Additional family information form

[zefani]

Hi everyone! I'm a newbie in this forum and I've read numerous topics and comments here that have been so resourceful as I prepare to apply for MPNP under the skilled worker category. I have some queries which I would really appreciate any idea contributions from the members here.

I had applied for Canada study permit visa in 2008, unfortunately I was refused the visa reason being that I had insufficient funds. While filling the family additional form, I used the information that my sister filled previously when she applied for Canada student visa. Now when gathering date of birth information from my siblings and parents, I've realized that my sister used wrong dates of birth. Now I'm in a dilemma. should I use the information for dates of birth that I'd used before or just use the ones I've gathered now? what are consequences of the CIC discovering this difference in dates of birth if at all the records are confirmed.

I had worked from 2004 till I joined college in 2008 in my home country and graduated in 2011 and since then I've been working in my profession. CIC states that all the information concerning what one has been doing since age 18 or for the last 10 years should be provided without leaving gaps. The place I worked before joining college has since changed ownership and my then employer traveled abroad. To prove that I worked for that period I need to submit a reference letter which is impossible to get now since I can't trace the employer. What should I do in this case, or is it fine if I just submit the reference letter from my current employer where I've worked for 3 years?

Thanks for your opinions.

 

[SnakePlissken]

In your sister's case, all you need to do is fill in the right date of birth in the application form, and provide supporting document like her birth certificate and a brief explanation note mentioning you had unintentionally entered wrong information on the previous application.

Regarding the place you worked before college, you need not mention that if it was an unskilled job or part time. If it is a skilled job, try to get evidence from the local authorities that the business has since closed and also submit other documents like your relieving letter, that clearly states your period of work, designation, role, etc with that company.

 

[zefani]

Thanks SnakePlissKen for your rich response.

The 10 years history is a recommendation by the CIC. On the contrary, MPNP requires work experience for the past 5 years. Is there any necessity of including the work experience before I joined college for MPNP considering that 5 years from now is about the year 2009 and in this period I was still in college.

Not including in the CIC what I'd been doing for whole period is tricky since CIC states that no gaps should be left unaccountable for. Again I'd mentioned in my previous student visa application that I'd worked during that time. My only prayer is that they don't retrieve the records.

 

[SnakePlissken]

Not needed for MPNP.
Can't count on CIC not retrieving records as they usually track applicants based on the client ids of all past applicants and will definitely cross check based on these. Try providing a letter of explanation saying why your are not able to obtain a reference letter for that reason, and if possible provide ample evidence to support your claim. Again, this would not be too much of an issue, if you are only claiming points for the 3 years you worked after your college, for your immigration purposes.

Cheers!

 

[zefani]

Thanks once again SnakePillsKen.

By the time of my application, I'll have come up with an explanation for the issues.