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[TanakaM]

Hello to everyone.

I have a query, in my express entry profile I mentioned about my husband's bachelor qualification even though ECA was not done, so I did not get any points for that.

Recently I moved to a new house and he can not find his Bachelor certificate now. he does not have any photocopy as well, currently, he has transcripts of Bachelor programme only.

In PR application CIC is asking for his all academic documents, so if I just submit the transcript of his qualification will it be enough, or I need to submit scanned copy of certificates as well.

Thanks a lot in advance to everyone.

Hi,

Since no ECA was done and you did not get any points his education is irrelevant. Therefore, go back to his education history and say he has no education (delete everything) and only mention it in personal history. You will notice that no evidence will be required.

Give a simple explanation in your LOE. e.g - I have removed my husband's education history since no points were awarded for it.

All the best

 

[TanakaM]

Hi All, I have two inquires and am wondering if anyone could share some insight into this? Previously, a member from this forum has shared his answers with me and It was very helpful however, I would like to get more feedback from different people to advance my confidence in providing accurate answers:

1) Names - my parents changed my name in 2002 (because they believed the new name would bring me luck...) Does anyone share similar experience? What documents are required to support the name change? Which Type of Name under Other names would be suitable for my situation

2) Personal Activities section - from 2010/07 to 2010/08 I was between high school and university. How should I address this period? What should be the right activity type I use?

Your help in this regard would be much appreciated.

Hi,

1) Just submit a notarised affidavit declaring the name change and the government documents confirming the change. I do not recall what the options are under type of name, but they were pretty clear.
2) If you started Uni in 2010/07 just say - student- university.

regards

 

[lacr2811]

Hey guys! I have a question about my POF. my husband and I are applying, he is the principal applicant. We are currently living in Canada, he has been working for the same company by 3 years! The POF required for 2 family members is almost $16,000 but we can just show $12,000. Do you guys think is any problem??

Please I really need your advise!!

 

[mona2020]

Hi,

Since no ECA was done and you did not get any points his education is irrelevant. Therefore, go back to his education history and say he has no education (delete everything) and only mention it in personal history. You will notice that no evidence will be required.

Give a simple explanation in your LOE. e.g - I have removed my husband's education history since no points were awarded for it.

All the best

Thank you so much for your quick response.

I can edit/ delete his education in PR application section, but in Express entry's " view application" section I cannot delete or edit it because all information is locked there.

So If I just delete from PR application section will it still stay there EE application section right? will it create any problem?

Thank you so much again, you are such a lifesaver.

 

[TanakaM]

Thank you so much for your quick response.

I can edit/ delete his education in PR application section, but in Express entry's " view application" section I cannot delete or edit it because all information is locked there.

So If I just delete from PR application section will it still stay there EE application section right? will it create any problem?

Thank you so much again, you are such a lifesaver.

You welcome.

You can't edit anything in the EE profile post-ITA, so it will remain there. BUT you are permitted to make any changes you feel necessary in your PR application and give an explanation in your LOE.

This is very common, so no problems will be created.

Regards

 

[TanakaM]

Hey guys! I have a question about my POF. my husband and I are applying, he is the principal applicant. We are currently living in Canada, he has been working for the same company by 3 years! The POF required for 2 family members is almost $16,000 but we can just show $12,000. Do you guys think is any problem??

Please I really need your advise!!

Which category are you applying under? If it is CEC you are not required to show proof of funds. So you can just enter more than the minimum required amount in your EE Profile and leave it at that.

"You don’t need to show that you have enough money to support yourself and your family to meet the program requirements of the Canadian Experience Class (this includes provincial nominees who are part of the CEC stream)."

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/funds.asp

regards

 

[lacr2811]

Which category are you applying under? If it is CEC you are not required to show proof of funds. So you can just enter more than the minimum required amount in your EE Profile and leave it at that.

"You don’t need to show that you have enough money to support yourself and your family to meet the program requirements of the Canadian Experience Class (this includes provincial nominees who are part of the CEC stream)."

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/funds.asp

regards

My husband is the principal applicant! He's applying because he has the Canadian Experience. So we will be fine??
Do we need to include a job letter instead?

