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Lawyer Notary HELP $13.28 Visitor Visa Invitation Letter FREE Sample Template

Fri, 03 Apr 2015 05:33:06 GMT

For more information about applications and procedures to visit Canada, please visit the CIC link.

Canada will only permit a limited number of citizens from “friendly” countries around the world to visit Canada as a tourist/temporary resident without a proper visa. As a general rule, if you are a holder of a foreign/alien’s passport/travel document, you will need to apply for a visa for entry into Canada.

As Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents, you are entitled to be reunited with family members and friends in Canada who live in other countries around the world. You may wish to invite them to visit for a vacation, for a special occasion like the birth of your child, a wedding, a medical emergency or death on compassionate grounds.

The Consular offices and the Department of Citizenship and Immigration Canada will issue tourist visas to your family and friends provided you provide them with genuine and sufficient information/documentation regarding the visit to Canada.

Although the CIC website indicates that “sometimes… they may ask for a letter of invitation from someone in Canada”, it is actually a standard requirement that should be followed and provided for all applications for a visitor visa or a super visa to Canada.

At minimum, the required information as listed on the CIC website should be provided within your letter of invitation.

The common reasons that many applications for a visitor visa get rejected or a denial include the following:

1. Failure to provide the enumerated list of information and documentation clearly indicated on the CIC website;
2. Applications not properly signed and dated;
3. Lack of travel history or not providing a proper reason why there is a lack of travel history;
4. Insufficient information about ties to home country or evidence that shows there are ongoing family or work obligations or assets and other properties that the visitor will need and want to return home upon completion of the expected travel vacation/visit to Canada;
5. Insufficient information that the family and friends in Canada will have sufficient funds or unwillingness to provide for, or a lack of a proper undertaking statement of responsibility for the visitor/tourist during his/her stay in Canada; and
6. Lack of evidence that health and travel insurance coverage will be purchased if the visa is granted. Canada will not be responsible for any medical costs for foreigners. Medical cost is NEVER free. Provincial Health Care Plan, or OHIP, if you are living in Ontario, will not cover medical and emergency costs for tourists/visitors.

As indicated on the CIC website, the Government of Canada does not guarantee that it will grant a visitor visa even if a letter of invitation is submitted. However, based on my legal practice and experience, submitting a proper notarized letter of invitation signed and sealed by a registered officer of the courts and lawyer will definitely help a lot. The fact is, this is not just any letter, it is actually a statutory declaration of responsibility. It is a legal document. You must provide information you know is truthful and in good faith. When you get it notarized or commissioned, you are swearing under oaths before an officer of the courts. There are real criminal sanctions and consequences if you are found to be providing false information within the letter.

I encourage you to contact my office via email vinhtranlaw@hotmail.com and ask for a free sample template of the letter of invitation for your revision and use. Review my website for fees and contact my office again for a meeting for notarization.

Lawyer Notary HELP $13.28 Used Vehicle Family Gift Transfer Notarization

Fri, 03 Apr 2015 05:23:02 GMT

Transferring ownership of a used vehicle between unrelated persons will trigger a sales tax collection and payment to be given to the government.

A transfer of a used vehicle between related family members as a gift can prevent payment of tax to the government upon submission of the following documents to Service Ontario centre:

a completed sworn statement for a Family Gift of a Used Motor Vehicle in the Province of Ontario form
proof of Ontario insurance
your Ontario driver's licence
Safety Standards Certificate (not required for spouse to spouse transfers)
emissions test (if applicable)
vehicle ownership permit with the completed portion on the back, and
a completed plate transfer declaration if you are also transferring the licence plate (this is required on spouse to spouse transfers in order to exempt them from the Safety Standards Certificate and the Drive Clean emissions test requirements).

The Sworn Statement for a Family Gift of a Used Motor Vehicle can be signed and sealed by a Lawyer, Notary Public, Commissioner of Oaths or a Justice of the Peace for a fee. Pursuant to the city bylaws, most municipal councilors will also have the legal authority to sign and seal this form for free if you are able to arrange a meeting with your local councilors.

Lawyer Notary HELP $13.28/$8.85 Certified True Copies - Transcripts - Passports - ID's - Visas - Degrees

Fri, 03 Apr 2015 04:19:49 GMT

In Ontario, only a notary public is legally authorized by way of legislative mandates to certify and validate a photocopy of the original document as “certified true copy of the original document.”

