1) would I need the original translated document, or is a scan enough? (if the translator is in Canada and I'm not, for example).
2) instead of giving my document to be translated by a notary of a certified Canadian translator, may a friend translate my documents and provide a notarized affidavit that the translation is correct?
1) would I need the original translated document, or is a scan enough? (if the translator is in Canada and I'm not, for example).
2) instead of giving my document to be translated by a notary of a certified Canadian translator, may a friend translate my documents and provide a notarized affidavit that the translation is correct?
I don't believe you can get a translation from a friend, has to be an approved translator
"Translation of documents
If a supporting document is in a language other than English or French, the applicant must provide IRCC with a copy of the original document as well as a version translated by a certified translator.
If a supporting document is in a language other than English or French, the applicant must provide IRCC with:
the English or French translation; and
an affidavit from the person who completed the translations; and
a certified photocopy of the original document.
The instruction guide for Express Entry candidates and applicants explains how to meet these requirements."
from http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/tools/perm/express/intake-complete.asp
