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Merge a job or visa PDF pack

Applicants often juggle a cover letter, CV, language scores, and degree scans. When the instructions allow a single upload, merging keeps reviewers from opening files in random order. This checklist is practical—not legal advice, and not a copy of any government rulebook.

Checklist

  1. Download the latest document list from the official portal (requirements change).
  2. Rotate sideways phone scans upright before merge.
  3. Name files on disk so merge order is obvious (01-cover.pdf, 02-cv.pdf, …).
  4. Merge PDF in that order; open the result at 100% zoom on ID pages.
  5. Rotate sideways pages with Rotate PDF before merge when needed.
  6. If size fails validation, Compress PDF and re-check clarity.
  7. Keep separate originals until you receive confirmation the upload was accepted.

Prefer step-by-step tool links? Use the job / visa workflow.

FAQ

Does every visa office want one merged PDF?

No. Some portals ask for separate uploads per document. Read the current instructions on the official site before merging.

What order should documents be in?

Follow the portal checklist if provided. A common pattern is cover letter, resume, then supporting certificates—but your instructions win.

What if the merged file is too large?

Compress after merging, or compress heavy scans first. See /compress/to-2mb for honest size goals.