Many people mistakenly assume that by the authority of certain professions or by virtue of the government offices they hold, that they are entitled to certify a document as a certified true copy. Many people still believe that for examples: doctors, principals, postmasters, clergies, engineers, police officers, accountants, bankers, city councilors, immigration consultants, and even lawyers, paralegals and commissioners of oaths have the automatic legal authority to notarize and certify a document as a certified true copy. It is true that these individuals by the authority of their offices may be guarantors or having the authority to swear a person under oaths (city councilors, lawyers, paralegals, commissioners of oaths etc.), or to endorse the document within the specific scope related to their profession and within geographic limits, and limited duration. However, in Ontario, legally they do not have the authority to notarize documents until such time that they get themselves registered or get appointed to become notaries public pursuant to legislative requirements (the Notaries Act, R.S.O. 1990). Hence, until such a time, they do not have a registered notary seal for use on the certified true copies.

The process of certifying a document requires the notary public to inspect/examine the photocopy and the original document and comparing the two documents to ensure that the photocopy is exactly the same as the original document. When the notary public is satisfied that the two documents are identical, by the authority under the Notaries Act, R.S.O. 1990, he/she will insert a certifying statement onto the document or through a cover letter certificate certifying and validating the photocopy document as the “true and accurate copy of the original document as examined on a specified date.” A signature of the notary public and his/her original notary public seal notary stamp will be signed and imprinted/embossed on the document to finalize the process. The main purpose of notarizing a document as a certified true copy is to avoid surrendering or giving up possession of the original document to certain agencies for fear of lost or damage of the original document. A notable point regarding this process is the fact that it does not certify that the original document is genuine, only the issuers of the original document (schools, universities, colleges, police offices, passport offices and other government agencies etc.) can validate the genuineness of the document. The process of certifying a document as a certified true copy merely confirms that the photocopy is the exact copy of the primary/original document.

For examples of the various documents and certificates that a notary public is often requested to certify as certified as certified true copies or notarial true copies are:

Certified true copy seal for a passport
Certified true copy seal for a driver's license
Certified true copy seal for a citizenship card
Certified true copy seal for a permanent resident card - PR Card
Certified true copy of university degrees and diplomas
Certified true copy of highschool transcripts
Certified true copy of university transcripts
Certified true copy of birth certificate
Certified true copy of marriage certificate
Certified true copy of a will
Certified true copy of death certificate
Certified true copy of criminal record background check
Certified true copy of letters and memos
Certified true copy of visas
Certified true copy of utility bills
Certified true copy of membership cards

Lawyer Notary HELP $13.28 Criminal Background Check Police Clearance

Fri, 03 Apr 2015 03:58:45 GMT

Police Record Check and Clearance Letters are often used for various purposes and requested by both public and private agencies, organizations, companies and government authorities. These certificates are often requested for various purposes including but not limited to:

Teaching in foreign countries like South Korea, Japan, the UK and Brazil
Adoptions - International, National and Provincial Applications
Travel Requirements for Visas, Waivers and Security Verification
Employment for private and public agencies and corporations
Volunteer work
Applications for Canadian Citizenship and Immigration matters
Procedural Requirements for record suspensions (pardon) and USA waivers
By Court Order
Name Change Application

Accordingly, depending on the needs, you may obtain the clearance letter or criminal record check via the local police station, for example, in Toronto at the following link Toronto Police Clearance Certificate, and for a criminal record check through the RCMP.

Unlike other documents wherein you require a lawyer/notary public to certify the documents as certified true copies, with the clearance letter and the criminal record check, they must be further confirmed by a lawyer/notary to be original and authentic documents. It is only then can the documents be submitted to the agency or embassy for further confirmation and inspection.

If you require additional information about the notarization of police clearance letter/certificate or criminal record check or fingerprinting services for FBI check, I welcome your questions via text 647-209-7389 or via email vinhtranlaw@hotmail.com Counties, Districts, Municipalities, Townships, Regions and Cities in Ontario 05/13/2014

When completing forms, declarations, affidavits etc. there are always sections within these documents where one must insert a name of a County, District, Municipality, Town, Region or City. Many people are confused by how various regions are categorized and named in Ontario. Especially, when there are areas where there is but one category "City", like the City of Toronto. Whereas, there are some places where the name of the region is referred to as City but it is also under the jurisdiction of a larger category such as a Region or Village. for example, the City of Vaughan is actually under a larger region called the Regional Municipality of York. References and categorization of counties, districts, municipalities, towns, regions and cities are based on various factors including, history of the region, the geographic size and boundaries, the population, politics, and various services being divided/provided between the different levels of government, for examples health care, transits, roads and development, policing, and waste management. etc.

