I apologize in advance if this has already been addressed, but I did perform several searches and am now more confused than ever!
I am moving from Toronto to Dubai at the end of this month (IA). I have accepted a job, and my visa is in process. However, I am married and my wife will be accompanying me. I understand from the HR contact at my new employer that she will initially enter on a visit visa, and then I can sponsor her once we are in Dubai.
For the sponsoring process, I understand that our marriage certificate must be authenticated. We were married in Pakistan, and as such, I'm not sure whether DFAIT in Canada still authenticates the documents, or whether I can send them directly to the UAE Embassy in Ottawa, or whether I will have to initially get them verified by the Pakistani Embassy. Finally, does the original document have to be notarized, or just a copy? Which one is sent to all of the embassies for authentication?
I tried asking the HR Manager these questions, and he wasn't any help at all. So, I thought I'd turn to the real experts!