Helping with LOE for CEC. English is not my first language

[dna211]

Dear experts,

I have a score of 511 and I am hoping to get invited under CEC in the next draw. However, I had a small issue. My thesis was submitted in July 2016, and I started working more than 20 hours on my off campus work permit (study permit) from August 1 2016. The only reason I did, is that my immigration consultant did not read the new rules and he mentioned that I have three months to apply for PGWP and meanwhile I can work full time. Anyways, so for 19 days (from August 1 to August 19), I worked for 26.25 hours, instead of 20 hours. However, I did flagpoling after receiving a letter from registrar that I have finished my program and got the PGWP on 19th August 2016.
Though in my Express entry profile, I am not claiming that work experience, but my work experience is continuous at the same place. Meaning, I was working 26.25 hours from August 1st starting until November 30 at the same place. And later I am working at the same place for full time. It means in filling out the express entry profile, I intend to mention the month August but then provide LOE to explain this situation of 19 days.

I am sure you guys can infer from my explanation that English is not my first language and I am not very good in writing letters. I was wondering if some kind person, wants to help me in drafting my LOE? Or help me somehow? I will be extremely grateful.

 

[crescent_jam]

Dear experts,

I have a score of 511 and I am hoping to get invited under CEC in the next draw. However, I had a small issue. My thesis was submitted in July 2016, and I started working more than 20 hours on my off campus work permit (study permit) from August 1 2016. The only reason I did, is that my immigration consultant did not read the new rules and he mentioned that I have three months to apply for PGWP and meanwhile I can work full time. Anyways, so for 19 days (from August 1 to August 19), I worked for 26.25 hours, instead of 20 hours. However, I did flagpoling after receiving a letter from registrar that I have finished my program and got the PGWP on 19th August 2016.
Though in my Express entry profile, I am not claiming that work experience, but my work experience is continuous at the same place. Meaning, I was working 26.25 hours from August 1st starting until November 30 at the same place. And later I am working at the same place for full time. It means in filling out the express entry profile, I intend to mention the month August but then provide LOE to explain this situation of 19 days.

I am sure you guys can infer from my explanation that English is not my first language and I am not very good in writing letters. I was wondering if some kind person, wants to help me in drafting my LOE? Or help me somehow? I will be extremely grateful.

Hi dna211,
You don't give yourself enough credit for your English skills I think you did quite well in explaining yourself! I don't know if anyone has sent you a personal message as yet, or if I'm understanding your scenario correctly, but, based on what I understand, the LOE explanation would be short and simple (please note though that my writing tends to be a bit more 'flowery' than average because I strongly believe that tone is very important in writing, and I generally try to convey a tone of sincerity, appreciation and humility in my letters to CIC, since I believe they are not obligated to consider our applications, let along our extra explanations).
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[Your address]

[Date of preparation of letter]

[Address of local Canadian Embassy]

Re: Letter of Explanation regarding work history between August 1 and August 19, 2017

Dear Sir/Madame (or To Whom It May Concern):

Thank you for considering my application thus far. If you will permit me, I would like to provide clarification on my work history between August 1, 2017 and August 19, 2017.

Prior to August 1, 2017, I was in Canada, legally, on a student visa and was working for 20-hours per week at [list Company name here] in the capacity of [list job title here] through my off-campus work permit.

However, after submitting my thesis in July 2016, I was advised by my immigration consultant that I could work full-time while waiting for the review and hopeful approval of my post-graduation work permit (PGWP) application. As such, on August 1, 2017, I proceeded to work for 26.25 hours per week at [list Company name here] in the capacity of [list job title here]. Fortunately, I received my PGWP on August 19, 2017.

I now realize, however, that my immigration consultant's advice was incorrect and this means that I was working for more hours than my off-campus work permit allowed, between August 1, 2017 and August 19, 2017.

