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A-man

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I think you guys are really overreacting here. It is highly unlikely a CIC official giving a call to an employer and asking information about the candidate after having an official letter dated and signed by the employer. Now I am not saying it won't happen, but the odds are unlikely.

Let's say they do decide to call the employer. First if the work was done 2 -3 years ago, I am sure the VO would have good reason to believe that the employer won't even remember your name (there are companies with high turnover rates).

Next scenario is where the VO calls the current work location. If everything in the letter is correct and nothing deviates from the job description of what you actually do, there is absolutely nothing to worry because they will have to talk to the person who signed your letter. The person who signs your letter must know what your job description is or else they cannot sign the letter.

I know this whole immigration thing can be quite scary as for some of us Canada is a place where we can achieve our dreams. Worrying might actually increase the chances of making a mistake ;).

Relax and have a mango lassi :D.
 

ajay1989

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HI Guys,

Was there any case where were CIC contacted the bank for further verification.
I have POF in my account and I got the letter from the bank for the same. But in couple of months time, I May be withdrawing those monies for some investment.
But when I get PR and land in Canada I will have required amount.
But I am just worried that CIC may contact bank in between to check.
Please confirm if any bank has been contacted.

Ajay
 

SushilEE

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A-man said:
I think you guys are really overreacting here. It is highly unlikely a CIC official giving a call to an employer and asking information about the candidate after having an official letter dated and signed by the employer. Now I am not saying it won't happen, but the odds are unlikely.

Let's say they do decide to call the employer. First if the work was done 2 -3 years ago, I am sure the VO would have good reason to believe that the employer won't even remember your name (there are companies with high turnover rates).

Next scenario is where the VO calls the current work location. If everything in the letter is correct and nothing deviates from the job description of what you actually do, there is absolutely nothing to worry because they will have to talk to the person who signed your letter. The person who signs your letter must know what your job description is or else they cannot sign the letter.

I know this whole immigration thing can be quite scary as for some of us Canada is a place where we can achieve our dreams. Worrying might actually increase the chances of making a mistake ;).

Relax and have a mango lassi :D.
Please see the below post from Righteous. In his case employer was contacted.

http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/ee-applicants-outside-canada-please-network-here-t302663.0.html;msg4442092#msg4442092
 

Asivad Anac

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ajay1989 said:
HI Guys,

Was there any case where were CIC contacted the bank for further verification.
I have POF in my account and I got the letter from the bank for the same. But in couple of months time, I May be withdrawing those monies for some investment.
But when I get PR and land in Canada I will have required amount.
But I am just worried that CIC may contact bank in between to check.
Please confirm if any bank has been contacted.

Ajay
It is advisable to keep the POF untouched till you get PR. I don't think CIC calls the bank (I'm not even sure if the bank can legally tell them anything about your personal financial information in your absence) but they might check with you at any point in time during the process.

Your call.
 

A-man

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SushilEE said:
Please see the below post from Righteous. In his case employer was contacted.

http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/ee-applicants-outside-canada-please-network-here-t302663.0.html;msg4442092#msg4442092
Sure. I am not disagreeing that they will not contact :). What I am saying is that, it is unlikely that out of a hundred applicants a majority will be contacted. If they did we would have a big thread in this forum about it.

Next even if they do, there shouldn't be anything to be concerned of as long as the info in the letter matches with that of the work being done.