Also, I reached out to a consultant to see where I stand on my grasp of the process. Two things stood out:
1. He says having a score < 450 is good as we can apply for the Ontorio Nominee program and he's certain that my family will be nominated. in under an year. Really, any guesses what feeds his certainty?
Up until now people will get nominated with scores 400-450 but now OINP is on hault. it will reopen later this year and we'll find out about any changes or what not. New clients and money feeds his certainty lol
2. Regarding the employment reference letters, he says I can declare my job position and responsibilities on a stamp paper (for INR 20) and anyone can sign it. Nothing on the company letterhead is needed. Can this be twisted this way?
I've never heard this one but looks like he is lying
Work Experience
For the principal applicant:
Letters of reference from all your employers for the past 10 years.
Letters must be:
written on company letterhead,
signed by the responsible officer/supervisor,
show the company's full address, telephone and fax numbers, e-mail and website addresses,
stamped with the company's official seal (if applicable).
Letters must include all of the following information:
the specific period of your employment with the company,
the positions you have held during the period of employment and the time you spent in each position,
your main responsibilities and duties in each position,
your total annual salary plus benefits in each position, and
the number of hours worked per week in each position.
Additional supporting documents may include:
copies of work contracts, and
copies of pay stubs.
If you and/or your accompanying spouse or common-law partner have engaged in full-time work in Canada,
with appropriate authorization, for a period of at least one year in the past 10 years, provide:
letter(s) of reference (as per requirements stated above) from your past Canadian employer(s),
a copy of any T4s if available,
a copy of the employment authorization.
Important:
when submitting your tax information, be sure to black out your Social Insurance Number (SIN) to protect
this personal information.
Note:Self-employed individuals must provide documentation from 3rd party individual(s) indicating the service
provided along with payment details. Self-declared main duties or affidavits are not acceptable evidence of
work experience
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/pdf/kits/forms/IMM5612E.pdf
