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Order NowCanadian immigration authorities, including Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and provincial bodies, meticulously cross-reference every detail in your application package. Inconsistencies in how your name or date of birth appears across translated documents—like diplomas, birth certificates, or police records—can raise doubts about authenticity and lead to processing delays or requests for a new translation.
Decide on a single, official English format for your name that matches your passport. Provide this exact format to your certified translation service. Specify the order of given and family names, and whether to include middle names or maiden names. If your original documents use different name variations, a translator's note explaining the discrepancy is often required to preempt questions from Ontario or federal case processing centres.
Canadian documents typically use the DD/MM/YYYY format. Clearly indicate which date format (e.g., 05/04/2023 for April 5th) is used in your original documents to prevent the translator from misinterpreting day and month. Consistency is key: if your birth certificate translation uses 15/03/1990, your marriage certificate translation must use the same format, not "March 15, 1990."
When submitting documents for translation from Alberta, create a master reference sheet with your standardized name, date of birth, and other key personal details. Share this sheet with your translation agency to ensure uniformity across all your documents. A professional agency serving Ontario and Canadian clients will understand these requirements and can often provide a glossary for your specific file to guarantee consistency.
