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[shabz84]

Hi everybody,
I have 3 queries......
1st is that i have 1 and a half yrs work experience before my masters and 2 yrs after masters, so how many yrs of exp can i show? 2 or 3and a half?
2nd is, after making the EE profile and applying for the job bank, do i have a chance of getting a job offer via job bank? and does that change my current CRS points?
finally, how should i show proof of funds? is there a particular timeline? 6 months or so that these funds are in my account or just a few days bank balance is enough?

 

[Stanlee]

Hi everybody,
I have 3 queries......
1st is that i have 1 and a half yrs work experience before my masters and 2 yrs after masters, so how many yrs of exp can i show? 2 or 3and a half?
2nd is, after making the EE profile and applying for the job bank, do i have a chance of getting a job offer via job bank? and does that change my current CRS points?
finally, how should i show proof of funds? is there a particular timeline? 6 months or so that these funds are in my account or just a few days bank balance is enough?

1. If the work experience that you are referring to falls under NOC skill type 0, A or B, then yes, you can show all those years. If you are including all those years, you need to consider the requirements mentioned here http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/apply-who.asp

2. The chances of getting a job while you are not in Canada is very bleak, unless and until you have niche skills and employers in Canada are not able to find anyone locally. Job Bank registration is more of a requirement for Express Entry profile submission.

3. You can show the following as proof of funds - savings account balance, salary account balance, FD receipts, RD statements etc. You will need to get a letter issued by your bank stating the details of the account(s) held by you with the bank along with 6 months statement. The main reason why they insist on 6 months statement is to ensure that the applicant has not borrowed funds or taken a loan to show as proof of funds for settlement.

 

[sachinrsharma]

Hi guys
I am from India. I have completed B.Tech in IT in regular mode (obviously) from a state owned University and MBA in Marketing Management through Distance Learning mode from a Private University. Which category do I fall in.."Masters or PhD" or "Two or more degrees.."?
Secondly, I do not have enough money in my bank account to show as proof of funds till date. If I deposit money in it now and show its statement more than 6 months later (statement of last 6 months at that time), will it work?
Third, how to get registered in job bank? I have checked the website but it only has options for searching jobs or exploring careers etc. What are the requirements to register? Is there some fees required for the same? Should I register only after I create Express Entry profile or should I do it right away?
FYI, I haven't initiated the process at the moment.

 

[Stanlee]

Hi guys
I am from India. I have completed B.Tech in IT in regular mode (obviously) from a state owned University and MBA in Marketing Management through Distance Learning mode from a Private University. Which category do I fall in.."Masters or PhD" or "Two or more degrees.."?
Secondly, I do not have enough money in my bank account to show as proof of funds till date. If I deposit money in it now and show its statement more than 6 months later (statement of last 6 months at that time), will it work?
Third, how to get registered in job bank? I have checked the website but it only has options for searching jobs or exploring careers etc. What are the requirements to register? Is there some fees required for the same? Should I register only after I create Express Entry profile or should I do it right away?
FYI, I haven't iniated the process at the moment.

On the face of it, you will fall into Masters category. But, first you will have to get your educational credentials assessed by organisations designated by CIC. The list of organisations designated by CIC are mentioned in this link http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/assessment.asp. Generally people go with WES for their ECA. Meanwhile, you can check the Canadian equivalency of your Indian degree here http://www.wes.org/ca/evaluations/preliminary.asp?

Secondly, you will have to get IELTS (General Training) done. You will need to have both ECA and IELTS TRF ready to create and submit your Express Entry profile. Once you create your account, you will get a message in your MyCIC account which will have instructions to set up your Job Bank account.

For proof of funds, what matters is the source of funds, that is the reason CIC asks for 6 months statements. It is not necessary that you have to maintain the funds for 6 months in your account if you can prove that the funds that you show rightfully belongs to you and it is not a loan. You can show savings bank account balance, FD receipts, RD statements, liquidated stocks, mutual funds, ULIPs where the proceeds have bee credited to your account.

So the first step is ECA and IELTS.

 

[sachinrsharma]

Thanks for prompt reply. My query regarding proof of funds was, in fact, I can not show that the funds belong to me. So as an alternative, can I just show funds in savings account that are more than 6 months old and get away with it? The truth is I will get financial assistance from my family members which is otherwise not allowed. So will this method work?

 

[Stanlee]

Thanks for prompt reply. My query regarding proof of funds was, in fact, I can not show that the funds belong to me. So as an alternative, can I just show funds in savings account that are more than 6 months old and get away with it? The truth is I will get financial assistance from my family members which is otherwise not allowed. So will this method work?

If you are going to get funds from your family members, then you need to get a Gift Deed executed which states that the fund has been gifted to you for immigration purposes and you need not return the money. You need to give copy of the bank statement from which the transfer was made to your account with a copy of the family member's identity document and your bank statements for the last 6 months.

 

[sachinrsharma]

Thank you so much for your help.

 

[shabz84]

Thanks alot stanlee..... It was really useful..... One more thing, i was working full time more than 30 hrs a week plus i also have 21 hrs per week as part time..... So can i add the part time with the already full time work exp.....

 

[sachinrsharma]

Hi
I have one more query. When I show my work experience, does my annual salary matter? If yes, what should be the ideal annual salary for getting PR?

 

[Stanlee]

Thanks alot stanlee..... It was really useful..... One more thing, i was working full time more than 30 hrs a week plus i also have 21 hrs per week as part time..... So can i add the part time with the already full time work exp.....

30 hours per week is the maximum what they would consider, anything extra along with the 30 hours in the same week will not be considered.

 

[SFMS]

Hi All,

Express entry profile created 16/07/2015
ITA received 23/12/2015
Documents submitted 25/01/2016

Up-till now i didn't recieve the AOR is that normal?? I feel it is taking too long.

Please advise.

Thanks

 

[chiron]

If you are going to get funds from your family members, then you need to get a Gift Deed executed which states that the fund has been gifted to you for immigration purposes and you need not return the money. You need to give copy of the bank statement from which the transfer was made to your account with a copy of the family member's identity document and your bank statements for the last 6 months.

uh oh, I didn't do that. Hopefully, this won't end up in outright rejection.

 

[crazydesifool]

Hey I have a question for all, hope you can help me.

I am DEC AOR applicant and presently my background is in process. I am a CEC applicant but also claimed points for foreign experience.

It was a permanent full time position and to prove I submitted the following:

1. Offer Letter - mentions job position, joining date, terms and conditions

2. Salary breakup

3. Letter of Increment

4. Relieving letter - Job title, duration worked

5. Letter of experience - mentions job title, duties, doesn't mention hours - full time or part time

6. Pay stubs - doesn't mention hours worked

7. Tax forms. - doesn't mention hours worked


Now, the other day I saw in a forum a post about a refusal for not mentioning if the work is full time or part time and Job duties.

Do you suggest I should send them a CSE with updated experience letter? Please help me understand this situation.

 

[sachinrsharma]

Sorry to repeat but I guess it was overlooked earlier. When I show my work experience, does my annual salary matter? If yes, what should be the ideal annual salary for getting PR?

 

[Stanlee]

uh oh, I didn't do that. Hopefully, this won't end up in outright rejection.

No, it will not lead to rejection, you need not worry.