refference letter should be original , but in case of noway, i suugest you send the scanned letters & explain with cover letter that youwill send the original when you get it , that should work,but better to wait for 2 weeks to get the original.
i would like to suggest that you launch your application with available passport,& at the time of visa stamping you woul get anew regular passport.the instructions apply for visa stamping not for applying .
hi ,, i would like to suggest that you leave the work & resign smoothly without telling him anything about your plans , you may need him in future for reference or experience letter , so better to keep good relation with him goodluck
for q2 i agree with the answers provided in e cas not important you write in small nor caps . if you get the we were not able to identify you . there somthing wrong in filling the blanks , you make sure you input right immig file no & birth date etc. & as you been told fill the surname exactly...