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[AndyUK]

Hello, which one is better to upload the LOE?
1. Upload one LOE for all sections (education, work, POF) in one document and upload it for the "client information" section
2. Attach the respective LOE on each section, let's say at the beginning of each document. The education section will have its own LOE, work section will have its own LOE. I will not upload anything in the "client information" section.

I guess the "normal" way per instruction is number 1. However, is it possible and allowed to do it the second way?

I heard that both ways are allowed. I asked an immigration lawyer about it and she said the same thing but she was wrong about other things so I'm not sure if I trust her

I'm still not sure how I will do it myself.

 

[AndyUK]

These days there are lots of companies offering remote work option. 100K in a cheaper city may go long way.

Imagine paying 700 CDN for rent instead of 2700 CDN.

A lot of people are complaining about the cost of rent in Canada but tbh, it looks pretty normal to me. I live in Cambridge, UK - a pretty little city but it's just a little city nonetheless (160k)... certainly no Toronto or Vancouver
The cheapest property currently on the market is a tiny studio, which looks like it was last renovated in the 80s and that's £850 so close to 1400 CDN. Our nice and new but still just 1 bedroom flat, on the very outskirts of the city, on a busy road and south-facing without aircon (temperature inside is 30+ degrees throughout the summer, with windows constantly open) is around 2500 CDN.

Although I guess it's not normal... it just shows how messed up the world is in general at the moment

 

[Deleted member 1083629]

Where are you located now? Toronto?

My location is messed up at the moment. Since the war started, I left Russia. As a Russian citizen, I can live in several countries visa-free for 90 days at a time. I was in Tbilisi (Georgia), then moved to Aktau (Kazahstan), now I am in Baku (Azerbaijan). I could move to Toronto or any other place but I don't think my savings will last for a long time in Canada. At least in Baku, I pay about 400 USD for a place in the center of the city (all included), while in Toronto, it would cost me much more.

 

[Deleted member 1083629]

Hello, which one is better to upload the LOE?
1. Upload one LOE for all sections (education, work, POF) in one document and upload it for the "client information" section
2. Attach the respective LOE on each section, let's say at the beginning of each document. The education section will have its own LOE, work section will have its own LOE. I will not upload anything in the "client information" section.

I guess the "normal" way per instruction is number 1. However, is it possible and allowed to do it the second way?

I did the second way. I uploaded a generic LoE in client information listing all of the documents I uploaded.

 

[Deleted member 1006777]

My location is messed up at the moment. Since the war started, I left Russia. As a Russian citizen, I can live in several countries visa-free for 90 days at a time. I was in Tbilisi (Georgia), then moved to Aktau (Kazahstan), now I am in Baku (Azerbaijan). I could move to Toronto or any other place but I don't think my savings will last for a long time in Canada. At least in Baku, I pay about 400 USD for a place in the center of the city (all included), while in Toronto, it would cost me much more.

Damn dude. I hope your app gets processed quickly.

 

[OneStepAtATime]

Hello, which one is better to upload the LOE?
1. Upload one LOE for all sections (education, work, POF) in one document and upload it for the "client information" section
2. Attach the respective LOE on each section, let's say at the beginning of each document. The education section will have its own LOE, work section will have its own LOE. I will not upload anything in the "client information" section.

I guess the "normal" way per instruction is number 1. However, is it possible and allowed to do it the second way?

Attaching the explanations to the documents they refer to makes life easier for the person processing your file. The "client information" slot can be used for explanations/ clarifications regarding sections without a document upload slot, such as your travel history or address history.

 

[Deleted member 1083629]

Damn dude. I hope your app gets processed quickly.

Got approved in September )) That's why I am actively looking for a job in Canada. So, I could move.

As mentioned, I can move right now if I want to. It's only the CoL in Toronto is way too high. Plus, no one will rent me a place without me having a stable job. Lovely background check by lovely landlords (which makes sense and I would have done the same. Thank you, squatters).

