Letter of Explanation

[MapleLeaf18]

Depends on what factors people need to explain that are not in the 'Personal checklist' generated at the 'Document Upload' stage.

Some people need to explain a lot (eg getting married or intending to get married, family members accompanying them to Canada, Travel History, Personal History factors, additional medical reports etc.), and some others need to explain almost nothing at all as it is covered in the rest of the documents they uploaded.

It varies from case to case. As long as you keep under the 4MB PDF limit it should be fine.

Thank you JoacRy. If someone provides explanation for visa refusal or personal activity, do they need to upload the relevant documents also with the LoE for reference?

 

[JoacRy]

Thank you JoacRy. If someone provides explanation for visa refusal or personal activity, do they need to upload the relevant documents also with the LoE for reference?

It's not specifically required, but my thoughts are that if it helps the VO to make a more informed decision, then why not provide the detail in the LOE. This may prevent the VO coming and asking for additional documents at a later date. As I said these are my thoughts only. Some people would say this is not necessary.

 

[MapleLeaf18]

It's not specifically required, but my thoughts are that if it helps the VO to make a more informed decision, then why not provide the detail in the LOE. This may prevent the VO coming and asking for additional documents at a later date. As I said these are my thoughts only. Some people would say this is not necessary.

I agree with you.

 

[MapleLeaf18]

I feel like a lawyer drafting a defence case statement for his client.

 

[JoacRy]

I feel like a lawyer drafting a defence case statement for his client.

Seconded. Unfortunately, the prosecution, the judge and the jury is the same 3rd party (ie CIC) and we can't see what evidence they may or may not have against our case. LOL!

 

[MapleLeaf18]

Seconded. Unfortunately, the prosecution, the judge and the jury is the same 3rd party (ie CIC) and we can't see what evidence they may or may not have against our case. LOL!

Hope they know that one is innocent until proven guilty. lol

 

[gaurang.parmar]

Do we need LOE to be handwritten or printed and then signed is Ok ?

 

[Stanlee]

Do we need LOE to be handwritten or printed and then signed is Ok ?

Anything is fine, preferably print and get it signed as it would be neater than hand written one.

 

[MrTee]

I had a Long LOE explaining different writing format of my name (foreign documents) travels that I could not fit in the web form etc (total 7-8 pages)

It was typed , more like a statement/cover letter but I did not sign it.

 

[Stanlee]

I had a Long LOE explaining different writing format of my name (foreign documents) travels that I could not fit in the web form etc (total 7-8 pages)

It was typed , more like a statement/cover letter but I did not sign it.

Signature is not mandatory.

 

[PiyushAgrawal06121985]

Signature is not mandatory.

Yes signature is a preferred addition but not mandatory. +1 to you Stanlee

 

[KaZUcHen]

Is LOE hand written or I can just type it and attach?
Thanks

 

[astralsource]

Is LOE hand written or I can just type it and attach?
Thanks

Type it.

 

[vkumar7077]

I am planning to write a single LOE for my PR application , I want to cover 4-5 areas of explanation.

So what is the best format to write a single LOE, is it better if I include a cover letter before I change the topic. Or should I include Contents page with page numbers for different areas.
Any suggestions pls?

 

[hamgha]

I am planning to write a single LOE for my PR application , I want to cover 4-5 areas of explanation.

So what is the best format to write a single LOE, is it better if I include a cover letter before I change the topic. Or should I include Contents page with page numbers for different areas.
Any suggestions pls?

No need, will it be longer than one-two pages on word?