Below, I have taken the liberty to simplify the procedures for your ease and reference of the various regions within the Greater Toronto Area in the Province of Ontario. For additional information and how your area is properly called or named, please refer to the Association of the Municipalities Ontario link.
Whereas the headings below indicate City/Region/County with smaller municipalities as listed with the proper legal title and name of the municipalities.

City of Toronto

Regional Municipality of Durham

Regional Municipality of Halton

Regional Municipality of Niagara

Regional Municipality of Peel

Regional Municipality of Waterloo

Regional Municipality of York

Notary Public vs. Commissioner of Oaths in Toronto, Ontario, Canada 05/05/2014

What's a notary public?
What's the correct usage and spelling?
What's a Commissioner of Oaths?
What's a Commissioner for Taking Affidavits?
How to become a Notary Public?
How to become a Commissioner of Oaths?
What are the similarities and differences?

Notary Public is often incorrectly spelled as "notory public" or by switching the ordering to "public notary". The plural form of Notary Public is "notaries public" or just "notaries" which is again often incorrectly spelled as "notories public", "notarys public", and "notary publics."

A notary public is a person legally authorized to:

attest declarations,
administer oaths,
take affidavits,
commission statutory declarations,
confirm identities,
witnessing signatures,
authenticate or certify documents or copies of documents as certified true copies,
execute, attesting, drawing, passing, keeping and issuing all deeds and contracts, charter-parties and other mercantile transactions and commercial instruments that may be brought before him or her for public protestation.

In most jurisdictions around the world, private persons may apply and take examinations to become a notary public. Once appointed as a notary public such a person is then authorized to perform some, but not all, of the above noted tasks with limitations including territory, duration (approximately three years) and scope of the task.

In Canada, non-lawyers who wish to be appointed as notaries public can do so by submitting an application through the Ministry of the Attorney General for appointment under the provincial Lieutenant Governor. Again, non-lawyer notaries public will have limitations in their powers including, territory, duration and scope of the task.

A lawyer does not have an automatic power of a notary public until he or she is appointed by applying for registration through the Official Documents Services branch of the Provincial Government Services. Therefore, most but not all lawyers are notaries public. But once appointed, the lawyer-notary may perform all noted tasks mentioned above without restrictions and limitations in territory, duration, and scope. In Ontario, notaries public's powers are based on the Notaries Act.

In contrast, a commissioner of oaths or commissioner or sometimes referred to as a commissioner for taking affidavits etc. in and for the Courts and the Province of ____________(specify the name of the Province), is a person who is appointed by virtue of certain offices he/she holds (municipal, provincial and federal employees (Tax) and clerks, elected officials/councillors) or by professions (lawyers, paralegals, engineers etc.). A commissioner of oaths is legally authorized to:

witness a signature
administer and commission oaths
attesting affidavits and statutory declarations,

When a person a person is appointed by virtue of his or her profession, there is no need to apply to become a commissioner of oaths. A commissioner of oaths' powers are legislatively based on the Commissioner for Taking Affidavits Act. It is noteworthy that pursuant to the Commissioner of Taking Act, a Commissioner of Oaths does not have the legal authority to certify documents as true copies or having the ability to bind parties to contracts and agreements.

Non-lawyer commissioners of oaths will have limits in the manner they may commission documents. Usually their powers are limited to the task/scope specific to their office or profession and their powers will be limited to a three-year term with permission to renew as well as territory restrictions to a city or province. They do not have the authority to commission documents for federal and international use, unless they are federal employees or federal elected officials.

Whereas, lawyers who are admitted to practice law by the Law Society will have the power by virtue of their profession to witness, commission and administer and commission oaths, affidavits and statutory declarations for use across all jurisdictions without limitations.

Both the Notaries Act and the Commissioner for Taking Affidavits Act have sanctions and prosecution consequences for those found guilty of breaching these Acts.

For certainty that your documents will not get rejected or delayed, it would be wise to contact a person who has the legal designations of a lawyer, notary public, and commissioner of oaths.