I wanted to ensure that I was completely up front about this in my application, and am humbly asking that you not count this action against me in considering my permanent residency application. I do understand that it was my responsibility to ensure that I complied, in full, with the terms of my visa, and accept this. However, I hope that I can receive consideration for the fact that the error was not made purposively, but through my ill-advised (yet hopefully understandable) reliance on my immigration consultant.

Please note, as well, that I do not expect the work experience gained during this period (August 1 - August 19, 2017) to be counted toward my permanent residency application in anyway.

If you have any questions or concerns, please let me know and, thank you, again, for your review and consideration of my application.

Yours sincerely,


[Your full name]
[Your travel document number]
[Your phone number]
[Your email address]

And, of course, don't forget to actually sign it
--------------------

Just checking though, did you consult with anyone (e.g. an attorney) on this matter. I have never had a Canadian student visa or off-campus work permit, or a PGWP, so I don't know how 'serious' this issue is, but you might want to get some feedback on it. For all we know, you being in violation of your off-campus work permit, might have implications for the validity of your PGWP, which would render all of the work experience garnered under it ineligible...

If you have any written communication from your immigration consultant, showing him giving you the poor advice leading to you violating the terms of your off-campus work permit, I would include this as well. Add '(please see the communication from my immigration consultant attached)' to the end of that first sentence of the third paragraph, and put the word 'Enclosures' after your email address at the bottom of the letter (this is how you indicate a letter has additional documents following it). Then include the print-out of the communication along with the letter.

 

[dna211]

Hi dna211,
You don't give yourself enough credit for your English skills I think you did quite well in explaining yourself! I don't know if anyone has sent you a personal message as yet, or if I'm understanding your scenario correctly, but, based on what I understand, the LOE explanation would be short and simple (please note though that my writing tends to be a bit more 'flowery' than average because I strongly believe that tone is very important in writing, and I generally try to convey a tone of sincerity, appreciation and humility in my letters to CIC, since I believe they are not obligated to consider our applications, let along our extra explanations).
------------------------------------------------
[Your address]

[Date of preparation of letter]

[Address of local Canadian Embassy]

Re: Letter of Explanation regarding work history between August 1 and August 19, 2017

Dear Sir/Madame (or To Whom It May Concern):

Thank you for considering my application thus far. If you will permit me, I would like to provide clarification on my work history between August 1, 2017 and August 19, 2017.

Prior to August 1, 2017, I was in Canada, legally, on a student visa and was working for 20-hours per week at [list Company name here] in the capacity of [list job title here] through my off-campus work permit.

However, after submitting my thesis in July 2016, I was advised by my immigration consultant that I could work full-time while waiting for the review and hopeful approval of my post-graduation work permit (PGWP) application. As such, on August 1, 2017, I proceeded to work for 26.25 hours per week at [list Company name here] in the capacity of [list job title here]. Fortunately, I received my PGWP on August 19, 2017.

I now realize, however, that my immigration consultant's advice was incorrect and this means that I was working for more hours than my off-campus work permit allowed, between August 1, 2017 and August 19, 2017.

I wanted to ensure that I was completely up front about this in my application, and am humbly asking that you not count this action against me in considering my permanent residency application. I do understand that it was my responsibility to ensure that I complied, in full, with the terms of my visa, and accept this. However, I hope that I can receive consideration for the fact that the error was not made purposively, but through my ill-advised (yet hopefully understandable) reliance on my immigration consultant.

Please note, as well, that I do not expect the work experience gained during this period (August 1 - August 19, 2017) to be counted toward my permanent residency application in anyway.

If you have any questions or concerns, please let me know and, thank you, again, for your review and consideration of my application.

Yours sincerely,


[Your full name]
[Your travel document number]
[Your phone number]
[Your email address]

And, of course, don't forget to actually sign it
--------------------

Just checking though, did you consult with anyone (e.g. an attorney) on this matter. I have never had a Canadian student visa or off-campus work permit, or a PGWP, so I don't know how 'serious' this issue is, but you might want to get some feedback on it. For all we know, you being in violation of your off-campus work permit, might have implications for the validity of your PGWP, which would render all of the work experience garnered under it ineligible...

