Ontario PNP (OINP) - 2017: Join here
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Thanks for your advice.
Since it's not a joint account, will the bank give me such a document?
Another thing, my name in passport is "Muraleekrishnan Aswakumar". But in rest of my documents it is "Muralee Krishnan A". Will this be a problem? Should I get an affidavit stating both the names are same?
I've already applied. My status is Decision in Progress since June 10. Hopefully I will hear from them next week.
for bank accounts / mutual funds wherein it was solely under my wife's name (who's accompanying me in my application), my wife simply drafted a letter mentioning that i have access to her funds if needed duly signed by the both of us. we assume that ought to be enough since our signatures on the said letter match our signatures in our respective passports.
and yes, do file an affidavit (duly notarized) proving that both names belong to one and the same person (you). when in doubt, always err on the side of caution. i always assume it be best to provide more than the required documents as i'd hate to be second guessing myself after i've already submitted them to OINP as to whether i should have or shouldn't provide so and so anymore. that's a nightmare waiting to happen.
for most of us, we only have one shot at this. best to get up and do the leg work. find time if you must. once you've clicked "SUBMIT" that's it. there ain't no going back. make your $1500 CDN worth it.
Thanks. Regarding the affidavit for name difference, since the application is now thru an online portal, is there a provision to attach this affidavit? Before I start registering, I have to be ready with all docs since we only have 14 days to complete it. I don't want to take a chance.
yes my friend, there is an option to attach as many documents (pdf, jpg files, etc.) as you see fit for as long as each file does not exceed 2MB. i just resized some of my files / scanned images as needed to ensure i met this limit every time i had to attach one. i even attached email communication threads (saved as a pdf) with my previous companies for my request of duties and responsibilities to which they aren't able to provide one. the email thread at least proves that i had every intention to source it. OINP provides an adjacent field where you can save text explaining what each attached document is for.
for official documents, i feel it is best to scan and save them as a pdf as opposed to a word.doc file. i think a pdf looks more formal and credible as opposed to an editable word file.
i tried to anticipate any questions OINP may have with regard to each of my attached documents thus i provided additional proof should they ask how come a document wasn't printed on a formal letterhead, if so and so funds are indeed accessible, etc.
a bank certification (do include the date as to when the account was opened) signed by the bank manager indicating your latest end of day balance along with bank statements for the last 6 months should suffice. since your names are both there on the certificate and the statements (and that you are applying together), that should suffice.
Thanks Bill. Can I also check if being of DIP status means that all documentation is complete and no further information is required?
Hi,
From what I've read it usually takes 100 days to about 4 months from the time you submit your ITA application. Usually a message pops up asking for passport and a few other things to be submitted to the nearest vfs office or the nearest visa office. Then from there it's usually again 15-20 days ....
Just a tip for those who are in DIP and have already received an ITA, if you want to get nominated, email OINP if they want you to decline ur ITA to become visible again to them in EE pool. I was in DIP since June 6, so I emailed them on June 15 if they want me to decline the current ITA. They called me today to tell me that I was no longer visible to them in EE pool and thats y were not able to nominate me. They asked me to decline the current ITA to receive nomination. I declined the ITA that I received on May 31st and with in 15 minutes got nomination.
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