Witnessing Contracts and Agreements by a Notary Public in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. 04/22/2014

Witnessing of a Signature - Agreements, Contracts and Releases

Except for Wills and Powers of Attorney, most if not all agreements and contracts DO NOT require a witness or a notary public to notarize them in order for them to be considered valid or legally binding in the court of law. In other words, most contracts, but not all, do not require notarization to be enforceable. However, when the parties want the contract to be readily recognized by institutions such as banks and government agencies who may have good reasons to question the authenticity of the contract or the identities of the parties, then one of the ways to avoid attracting suspicions and causing delays for recognition and approval by the institutions is to have the contract/agreement notarized by a notary public who is obliged to confirm the parties' identities as well as swearing the parties under oaths in respect to terms of the Agreement. It is important to note that a notary public can bind the parties to the Agreement but that does not mean that the notarization can prevent one party from breaching such an Agreement at his or her own will.
Medicine - Dentistry - Incorporation Renewal Notary Public in Toronto, Ontario, Canada 04/22/2014

Professional Incorporation and Renewal - CPSO - Statutory Declaration to Practising Medicine - Annual Renewal Certificate of Incorporation to Practice Medicine.

Pursuant to the Regulated Health Professions Act, College members (doctors, dentists and nurses) are permitted to establish a corporation for the purpose of practising medicine. In order to maintain the status of a corporation, members are required to submit forms and statutory declaration annually for a certificate of authorization for a corporation to practise medicine.

Prior to being a lawyer, I worked at various hospitals in Ontario as a clerk, an administrator, a medical procedural auditor and a consultant to various projects . I was there during the SARS crisis. I was one of the persons responsible for introducing and improving triage care protocols to reduce waiting time for ambulances in the Emergency rooms across Ontario. I maintain very good relationships with numerous medical professionals as friends and now clients. Many of my clients are doctors, dentists and nurses who have incorporated their practices. I welcome the opportunity to work and assist you with all matters related to professional corporations, legal and ethical issues. I am willing and able to travel to your home, private practice, nursing homes, retirement homes, and hospitals to meet and discuss your legal needs.

Hospital for Sick Children
Humber River Regional Hospital
Etobicoke Genral Hospital
North York General Hospital
Mount Sinai Hospital
Princess Margaret Hospital
Queensway General Hospital
Rouge Valley - Centenery Hospital
Sick Kid's
Scarborough Hospital
St Michael's Hospital
St Joseph's Health Centre
Sunnybrook Health Services Centre
Toronto East General Hospital
Toronto General Hospital
Toronto Grace Hospital
Toronto Rehab
Toronto Western Hospital
University Health Network
University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine
Women's College Hospital
Differences Between Affidavits and Statutory Declarations by Commissioner of Oaths in Toronto, Ontario, Canada 04/21/2014

An affidavit is not the same as a statutory declaration, although they have a similar purpose. An affidavit is a sworn statement of fact chronologically detailing the events, evidence, and knowledge of a particular matter. It is often used to give evidence in court proceedings. Evidence being attached to the Affidavit is called an Exhibit. Exhibits are alphabetically listed from “A” onward and each Exhibit must be individually sworn as to the accuracy of the information. The person swearing under oaths to the truthfulness of the Affidavit is called the Affiant or Deponent.

A statutory declaration is also a sworn statement of fact detailing the evidence, transactions, progress, status or discrepancies of a particular issue. It is often based on or subject to a specific statute, policy, or legislative requirements where the individual must provide specific detailed answers pursuant to or referring to the enumerated points or sections of the legislation. It is often required by various other government agencies to secure information from an individual outside the context of court proceedings. Evidence being attached to the statutory declaration can be called Exhibit, but it is often referred to as an Attached Document and is not subject to being sworn individually as to the accuracy of the information. Although, in certain situations, notarized true copies of the documents may be attached as supporting documents. The person declaring the truthfulness under the statutory declaration is called the Declarant.

It is noteworthy that an intentional false statement within an Affidavit or a Statutory Declaration is ground for dismissal, revocation of membership and professional licences and can carry criminal sanctions and penalties pursuant to s. 131 of the Criminal Code of Canada. Therefore, it would be wise to consult with a practising lawyer regarding your statements before swearing, signing and submitting them to the courts or the authorities.

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Lawyer Notary HELP $13.28 Custodianship Declaration Minor Child to Study in Canada

Fri, 03 Apr 2015 03:51:19 GMT

A foreign national child under the age of majority, (18 or 19 depending on the legal definition of each province), may be issued a study permit upon proper required documents are submitted to ensure the care and safety of the child while studying in Canada. To obtain the study permit, at minimum an adult relative in Canada (exp. parent, grandparent, sibling, aunt, and uncle) should submit the following documents evidencing preparation to accept the responsibility as a Guardian of the child during his/her study:

The Custodianship Declaration for Minors Studying in Canada (CIC)
An invitation letter detailing the relationship with the child and evidence of ability to support the child.
Acceptance letter from the school - university - college
Evidence of health insurance for the child during the study period - exp. UHIP and similar health coverage, and
A copy of identifications of the Guardian in Canada - exp. Passport, PR card, Citizenship Card etc.

