Reason 45 of 50 · Forms, documents and procedural compliance
Classified asDocument-compliance issue
Supporting evidence in a language other than English or French is uploaded without the required translation package or with an unacceptable translator.
IRCC states that, unless otherwise instructed, documents not in English or French must be accompanied by an English/French translation, an affidavit from the translator, and a certified photocopy of the original document.
Who translated the document, affidavit, certified copy, completeness of translation and whether names/numbers match the original.
The same situation, presented two ways. The right-hand column is what a reapplication needs to look like.
Use a qualified translator and follow the current IRCC rules for the application type. Translate stamps/annotations that are material to the document where needed.
Applicant/family member translating their own document; translating only selected lines; missing affidavit or certified copy where required.
A strong property or civil-status record has little value if the officer cannot properly rely on the untranslated original.
You cannot fix a reason you have not read. Your GCMS notes contain the officer's own words about your file, and requesting them is free — we publish every step.
[S9]. This page is general information, not legal advice.Supporting evidence in a language other than English or French is uploaded without the required translation package or with an unacceptable translator.
IRCC states that, unless otherwise instructed, documents not in English or French must be accompanied by an English/French translation, an affidavit from the translator, and a certified photocopy of the original document.
Who translated the document, affidavit, certified copy, completeness of translation and whether names/numbers match the original.
Use a qualified translator and follow the current IRCC rules for the application type. Translate stamps/annotations that are material to the document where needed.
Applicant/family member translating their own document; translating only selected lines; missing affidavit or certified copy where required.
No. IRCC states that refiling the same information will likely not change the decision. A reapplication has to answer the specific concern the officer recorded — which is why you should read your GCMS notes first and find out exactly what that concern was.
Most refusals cite more than one concern, and only one of them is usually decisive. Your GCMS notes say which. Get them free, or send them to us and we will tell you exactly what to fix.