Statutory of Declaration
Jun 16th 2014, 5:58 am
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Statutory of Declaration
Hi guys,
For the spousal sponsorship do we just one statutory of declaration that myself and my partner do, or do we need friends/family to do it too?
Seems incredibly expensive for that and documents to be notarised.
For the spousal sponsorship do we just one statutory of declaration that myself and my partner do, or do we need friends/family to do it too?
Seems incredibly expensive for that and documents to be notarised.
Jun 20th 2014, 5:06 am
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Re: Statutory of Declaration
So I've read up a bit further on this, just wondering if it is ok to have my parents do it?
Jun 20th 2014, 7:14 am
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Are you applying as married or as common-law?
Jun 20th 2014, 3:07 pm
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common law
Jun 21st 2014, 11:13 pm
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Sorry, didn't didn't read the rules!
Instead of making a new thread, I've looked further into it and I'm not sure if I need IMM 5409, is this only for co-signers as it says on the CIC site. I'm reading conflicting information on this site about if I need this form or not?
This is the last thing we need to do before we sent out our application, so any help is appreciated.
Instead of making a new thread, I've looked further into it and I'm not sure if I need IMM 5409, is this only for co-signers as it says on the CIC site. I'm reading conflicting information on this site about if I need this form or not?
This is the last thing we need to do before we sent out our application, so any help is appreciated.
Jun 21st 2014, 11:38 pm
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Re: Statutory of Declaration
Statutory Declaration of Common-Law Union (IMM 5409)
Who must complete this form?
This form must be completed and signed by the sponsor and common-law partner, only if the latter is a co-signer on the application
This is part of the package if applying from outside of Canada.
Application to Sponsor a Member of the Family Class
Who must complete this form?
This form must be completed and signed by the sponsor and common-law partner, only if the latter is a co-signer on the application
This is part of the package if applying from outside of Canada.
Application to Sponsor a Member of the Family Class
Jun 22nd 2014, 12:12 am
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Re: Statutory of Declaration
5409 is only if you have a cosigner, correct, so you don't need that.
You do need letters from friends and family affirming your relationship and two have to be notarized. It's in the principal applicant's checklist, can't remember what number, 12 maybe? (On my phone and don't have the firm's handy.)
You do need letters from friends and family affirming your relationship and two have to be notarized. It's in the principal applicant's checklist, can't remember what number, 12 maybe? (On my phone and don't have the firm's handy.)
Jun 22nd 2014, 1:10 am
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5409 is only if you have a cosigner, correct, so you don't need that.
You do need letters from friends and family affirming your relationship and two have to be notarized. It's in the principal applicant's checklist, can't remember what number, 12 maybe? (On my phone and don't have the firm's handy.)
You do need letters from friends and family affirming your relationship and two have to be notarized. It's in the principal applicant's checklist, can't remember what number, 12 maybe? (On my phone and don't have the firm's handy.)
Ok perfect thanks! I thought I didn't then people on this forum and others are saying it is best too!.
The cheapest I can find for notarizing is 65 pounds, and he does up to 10. So I might as well do the statutory of declaration anyway if I have to pay 65 quid?
Jun 22nd 2014, 5:10 am
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They're only allowed to charge £5 per copy. It's regulated. Find someone else.
Jun 22nd 2014, 5:59 am
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Wow, everywhere in Newcastle where I'm from seems to charge this.
Jun 22nd 2014, 6:26 am
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I paid £5 on Fleet Street on central London...
Jun 22nd 2014, 6:57 am
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Wow I'm getting robbed. Did you go to a notary public?
Jun 22nd 2014, 7:11 am
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Yep, can't remember the name. Just googled law firms in London, found one close to work on Fleet Street, called them and said I needed a doc notarized. Met the woman an hour later and handed her a tenner for two docs after my friend signed them. Done. 
Jun 22nd 2014, 8:28 am
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I've contacted a few law firms and they are charging by the hour. I'll dig further.
Thanks! If its only a fiver I'll do the Statutory of Declaration.
Thanks! If its only a fiver I'll do the Statutory of Declaration.
Jun 25th 2014, 5:57 am
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Found one. Whilst I'm there anything else I should get notarised? 2 Statements from friends, the Common law declaration and anything else?
