What is EBBI? Explore Beyond Borders Inc. is a Toronto-based Canadian immigration and Philippine document services company, operating under the legal authority of Atty. George M. Garvida, Barrister & Solicitor (LSO 68091D). We help clients with IRCC applications, NBI/PSA documents, secure client portal uploads, and end-to-end case support. Atty. Garvida profile · About EBBI · Client resources · Client portal · Terms of Use

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Client How-To Guides

Print-friendly checklists — general information only, not legal advice.

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These guides help you prepare documents for your EBBI representative. Your lawyer reviews everything before anything is filed with IRCC. Need help? Call (647) 780-4069, use our client portal, or request a case status update. New to EBBI? See client resources for divorce intake, RCIP, and pathway forms.

How to sign IMM5476 (Use of a Representative)

  1. Download the draft from your EBBI client portal or pick it up at our office.
  2. Read all sections — confirm your name, date of birth, and passport number match your passport exactly.
  3. Sign and date where indicated (Applicant signature). Use the same signature as on your passport if possible.
  4. If a spouse or dependant must sign, ensure each person signs their own section.
  5. Scan or photograph the signed form (PDF preferred, max 5 MB for IRCC uploads).
  6. Upload through the portal under Documents requested by EBBI, or email to your representative.

⚖️ EBBI prepares drafts for review. Atty. George M. Garvida must review before filing.

How to upload documents in the client portal

  1. Go to explorebeyondborders.ca/portal/login.html
  2. Enter your client number (e.g. EBBI-C00042) and the PIN we emailed you.
  3. Accept the privacy notice on first login.
  4. Under Documents requested by EBBI, choose the item and upload PDF, JPG, or PNG (max 5 MB).
  5. For general uploads, use the Documents section and select your case if prompted.
  6. After upload, your representative is notified automatically.

Lost your PIN? Contact us — we can reset portal access securely.

NBI clearance & PSA certificate checklist

NBI (Philippines)

  • Two valid government IDs (passport + one other)
  • Completed NBI application form (online or paper via EBBI)
  • Authorization letter if applying through a representative
  • Processing time varies — plan ahead for PR or visa deadlines

PSA (civil registry)

  • Know the certificate type: birth, marriage, CENOMAR, or death
  • Full name at birth, parents' names, place of registration
  • Authorization if a third party collects the certificate

Print blank NBI/PSA forms → · PSA authorization letter template →

IRCC digital photo specifications (summary)

  • Plain white or light background, face centred, neutral expression
  • Recent photo (taken within 6 months for most applications)
  • No filters, hats, or sunglasses (religious headwear excepted)
  • File size and dimensions must meet IRCC online upload limits
  • See the official IRCC photograph specifications for your application type

When in doubt, use a professional passport-photo studio and ask for IRCC-compliant digital files. This summary is general information only — not legal advice.