If you have any written communication from your immigration consultant, showing him giving you the poor advice leading to you violating the terms of your off-campus work permit, I would include this as well. Add '(please see the communication from my immigration consultant attached)' to the end of that first sentence of the third paragraph, and put the word 'Enclosures' after your email address at the bottom of the letter (this is how you indicate a letter has additional documents following it). Then include the printout of the communication along with the letter.

Hi,

Thank you very much! Sometimes I am not very confident in drafting an email. But I think I should keep working on my writing skills.
Unfortunately, I do not have anything in writing. I met him in his office, paid him 250$ for that advice. I called up CIC through their call center few days ago after my realization, to tell them about this situation, and the person said, though it is okay for now and you will be forgiven but it is always my responsibility to ensure it. But of course every officer is different and I hope I am excused for this mistake.

Thanks again a lot. you are a saviour

 

[dna211]

Hi dna211,
You don't give yourself enough credit for your English skills I think you did quite well in explaining yourself! I don't know if anyone has sent you a personal message as yet, or if I'm understanding your scenario correctly, but, based on what I understand, the LOE explanation would be short and simple (please note though that my writing tends to be a bit more 'flowery' than average because I strongly believe that tone is very important in writing, and I generally try to convey a tone of sincerity, appreciation and humility in my letters to CIC, since I believe they are not obligated to consider our applications, let along our extra explanations).
------------------------------------------------
[Your address]

[Date of preparation of letter]

[Address of local Canadian Embassy]

Re: Letter of Explanation regarding work history between August 1 and August 19, 2017

Dear Sir/Madame (or To Whom It May Concern):

Thank you for considering my application thus far. If you will permit me, I would like to provide clarification on my work history between August 1, 2017 and August 19, 2017.

Prior to August 1, 2017, I was in Canada, legally, on a student visa and was working for 20-hours per week at [list Company name here] in the capacity of [list job title here] through my off-campus work permit.

However, after submitting my thesis in July 2016, I was advised by my immigration consultant that I could work full-time while waiting for the review and hopeful approval of my post-graduation work permit (PGWP) application. As such, on August 1, 2017, I proceeded to work for 26.25 hours per week at [list Company name here] in the capacity of [list job title here]. Fortunately, I received my PGWP on August 19, 2017.

I now realize, however, that my immigration consultant's advice was incorrect and this means that I was working for more hours than my off-campus work permit allowed, between August 1, 2017 and August 19, 2017.

I wanted to ensure that I was completely up front about this in my application, and am humbly asking that you not count this action against me in considering my permanent residency application. I do understand that it was my responsibility to ensure that I complied, in full, with the terms of my visa, and accept this. However, I hope that I can receive consideration for the fact that the error was not made purposively, but through my ill-advised (yet hopefully understandable) reliance on my immigration consultant.

Please note, as well, that I do not expect the work experience gained during this period (August 1 - August 19, 2017) to be counted toward my permanent residency application in anyway.

If you have any questions or concerns, please let me know and, thank you, again, for your review and consideration of my application.

Yours sincerely,


[Your full name]
[Your travel document number]
[Your phone number]
[Your email address]

And, of course, don't forget to actually sign it
--------------------

Just checking though, did you consult with anyone (e.g. an attorney) on this matter. I have never had a Canadian student visa or off-campus work permit, or a PGWP, so I don't know how 'serious' this issue is, but you might want to get some feedback on it. For all we know, you being in violation of your off-campus work permit, might have implications for the validity of your PGWP, which would render all of the work experience garnered under it ineligible...

If you have any written communication from your immigration consultant, showing him giving you the poor advice leading to you violating the terms of your off-campus work permit, I would include this as well. Add '(please see the communication from my immigration consultant attached)' to the end of that first sentence of the third paragraph, and put the word 'Enclosures' after your email address at the bottom of the letter (this is how you indicate a letter has additional documents following it). Then include the print-out of the communication along with the letter.

