via the IRCC webform.

• A new Generic Application Form for Canada (IMM 0008) with supporting documents,
• (If applicable) A Schedule A - Background/Declaration (IMM 5669) form,
• (If applicable) An Additional Dependants/Declaration (IMM 0008DEP) form,
• (If applicable) A signed Additional Family Information (IMM 5406) form,
• A copy of the birth certificate, marriage certificate or proof of common-law relationship,
• A copy of the family member's valid passport,
• Police certificates for all countries where the family member over the age of 18 has lived for more than 6 months since turning 18,
• A letter of explanation, and
• If applicable, the proof of payment.

I have gotten all the forms and documents ready. Now when I tried to submit an add-on request via IRCC webform, the max total upload size limit there is 3.5 MB. Within which I can not even upload all the forms let alone the required documents. I tried compressing the forms/documents but they get blurry and I don't comfortable submitting them.

Can some one please advise me on how should I proceed with this?

Thanks and regards,
Bilal Shaikh

Use either of following:

• https://smallpdf.com/compress-pdf
  
• In Adobe Reader, File > Save As Other > Optimized PDF or Reduced Size PDF

 

[donkykong]

Send multiple CSE's up to 3.5MB each if the documents are too blurry after compressing.

 

[BilalAndShaikh]

Use either of following:

• https://smallpdf.com/compress-pdf
  
• In Adobe Reader, File > Save As Other > Optimized PDF or Reduced Size PDF

I tried doing that but still can not fit all the forms and documents with in 3.5 MB. :/

 

[BilalAndShaikh]

Send multiple CSE's up to 3.5MB each if the documents are too blurry after compressing.

I can do multiple CSE's. Btw, by CSE's you mean IRCC Webform, right?

Should I send the letter of explanation in the first time and include in it the information of all the forms I am sending to them?

for instance inclusion of a sentence below in the LOE,

'I will be sending forms and all the documents via separate webforms.'

Please advise.

 

[jojee2k6]

I can do multiple CSE's. Btw, by CSE's you mean IRCC Webform, right?

Should I send the letter of explanation in the first time and include in it the information of all the forms I am sending to them?

for instance inclusion of a sentence below in the LOE,

'I will be sending forms and all the documents via separate webforms.'

Please advise.

Yes CSE is via webform that you referring. You can send in multiple and can write that sentence in LOE. No worries! Gud luck

 

[BilalAndShaikh]

Yes CSE is via webform that you referring. You can send in multiple and can write that sentence in LOE. No worries! Gud luck

Okay. I did not consider that.

Thanks alot jojee2k6 and donkykong. <3

 

[monilshah47]

Did u submit via multiple webforms finally? i have the same query
if yes, In how many days did u get the receipt of documents confirmation by ircc?

 

[BilalAndShaikh]

Did u submit via multiple webforms finally? i have the same query
if yes, In how many days did u get the receipt of documents confirmation by ircc?

Yes, I did 3 submissions in total. I received the confirmation email for each submission in about 3-5 days. 3-5 days because I didn't receive confirmation for all of them in the same day. In their confirmation email, they list the documents they received so you know which submission they are referring to. Hope that answers your question and Good luck to you!

 

[BhargavDadhaniya]

Hello everyone.

While my PR application is in process, I went back to my country and got married to my girl there. So I emailed IRCC to inquire on how to add my spouse to my application. They got back to me by saying I can definitely do that by submitting an add-on request with the following forms/documents via the IRCC webform.

• A new Generic Application Form for Canada (IMM 0008) with supporting documents,
• (If applicable) A Schedule A - Background/Declaration (IMM 5669) form,
• (If applicable) An Additional Dependants/Declaration (IMM 0008DEP) form,
• (If applicable) A signed Additional Family Information (IMM 5406) form,
• A copy of the birth certificate, marriage certificate or proof of common-law relationship,
• A copy of the family member's valid passport,
• Police certificates for all countries where the family member over the age of 18 has lived for more than 6 months since turning 18,
• A letter of explanation, and
• If applicable, the proof of payment.

