Is there a need to attest/notarize all the document copies that we are submitting ?
I have an understanding that we are supposed to translate any docments that are not in English, and then these translated copies have to be verified or attested by accredited translator
But for the document copies that are originally in English, do we have to get these copies attested as well ?
This requirement is not mentioned anywhere in the letter I receive. The VO basically asks for copies of documents, but does not say (attested or verified or notarized copies). So Should i get ALL COPIES attested or not ?
Its required by VO and is mentioned in their instruction sheet clearly Gather documents as listed. Check () each item on the checklist and attach the checklist to your documents (a paper clip will do). Place all documents in a sealed envelope. Do not send originals unless otherwise stated. Send notarized photocopies of all documents except the police certificates, which must be originals. If your documents are not in English or French, send a notarized (certified) translation with a copy how come you say NO NEED
See these are the factors involved in delaying your process and then you start blaming to VO.
PLEASE DO AS DIRECTED BY VO
I'm wondering which version of the instructions you're referring to. My visa-specific instructions for Buffalo, USA read like this:
Gather documents as listed. Check each item on the checklist and attach the checklist to your
photocopied documents (a paper clip will do). Place all documents in a sealed envelope. Do not send
originals unless otherwise stated. If your documents are not in English or French, send a notarized
(certified) translation with a copy of the originals.
That's why I posted to the forum to ask about this a couple of days ago.
Okay, so I pulled the directions for England, and they read like this:
Gather documents as listed. Check each item on the checklist and attach the checklist to your
documents (a paper clip will do). Place all documents in a sealed envelope. Do not send originals unless
otherwise stated. Send notarized photocopies of all documents except the police certificates, which must be
originals. If your documents are not in English or French, send a notarized (certified) translation with a copy
of the originals.
So the CIC knows what it's asking for and spells it out in Appendix A of the visa office-specific instructions. If it says to send notarized copies, then by all means, do it. My instructions don't say that though, so I think it's safe for me to skip.