Dear @crescent_jam

I just made a few changes. Would you mind giving a glance?
(Your address]

[Date of preparation of letter]

[Address of local Canadian Embassy]

Re: Letter of Explanation regarding work history between August 1 and August 19, 2017

Dear Sir/Madame (or To Whom It May Concern):

Thank you for considering my application, thus far. If you will permit me, I would like to provide clarification on my work history between August 1, 2016 and August 19, 2016.

Prior to August 1, 2016, I was working in Canada, legally, on a study permit and was working for 20-hours per week at ( ) in the capacity of ( ) through my off-campus work permit from February 1, 2016 to July 30, 2016.

However, after submitting my thesis and its acceptance in July 2016, I was advised by an immigration consultant that I could work full-time while waiting for the letter from the registrar office of my completion of Master program. As such, on August 1, 2016, I proceeded to work for 26.25 hours per week at [list Company name here] in the capacity of [list job title here]. Fortunately, I received a letter through email from registrar that I have completed my program on August 19, 2016. I got PGWP through flagpoling on the same day, which is August 19, 2016

I now realize, however, that my immigration consultant's advice was incorrect and this means that I was working for more hours than my off-campus work permit allowed, and without being on implied status between August 1, 2016 and August 19, 2016.

I wanted to ensure that I was completely up front about this in my application, and am humbly asking that you not count this action against me in considering my permanent residency application. I do understand that it was my responsibility to ensure that I complied, in full, with the terms of my permit, and accept this. However, I hope that I can receive consideration for the fact that the error was not made purposively, but through my ill-advised (yet hopefully understandable) reliance on my immigration consultant.

Please note, as well, that I do not expect the work experience gained during this period (August 1 - August 19, 2016) to be counted toward my permanent residency application in anyway.

If you have any questions or concerns, please let me know and, thank you, again, for your review and consideration of my application.

Yours sincerely,


[Your full name]
[Your travel document number]
[Your phone number]
[Your email address]


And, of course, don't forget to actually sign it

 

[crescent_jam]

Dear @crescent_jam

I just made a few changes. Would you mind giving a glance?
(Your address]

[Date of preparation of letter]

[Address of local Canadian Embassy]

Re: Letter of Explanation regarding work history between August 1 and August 19, 2017

Dear Sir/Madame (or To Whom It May Concern):

Thank you for considering my application, thus far. If you will permit me, I would like to provide clarification on my work history between August 1, 2016 and August 19, 2016.

Prior to August 1, 2016, I was working in Canada, legally, on a study permit and was working for 20-hours per week at (Company) in the capacity of (Job Title) through my off-campus work permit from February 1, 2016 to July 30, 2016.

However, after submitting my thesis and its being accepted in July 2016, I was advised by an immigration consultant that I could work full-time while waiting for the letter from the Registrar's Office advising of the completion of my Master's program. As such, on August 1, 2016, I proceeded to start working for 26.25 hours per week at (Company) in the capacity of (Job Title). Fortunately, I received a letter through email from the Registrar's Office advising that I had officially completed my program on August 19, 2016; I obtained my PGWP through flagpoling on the same day (August 19, 2016).

I now realize, however, that my immigration consultant's advice was incorrect and this means that I was working for more hours than my off-campus work permit allowed, and without being on implied status between August 1, 2016 and August 19, 2016.

I wanted to ensure that I was completely up front about this in my application, and am humbly asking that you not count this action against me in considering my permanent residency application. I do understand that it was my responsibility to ensure that I complied, in full, with the terms of my permit, and accept this. However, I hope that I can receive consideration for the fact that the error was not made purposively, but through my ill-advised (yet hopefully understandable) reliance on my immigration consultant.

Please note, as well, that I do not expect the work experience gained during this period (August 1 - August 19, 2016) to be counted toward my permanent residency application in anyway.

If you have any questions or concerns, please let me know and, thank you, again, for your review and consideration of my application.

