Two Pieces Of Identification Question

[coolz3ro]

Hi All,

I am applying for Canadian citizenship together with my children and one of the requirements to be submitted is
2 pieces of Identification like a Health Card or School records and one of those Id's should have their photo on it.
But in Ontario children under 15 years old does not have a photo on their Health card and their school does not also
provide id's. Do you think CIC will accept the biographical pages of their Philippine passport or Canadian PR card as
proof of their identification with a photo?

Should I also make an explanation letter why their Health card or school record does not photos on it?

Your replies will be greatly appreciated.

thanks,

Chris

 

[sm2312]

Hi Chris,

I had a similar problem and have sent a copy of the health card and passport along with a letter explaining the absence on a school id with photograph. I don't know if this will help you as my application was only sent in early Dec2013 and it is still possible that they send it back!!

 

[Oct13]

The passport is a photo ID, and although it is requested separately, it still acts as a photo ID. The PR card is not. You do not need to provide any letter. This is an extract from the website:

"3.Two (2) pieces of the child's personal identification

Both pieces of identification should show your child's name and date of birth, one of which must have a photo on it.

Examples include:
•school record
•health insurance card

If there is information on both sides of your child's personal identification documents, provide a photocopy of both sides.

For a child under school age, identification such as:
•a passport page containing his or her photo and personal details, or
•a hospital or immunization record, may be provided

Format: Clear and legible photocopy"

This is a link to the website:

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/guides/CIT0003ETOC.asp#CIT0003E4

Although the passport ID is listed for under-school age children, it is only an example. It applies for any child.

I did submit my application in October and that is what I provided for my children.

 

[Travel Dream]

Format: Clear and legible photocopy"[/i][/b]

what does legible photocopy mean? is it different from regular photocopy?

 

[jujuberanch]

it means that the photocopy needs to be clear enough to read.

what does legible photocopy mean? is it different from regular photocopy?