I have gotten all the forms and documents ready. Now when I tried to submit an add-on request via IRCC webform, the max total upload size limit there is 3.5 MB. Within which I can not even upload all the forms let alone the required documents. I tried compressing the forms/documents but they get blurry and I don't comfortable submitting them.

Can some one please advise me on how should I proceed with this?

Thanks and regards,
Bilal Shaikh

Hello,
I received exact same email from CIC now that I am also adding spouse before landing. I will follow same 3 web form strategy with mention in Letter of explanation. Thanks for that.

My query: They did not ask for marriage photos or relationship questionnaire. Do we still need to attach photos in Letter of explanation for their reference. Or photos are not required at all?
Do they ask for photos at later stage or no?

Please let me know.
Thanks

 

[BilalAndShaikh]

Hello,
I received exact same email from CIC now that I am also adding spouse before landing. I will follow same 3 web form strategy with mention in Letter of explanation. Thanks for that.

My query: They did not ask for marriage photos or relationship questionnaire. Do we still need to attach photos in Letter of explanation for their reference. Or photos are not required at all?
Do they ask for photos at later stage or no?

Please let me know.
Thanks

Hey,
They did not ask me for pictures either, however, I am treating it as a known fact. I have spoken to a lot of people who sponsored their spouse and all of them told me that they included those as part of evidence.
I am not sure if you have to include them in your letter of reference. What I did was made a PDF of them and send it separately. I did refer the pdf file name in the letter though and wrote what they are.
I hope this helps you. Good luck.

P.S. IRCC still haven't gotten back to me yet, so I am speaking from other people experience and not mine.

 

[BhargavDadhaniya]

Hey,
They did not ask me for pictures either, however, I am treating it as a known fact. I have spoken to a lot of people who sponsored their spouse and all of them told me that they included those as part of evidence.
I am not sure if you have to include them in your letter of reference. What I did was made a PDF of them and send it separately. I did refer the pdf file name in the letter though and wrote what they are.
I hope this helps you. Good luck.

P.S. IRCC still haven't gotten back to me yet, so I am speaking from other people experience and not mine.

Thank you for your detailed response.
Well, I haven’t attached photos in Letter of explanation and submitted documents yesterday.
So, if I may ask, did they ask for spouse’s medical and biometrics for your case already or you have not heard anything ever since you uploaded documents?

 

[BilalAndShaikh]

Thank you for your detailed response.
Well, I haven’t attached photos in Letter of explanation and submitted documents yesterday.
So, if I may ask, did they ask for spouse’s medical and biometrics for your case already or you have not heard anything ever since you uploaded documents?

I haven't heard back from them as of yet. Expecting something in June!

 

[jaguarWR246]

Hi Friends,


I am asked to upload the documents before june 3rd 2019 and today is already 20th may. I am in the same issue i.e the size of the documents
i tried my best to compress them below 4 but i am not able to do it.


Could you please suggest me if i have to upload them via CSE and a LOE [i may require 2 CSE because of size]
Also i have a doubt where should i pay the application fee, as i am not able to see any buttons for fee payment [may be because the upload stage i am not able to get through]


even if i upload via CSE will they take my forms and enable the payment link ? since my deadline is fast approaching i am very much anxious about this

Please advice


Thank you

 

[BilalAndShaikh]

Hi Friends,


I am asked to upload the documents before june 3rd 2019 and today is already 20th may. I am in the same issue i.e the size of the documents
i tried my best to compress them below 4 but i am not able to do it.


Could you please suggest me if i have to upload them via CSE and a LOE [i may require 2 CSE because of size]
Also i have a doubt where should i pay the application fee, as i am not able to see any buttons for fee payment [may be because the upload stage i am not able to get through]


even if i upload via CSE will they take my forms and enable the payment link ? since my deadline is fast approaching i am very much anxious about this

Please advice


Thank you

Yes, as discussed, you'll have to do multiple CSE submissions and should include an LOE.
As for fee payment, you should be able to find some guidance in IRCC website, which will include a link on where to pay the fee for what purpose.
This is where I did mine > https://eservices.cic.gc.ca/epay/order.do?category=10070
Once you pay the fee, download the receipt and submit it as a part of the document submission (CSE). You can choose to mention that in LOE as well.
Good luck!