Immigration
A rejected translation can send an entire application back. The rule is simple, yet almost everyone misunderstands it.
Who may translate
A translation for IRCC cannot be done by the applicant or by a family member, even a perfectly bilingual one. It must come from a recognized translator, or be accompanied by an affidavit.
What must accompany the translation
- A copy of the original document
- The complete translation, with no summary or omission
- The translator’s attestation or the affidavit
The trap of partial documents
Translating only the useful page of a statement or certificate is a common cause of refusal. The document must be translated in full — stamps and handwritten notes included.