Thanks for your answer

 

[TanakaM]

My husband is the principal applicant! He's applying because he has the Canadian Experience. So we will be fine??
Do we need to include a job letter instead?

Thanks for your answer

After completing the preliminary questionnaires and the EE profile it should be very clear which category you are applying under. Most likely CEC.
However, if you are in the FSW category, you will definitely need to show that you have more than the minimum in your bank account.

regards

 

[sohim001]

Hi everyone.

I submitted my e-pr application through express entry portal last week. After submission, I realized that I have not attached translator's affidavit.

I did not submit that many documents in my native language, I submitted bank statement in English, I submitted a statement of government' saving bonds in English from my bank, but I submitted translated the copy of bond certificates as well as extra evidence, which I believe was not mandatory because I submitted a statement from my bank in English but I did not submit translator's affidavit along with those bond certificates.

Now, what can I do? I am deeply worried now.

 

[sumanserah]

Hi,

Please clarify one doubt that I had.

I am the primary applicant, and had ECA done for both my bachelor's and masters degree that I completed in India.

My husband did his bachelors in India, and masters from London. We submitted the ECA only for the Masters as we claimed points only for that.

This is what we were suggested by our consultant as well but just wanted to clarify it once again.

Thanks!!

 

[TanakaM]

Hi,

Please clarify one doubt that I had.

I am the primary applicant, and had ECA done for both my bachelor's and masters degree that I completed in India.

My husband did his bachelors in India, and masters from London. We submitted the ECA only for the Masters as we claimed points only for that.

This is what we were suggested by our consultant as well but just wanted to clarify it once again.

Thanks!!

Hi,

That's perfectly fine as you only get point for your highest qualification.

All the best

 

[TanakaM]

Hi everyone.

I submitted my e-pr application through express entry portal last week. After submission, I realized that I have not attached translator's affidavit.

I did not submit that many documents in my native language, I submitted bank statement in English, I submitted a statement of government' saving bonds in English from my bank, but I submitted translated the copy of bond certificates as well as extra evidence, which I believe was not mandatory because I submitted a statement from my bank in English but I did not submit translator's affidavit along with those bond certificates.

Now, what can I do? I am deeply worried now.

Hi,

You definitely need to submit a CSE with the missing affidavit asap. This is one of the major reasons for rejection so you don't want to take any risks.

You will find a like for the submission of a CSE in your AOR.

All the best

 

[sabharishj]

1). Cheques will also work. Just attach a scanned copy of the cheque to the Gift deed. And also put in all the necessary details in the gift deed, like - cheque number, date, amount etc.
2). Statements should be generated as near as possible to your application submission date (preferable not more than a week old from the eAPR date).
3). Notarised gift deeds - Are you from India? If yes, get it done on a Rs. 50 stamp paper (I wasn't sure on this, so I did it on a Rs. 50 stamp paper and it worked well for me). If you are not from India, check out with your local authorities about how deeds are done there.
4). Usually people don't show credit card debts. But its my personal suggestion, if you don't have a high debt on the credit card, just attach your current month's credit card statement. It makes the application look more 'honest' to the VO.
5). Don't worry about that. Even if you get an ITA in Jan, you will take atleast a month to collect all other documentation. By the time, you will submit your application, it will be already over six months.

Good Luck..

Thanks Bro !!! Really useful lifesaving info... Much appreciated.... Btw I am also from India.

Gift Deed can be in a simple format right??? I didn't find any specific format for that...

 

[sabharishj]

Hi Guys,

Is marriage certificate required for POST ITA procedure???

My passport and my wife's passport status are still SINGLE. Is it mandatory to change the status and include the spouse's name???

 

[TanakaM]

Hi Guys,

Is marriage certificate required for POST ITA procedure???

My passport and my wife's passport status are still SINGLE. Is it mandatory to change the status and include the spouse's name???

Hi,

Yes, if you claim to be married you are required to show evidence of this marriage.

Don't worry about the passports. Most countries don't even show the spouses details on the passport, so you are good to go.

regards