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What language should my supporting documentation be in?

Unless instructed otherwise by a CIC employee, all supporting documentation must be:

• in English or French; or

If it is not in English or French, it must be accompanied by:

• the English or French translation; and
• an affidavit from the person who completed the translation; and
• a certified photocopy of the original document.

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