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[Minx]

If you can't get a letter directly from the organization you can get notarized reference letters from a former colleagues and then add a LOE explaining the situation.

Yes, the letter must contain the same details that HR would have given.

See the post below:
http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/employment-reference-letter-cannot-get-one-t317367.0.html;msg4464916#msg4464916

All the best.

Thanks! He wrote me the letter using the current animation letterhead and said the other company I worked for is affiliated to the animation arm and he can verify my employment for that period. Then he listed my role, salary, job description, dates at work and signed off with his full contact details. That should be enough for CIC I hope?

 

[chiran_nvt]

Dear friends,

I have a query about proof of funds. Can I show the property valuation and mortgage letter as a proof of funds ?

Thanks in advance,
Chiran

 

[prabag]

Hello Stanlee, Asiadv and other experts:
I received ITA on 22nd Feb 2017 and in post-ITA phase. I filled the application and continued the application. In financial documents uploading tab, it is mentioned that applicant needs to declare loan and credit card debits.
I need suggestions regarding the proof of funds. I need to show CAD25000. I am the primary applicant.
I have a huge home loan of CAD 80000 and as well as credit card debits as well, EMI debit is through my salary account only. I have another account jointly with wife. My wife is having CAD14000 in her account solely. I have mutual funds CAD8000 in my name and mutual funds of CAD3000 in my wife's account.
My questions are:
1. Is it mandatory to show home loan and other debits? I have much more higher home loan against POF.
2. Should I transfer my wife's fund of CAD14000 in our joint account to avoid / not to show EMI debit through my salary account?
3. Should I liquidate MF and transfer whole amount in joint account to avoid / not to show EMI debit through my salary account?
4. Is it OK to show all funds transferred to joint account or should be in Primary applicant?
5. For employment evidence,I have appraisal letters, salary slips, FORM16. Is it mandatory to give salary account statement?
Kindly guide and suggest please.
Thanks in advance.

 

[rkhan15]

Hi Guys,

I received ITA on March 1st and now continuing to fill out the application. In the Education history section I had provided my Bachelors and Masters education when I was creating my EE profile and only that education was verified through WES. Now that I have ITA should I provide my High School information as well? Will it cause problems since I don't have HS credential verified?

Thanks.

 

[Minx]

If you can't get a letter directly from the organization you can get notarized reference letters from a former colleagues and then add a LOE explaining the situation.

Yes, the letter must contain the same details that HR would have given.

See the post below:
http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/employment-reference-letter-cannot-get-one-t317367.0.html;msg4464916#msg4464916

All the best.

Tanaka,
I managed to get the letters from my ex colleague using the animation company as dicussed. And I'm covered with reference letters from all the Fortune 500s as well.

Problem now is 1 of the companies I freelanced with for 3 months in 2009 (I worked with 2 boutique consultancies as a freelance consultant) has closed. The owner was well into his 60s then and that was 8 years ago.

So question - I kept in touch with one of the consultants from there, she'll be happy to provide the reference but I'm not sure what to say in the reference letter from her? Do you have
a draft I can look at please? I have all the invoices I submitted for the 3 months payment, just no payslips from them. I created an account specifically for this consultancy so Ive written to Google to provide me access to it as Ive forgotten the password. In there Im sure to have much correspondence between the company, myself, clients etc.

Also the work contract they sent me signed by the owner I have it, I just dont have the copy I signed and returned.

Also I see here that CIC doesnt appreciate letters from colleagues: http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/employment-reference-letter-cannot-get-one-t317367.0.html;msg4464916#msg4464916

If you can advise what I should write in my colleagues reference letter, Id be very thankful. Also when you say notarise you mean, draft the letter, show the original to commissioner for oaths and then upload that?

 

[TanakaM]

Hi Guys,

I received ITA on March 1st and now continuing to fill out the application. In the Education history section I had provided my Bachelors and Masters education when I was creating my EE profile and only that education was verified through WES. Now that I have ITA should I provide my High School information as well? Will it cause problems since I don't have HS credential verified?

Thanks.

No need for high school credentials. Bachelors and Masters are all you will get points for. Stick to that.

 

[Olufemi78]

Please i need help with my personal details history. I have put all my activities within the last ten years which are university and my working experience but it still keeps showing "in progress" and not "completed". Please what else do i have to do? Thanks

 

[TanakaM]

Tanaka,
I managed to get the letters from my ex colleague using the animation company as dicussed. And I'm covered with reference letters from all the Fortune 500s as well.

