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sweet_love ![]() New Member ![]() ![]() Joined: 21 Mar 2010 Status: Offline Points: 38 |
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Hi everyone, does block letters means ALL CAPS (Capital)... or i can also use lower case letter? (a sans-serif typeface or letter) |
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redeagle ![]() Top Member ![]() ![]() Joined: 03 Dec 2009 Location: Gibsons, BC Status: Offline Points: 1178 |
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We had this one not long ago, block letters means individual letters, not joined up. However if you would prefure to write everything in Capitals thats your choice.
But Capital means THIS Block means this |
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"Will this matter a year from now?"
Probably, this is gonna be a one hell of a long journey. |
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dpenabill ![]() Top Member ![]() Joined: 29 Nov 2009 Status: Offline Points: 6407 |
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Block letters refer to either upper or lower case. Any narrative answer (for example, as is the case for several items in the questionnaires) THAT IS WRITTEN IN ALL CAPS WOULD BE ANNOYING but still OK. We put many one word answers in all caps, but for any answer involving two or more words we capitalized as provided by the rules of composition generally.
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Bureaucracy is what bureaucracy does, or When in doubt, follow the instructions. Otherwise, follow the instructions.
BTW: Not an expert, not a Can. lawyer, never worked in immigration |
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boundary47 ![]() Senior Member ![]() Joined: 01 Dec 2009 Status: Offline Points: 317 |
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This is typical of the many confusing aspects of applying for permanent residence. I think many of us felt anxiety when trying to decide how to complete the forms. Sometimes, the requirements are unclear and other times, they're contradictory. This makes it very stressful for applicants because so much depends on our applications. Whenever you're not sure, start by asking yourself why they may have this requirement, and it will help you to gain a little more confidence that you're on the right track. Clearly, the issue with block letters is legibility. Some people's cursive (joined) handwriting is just plain impossible to read! That is a very good reason for CIC to insist that applicants print in unjoined, individual letters. But how to express that requirement? I guess "Block Letters" is as good a description as any. You can use the same reasoning with any of the requirements that are unclear. Start by asking yourself what information CIC would be seeking to assess your application, and it will often become clear how to handle the question. Certainly, ALWAYS check here if you're not sure what to do! But by thinking about what CIC is trying to learn about you, you'll feel a lot more confidence in sifting through the suggestions you read here. And maybe even more important, your answers to the questions in the forms will be better and more informative to CIC.
Edited by boundary47 - 21 Mar 2010 at 2:38pm |
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fountain_80 ![]() Average Member ![]() Joined: 30 Nov 2009 Status: Offline Points: 236 |
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This requirement of filling out the form in CAPITALS is only there so that the forms are legible and easy to read when completed. Also, this requirement is mostly for the people filling it by hand; since some tend to have pretty creative writing styles.
If you are filling them on computer, this requirement is optional, as information will be legible and easy to read.
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redeagle ![]() Top Member ![]() ![]() Joined: 03 Dec 2009 Location: Gibsons, BC Status: Offline Points: 1178 |
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You dont even need to do it in capitals if you are writing by hand, as long as it isnt joined up, the instructions are clear........ Make sure the dude can read it !
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"Will this matter a year from now?"
Probably, this is gonna be a one hell of a long journey. |
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dpenabill ![]() Top Member ![]() Joined: 29 Nov 2009 Status: Offline Points: 6407 |
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ditto redeagle, and boundary47 -- the requirement really only demands legible print. If it is legible, it is not as if they deduct points based on technical performance.
U.S. case law has clearly ruled that "block letters" include upper and lower case. U.S. case law is not binding in Canada. But common sense also matters. A lot. And for anyone who might harbor doubts still, and lean toward all CAPS in a narrative answer, think about it -- all CAPS is harder to read. Making your application harder to read will not endear a bureaucrat to your cause. |
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Bureaucracy is what bureaucracy does, or When in doubt, follow the instructions. Otherwise, follow the instructions.
BTW: Not an expert, not a Can. lawyer, never worked in immigration |
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