As a lawyer and notary public for many universities and colleges in Ontario dealing specifically with study permits for foreign students, my credentials and seal are on file with CIC. I am happy to answer additional questions you may have about the study permit for minor children application process via email vinhtranlaw@hotmail.com

Lawyer Notary HELP $13.28 Provincial Nominee Program Application Notarization

Fri, 03 Apr 2015 03:44:20 GMT

One of the many options to immigrate and stay in Canada is making an application under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). Consideration for approval depend on submission of various documents including but not limited to the following:

The PNP Application Form
University Degrees and Transcripts where applicable
Citizenship status - exp. passport and other relevant identifications
Affidavit and exhibits explaining any discrepancies
Affidavit of a Translator where documents are written in a foreign language
Employment Offering Letters and
Copies of Visas - work - study etc.

For more information, you may review the following links:

Other than notarizing and commissioning your PNP application and university degrees, the application process is simple and you do not need any help from a lawyer or an immigration consultant. However, if you need a quick answer to the above mentioned process or a sample template of an Affidavit, please email my office at vinhtranlaw@hotmail.com.

Lawyer Notary HELP $13.28 Vaccination Exemption Waiver Form

Fri, 03 Apr 2015 03:41:42 GMT

Pursuant to the Immunization of School Pupils Act, R.R.O. 1990, REGULATION 645, the medical officer of health is required to collect, keep and maintain immunization record of students attending school in Ontario. The schools are required to report the collection of data to the medical officer of health. There is absolutely no mandatory requirement that a student needed immunization/vaccination in order to attend school. Neither the school or the medical officer of health has the legal right to suspend or exclude a student from attending school for lack of evidence or reporting of immunization. There is an Affidavit - Sworn Statement of Conscience or Religious Belief Vaccination Exemption Form to be acknowledged by the parents that ONLY in the event of an outbreak or risk of an outbreak of a designated disease situated specifically to the school that the medical officer of health MAY have a right to exclude the student from school who has not provided evidence of immunization for fear that such child may be at risk of contacting the disease. Accordingly, the legal parent or guardian of the child may get this vaccination exemption form submitted to the school upon being properly sworn and witnessed by a Commissioner for Taking Affidavits.

Key Terms: Students/Children Immunization/Vaccination Exemption Form Ontario - Toronto School Board of Education - Ministry of Long Term Care - Legal parent and guardian permission for exclusion of vaccination and immunization

Lawyer Oaths Commissioner HELP $13.28 Family Responsibility FRO Forms Arrears Declaration

Fri, 03 Apr 2015 03:38:25 GMT

In Ontario, under the Ministry of Community and Social Services, there is a program called the Family Responsibility Office (FRO) that can assist in enforcing and collecting court order payments for child and spousal support payments. There are regularly used forms used by FRO to assess and enforce court orders, which include but not limited to the Financial Statement and the Statement of Arrears which must be sworn, signed and sealed before a notary public/ commissioner of oaths in Ontario. For more information and print out of these forms, please visit the hyperlinks listed.

Lawyer Notary HELP $13.28 Single Status Non-Impediment Declaration

Fri, 03 Apr 2015 03:36:04 GMT

Destination weddings/ marriage abroad/overseas are legally recognized in Canada. Getting married in foreign countries may require specific documents to be submitted or presented confirming there are no legal impediments to the marriage. At minimum the following documents and procedures must be followed depending on the laws of a particular country:

1. A certificate declaration of non-impediment for marriage abroad - a sample template can be requested from my office. The certificate declaration may need to be translated or written in both English and the Foreign language. Within this declaration, the following information must be included:

Citizenship identification information - exp. notarized copy of passport and/or citizenship card
If applicable, details regarding any divorce and widowhood including particular dates - exp. notarized copy of the divorce papers or death certificate.
Names and dates of births of the couple - exp. notarized copy of birth certificates.
Professions of the couple
Names and contact information of verifiers regarding the relationship, witnesses or consent from parents of the couple.
Proposed date and location of the wedding celebration.
If applicable, a space for witnesses and/or the officiant to sign confirming the marriage.

2. Once the certificate and the attached documents are notarized, you'll need to contact the consulate or embassy regarding whether they wanted the documents authenticated first by the Official Documents Services or by the Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada, or whether the respective embassy would just accept the notarized copies and bypassing the authentication process.

3. Bring the authenticated or legalized package to your destination wedding in case you need to show to customs.