 

[navinball]

It's similar in Canada. I like contracting less because there is no job security. Have to look for a new job every 6-12 months.

Even full time you need to jump ship maybe every 1.5 - 2 yr. its not worth staying with the same company when you can get a 50-100% pay raise when you switch. i'd say 2 yrs is a sweet spot to switch.

 

[Deleted member 1083629]

Even full time you need to jump ship maybe every 1.5 - 2 yr. its not worth staying with the same company when you can get a 50-100% pay raise when you switch. i'd say 2 yrs is a sweet spot to switch.

I mean it's really up to a person but for me, I would rather work in a company for 1.5 years, grind for interviews for 6 months and make a switch VS. grinding constantly just to get the next gig. Just not for me as I will burn out pretty fast that way.

 

[ImpatientDragon]

Even full time you need to jump ship maybe every 1.5 - 2 yr. its not worth staying with the same company when you can get a 50-100% pay raise when you switch. i'd say 2 yrs is a sweet spot to switch.

Has Navin switched to a normal response person? interesting, time makes people change I guess.

 

[Mashathebear]

The second way is a lot more logical, so I'm guessing it's not allowed. I am doing it the first way unfortunately.

I found these though, looks like some people have done it the first way.
https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/should-i-have-to-upload-loe-in-optional-section-again-when-i-already-uploaded-each-loe-in-the-each-section-required.733145/

https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/can-the-letter-of-explanation-be-the-covering-letter-of-a-document.485374/#post-5935084

I did the second way. I thought it would help "make it as easy as possible for the IRCC officer to understand what they’re looking at."

 

[Alysson]

That's true. I need to think long and hard about it )) I remember being miserable in Waterloo because it was so boring. Just work and gym. 2-3 bars, no music venues, no sport events (no, 14 years soccer league doesn't count), no festivals (only BBQ one in June). I was truly happy when I was hopping on the Go bus to get to Toronto. Would just walk around the city.

I’m planning on moving to toronto because of this. Came to Windsor and it’s quite cheap here compared to most places, but it’s so boring. The downtown bars are taken over by underage Americans and it’s so lame here, compared to big cities in Brazil and I can’t go to the US, so it’s far from everywhere. I’m doing interviews for companies in Toronto now, and of course I’m asking at least the rent difference, so I don’t get a pay cut.

 

[Deleted member 1083629]

I’m planning on moving to toronto because of this. Came to Windsor and it’s quite cheap here compared to most places, but it’s so boring. The downtown bars are taken over by underage Americans and it’s so lame here, compared to big cities in Brazil and I can’t go to the US, so it’s far from everywhere. I’m doing interviews for companies in Toronto now, and of course I’m asking at least the rent difference, so I don’t get a pay cut.

You haven't experienced winter yet, right? It gets worse during winters in small cities. I was quite depressed in my first semester at Waterloo. Just a piece of advice; start taking Vitamin D.

 

[Deleted member 1006777]

@wonderbly Regarding the upfront schedule A, I am filling out the e-IMM5669 so that I can digitally sign. Problem is, the checkboxes for the statutory questions don't get saved. And the explanations I type also don't get saved. Did you face issues filling out the form?

Edit: Decided to fill out the regular IMM5669 after reading up a bit about it. However, new issue, this form has no "validate" button. Does this matter?

 

[GandiBaat]

What city in Canada even has 700 CAD rent without having to share a room with roommates? Honestly, give me a mid-sized city with sub 1000 CAD rent for a 1 br (sub 1000 for a 2br is a pipe dream).

Edmonton has apartments for sub 1000 and sub 800 for rent.
https://edmonton.craigslist.org/search/apa?min_price=&max_price=1000&availabilityMode=0&sale_date=all+dates

Even full time you need to jump ship maybe every 1.5 - 2 yr. its not worth staying with the same company when you can get a 50-100% pay raise when you switch. i'd say 2 yrs is a sweet spot to switch.

2 year is a bit short. I have seen employers and recruiters rejecting people for switching in that small time.