Yours sincerely,


[Your full name]
[Your travel document number]
[Your phone number]
[Your email address]


And, of course, don't forget to actually sign it

Made a few more slight changes, but otherwise it should be good to go
I'm glad you were able to speak to someone in CIC's call centre though - if the person you spoke with advised that it is likely you will be forgiven for it, that's certainly a lot more reassuring!

Good luck in your application!!!!

 

[dna211]

Made a few more slight changes, but otherwise it should be good to go
I'm glad you were able to speak to someone in CIC's call centre though - if the person you spoke with advised that it is likely you will be forgiven for it, that's certainly a lot more reassuring!

Good luck in your application!!!!

Thanks so much!!

 

[dna211]

Made a few more slight changes, but otherwise it should be good to go
I'm glad you were able to speak to someone in CIC's call centre though - if the person you spoke with advised that it is likely you will be forgiven for it, that's certainly a lot more reassuring!

Good luck in your application!!!!

Dear crescent_jam,
I need more help of yours. I will write my situation below. I really hope you could help me again. Thanks for helping me before. I really very much appreciate it.

I need a urgent help. I need to write LOE to the officer. Since as I have mentioned before English is not my first language, I need someone to help me drafting LOE.

I was charged of criminal charges 264(01) 264(03)A) and 264.1(1)A)(2)A) , which is classified under code criminal in canada. On 01/06/2016, a decision was made and it was withdrawal/disposiption of charges. (DECISION LIBERE).

Background: This charges were pressed by my ex boyfriend, who was charged of domestic violence by me. After being charged, he somehow falsely was able to build up a case against me with above charges. I had already changed cities and i was not interested in pursuing cases further as it had caused me a lot of mental trauma. Both my and his charges were dropped at the same time. But since I have been arrested and charged, I have some explaining to do in my application for PR under CEC. I am going to attach both the documents below up front suggesting that the Charges are withdrawn and I have no criminal record. Can experts please help me to draft LOE, in a way that I can explain my situation to the officer?

> RCMP Criminal Record Check: I am providing a certified criminal record check RCMP POLICE CERTIFICATE WITH FINGERPRINTS

> Court judgment: I am providing Court judgment and COURT DOCUMENTS REGARDING THE DISPOSITION (Libere) OF THE CRIMINAL CHARGES.

Thanks !

 

[crescent_jam]

Dear crescent_jam,
I need more help of yours. I will write my situation below. I really hope you could help me again. Thanks for helping me before. I really very much appreciate it.

I need a urgent help. I need to write LOE to the officer. Since as I have mentioned before English is not my first language, I need someone to help me drafting LOE.

I was charged of criminal charges 264(01) 264(03)A) and 264.1(1)A)(2)A) , which is classified under code criminal in canada. On 01/06/2016, a decision was made and it was withdrawal/disposiption of charges. (DECISION LIBERE).

Background: This charges were pressed by my ex boyfriend, who was charged of domestic violence by me. After being charged, he somehow falsely was able to build up a case against me with above charges. I had already changed cities and i was not interested in pursuing cases further as it had caused me a lot of mental trauma. Both my and his charges were dropped at the same time. But since I have been arrested and charged, I have some explaining to do in my application for PR under CEC. I am going to attach both the documents below up front suggesting that the Charges are withdrawn and I have no criminal record. Can experts please help me to draft LOE, in a way that I can explain my situation to the officer?

> RCMP Criminal Record Check: I am providing a certified criminal record check RCMP POLICE CERTIFICATE WITH FINGERPRINTS

> Court judgment: I am providing Court judgment and COURT DOCUMENTS REGARDING THE DISPOSITION (Libere) OF THE CRIMINAL CHARGES.

Thanks !

Hi dna,
Please see below; this situation is a bit more complicated, so you might want to get someone else to review it, particularly if they have a Legal background...I would also have someone else proof read it, as I wrote it fairly quickly.

