A member asked whether academic transcripts and certificates need formal attestation before submitting an IRCC visa application, or whether a scan of the original documents is enough.
What the thread confirmed:- A plain scanned copy of the original marksheet and certificate is accepted for the initial IRCC submission — attestation isn't required at this stage.
- This applies specifically to visa submissions handled through IRCC, as opposed to other processes (like Educational Credential Assessments) that may have their own document requirements.
Practical takeaway: for the IRCC application itself, scan your original certificate and transcript clearly and upload them — you don't need to get them attested first. If a specific program or provincial stream later asks for certified or notarized copies, follow that instruction separately, but it isn't the default requirement for the core visa submission.