Problem now is 1 of the companies I freelanced with for 3 months in 2009 (I worked with 2 boutique consultancies as a freelance consultant) has closed. The owner was well into his 60s then and that was 8 years ago.

So question - I kept in touch with one of the consultants from there, she'll be happy to provide the reference but I'm not sure what to say in the reference letter from her? Do you have
a draft I can look at please? I have all the invoices I submitted for the 3 months payment, just no payslips from them. I created an account specifically for this consultancy so Ive written to Google to provide me access to it as Ive forgotten the password. In there Im sure to have much correspondence between the company, myself, clients etc.

Also the work contract they sent me signed by the owner I have it, I just dont have the copy I signed and returned.

Also I see here that CIC doesnt appreciate letters from colleagues: http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/employment-reference-letter-cannot-get-one-t317367.0.html;msg4464916#msg4464916

If you can advise what I should write in my colleagues reference letter, Id be very thankful. Also when you say notarise you mean, draft the letter, show the original to commissioner for oaths and then upload that?

Hi, I will answer to the best of my ability.

I do not have a template for a letter from a colleague, but my understanding is it should be the same as a letter coming from an organization, just on plain paper and notarized.

"Also when you say notarize you mean, draft the letter, show the original to commissioner for oaths and then upload that?"

No, they are similar but not the same. Your documents must be verified by someone in a legal office (Notary)

The difference between a Notary and a Commissioner of Oaths is that a Notary is a lawyer or someone working in a legal office, where as Commissioner does not need to have a legal office or any legal training. This is why documents must be notarized.

"Also I see here that CIC doesnt appreciate letters from colleagues"

There is an element of truth in that. CIC states that it wants a letter from the organization, therefore a letter from a colleague is a last resort which needs good justification in the LOE for it to be credible/acceptable.

All the best

 

[TanakaM]

Dear friends,

I have a query about proof of funds. Can I show the property valuation and mortgage letter as a proof of funds ?

Thanks in advance,
Chiran

No they need funds not valuations. So you will need to convert those assets to liquid cash which you will use once you are in Canada.

All the best

 

[rkhan15]

No need for high school credentials. Bachelors and Masters are all you will get points for. Stick to that.

Thanks TanakaM,

So I will leave it alone with only Bachelors and Masters education and no High School in the education section.

Thanks again.

 

[Olufemi78]

Please i am pepearing my letter of reference and i don't know the address where the letter will be addressed to

 

[TanakaM]

Thanks TanakaM,

So I will leave it alone with only Bachelors and Masters education and no High School in the education section.

Thanks again.

Correct. Everyone has gone to high school, so no one really cares about it lol. Well at least most people.

 

[TanakaM]

Please i am pepearing my letter of reference and i don't know the address where the letter will be addressed to

I dont think there is a specific address, you can simply address it to:

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

To whom it may concern, or Dear Sir/Madam, or Dear Immigration Officer

All the best

 

[Minx]

Hi, I will answer to the best of my ability.

I do not have a template for a letter from a colleague, but my understanding is it should be the same as a letter coming from an organization, just on plain paper and notarized.

"Also when you say notarize you mean, draft the letter, show the original to commissioner for oaths and then upload that?"

No, they are similar but not the same. Your documents must be verified by someone in a legal office (Notary)

The difference between a Notary and a Commissioner of Oaths is that a Notary is a lawyer or someone working in a legal office, where as Commissioner does not need to have a legal office or any legal training. This is why documents must be notarized.

"Also I see here that CIC doesnt appreciate letters from colleagues"

There is an element of truth in that. CIC states that it wants a letter from the organization, therefore a letter from a colleague is a last resort which needs good justification in the LOE for it to be credible/acceptable.

All the best

Got it! I'll have to check w my lawyer to see if he can do it.
Also if I have her letter, all email correspondence, contract, invoices that should strengthen my case given
out of all my jobs, this would be the only one I can't get references for no? Crossing my fingers.

And you always give good feedback so thank you

 

[Olufemi78]

I dont think there is a specific address, you can simply address it to:

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

To whom it may concern, or Dear Sir/Madam, or Dear Immigration Officer

All the best
[Thanks. Please when stating my salary on the letter should it be stated in our local currency or CAD?]