[Your address]

[Date of preparation of letter]

[Address of local Canadian Embassy]

Re: Letter of Explanation regarding 'Yes' response to Statutory Question "Has [your name] ever been arrested or charged with a crime?" (you might want to pull the wording for the question from the application, as I can't remember the exact wording now)

Dear Sir/Madame (or To Whom It May Concern):

Thank you for considering my application, thus far. If you will permit me, I would like to provide clarification on why I have responded "Yes" to Statutory Question "Has [your name] ever been arrested or charged with a crime?" in my electronic application for permanent residency.

Criminal charges of Domestic Violence - 264(01) 264(03)A) and 264.1(1)A)(2)A) - were brought against me by a gentleman with whom I was previously in a relationship. However, on January 6, 2016, a decision was made, and the charges were withdrawn

I wish to affirm that I engaged in no wrongdoing and the accusations were false; however, as I was arrested and charged prior to the charges being dropped, I wanted to be as upfront as possible with regard to the situation.

In support of my affirmation, and my application, I have attached my certified RCMP criminal record check, as well as documents of the disposition outlining the Court judgment with regard to the criminal charges, for your review.

If you have any questions or concerns, please let me know and, thank you, again, for your review and consideration of my application.

Yours sincerely,


[Your full name]
[Your travel document number]
[Your phone number]
[Your email address]

Enclosures

 

[dna211]

Hi dna,
Please see below; this situation is a bit more complicated, so you might want to get someone else to review it, particularly if they have a Legal background...I would also have someone else proof read it, as I wrote it fairly quickly.

[Your address]

[Date of preparation of letter]

[Address of local Canadian Embassy]

Re: Letter of Explanation regarding 'Yes' response to Statutory Question "Has [your name] ever been arrested or charged with a crime?" (you might want to pull the wording for the question from the application, as I can't remember the exact wording now)

Dear Sir/Madame (or To Whom It May Concern):

Thank you for considering my application, thus far. If you will permit me, I would like to provide clarification on why I have responded "Yes" to Statutory Question "Has [your name] ever been arrested or charged with a crime?" in my electronic application for permanent residency.

Criminal charges of Domestic Violence - 264(01) 264(03)A) and 264.1(1)A)(2)A) - were brought against me by a gentleman with whom I was previously in a relationship. However, on January 6, 2016, a decision was made, and the charges were withdrawn

I wish to affirm that I engaged in no wrongdoing and the accusations were false; however, as I was arrested and charged prior to the charges being dropped, I wanted to be as upfront as possible with regard to the situation.

In support of my affirmation, and my application, I have attached my certified RCMP criminal record check, as well as documents of the disposition outlining the Court judgment with regard to the criminal charges, for your review.

If you have any questions or concerns, please let me know and, thank you, again, for your review and consideration of my application.

Yours sincerely,


[Your full name]
[Your travel document number]
[Your phone number]
[Your email address]

Enclosures

Thanks so much. I will ask someone else to review it.
You are my saviour always. Thanks again. Let me know if you have any further reccomendations

 

[dna211]

@crescent_jam

To, Whom It May Concern

Thank you for considering my application, thus far. If you will permit me, I would like to provide clarification on why I have responded "Yes" to Statutory Question "() been refused refugee status, or an immigrant or permanent resident visa (including a Certificat de sélection du Québec (CSQ) or application to the Provincial nominee Program) or visitor or temporary resident visa, to Canada or any other country?

My application for TRV was rejected and I had received the letter from CIC on April 30, 2014. During that time, I was legally in Canada on my Study permit and was pursuing M.Sc in pathology and Cell Biology at the University of Montreal. I found out from CIC, that the cause of rejection was filling out the wrong form. I had filled out the form, which is for TRV application outside Canada, instead of the one that is from Canada. I applied for TRV again, using correct form and it was granted.

If you have any questions or concerns, please let me know and, thank you, again, for your review and consideration of my application.

Yours sincerely,

Do you mind making changes? I think there might be some grammatical mistakes. Please. Thanks a lot