Hi all,
Thanks for the detailed information. I am planning to apply for PR asap but have a few questions:
1) I am married and in US but not working as of now. So, can I apply along with my husband or should he apply alone as he would be the primary applicant? And how do the points vary if he applies alone and with me included?
If you're married, the only way spouse can be left out is by terming them as 'not accompanying' in which case only the Principal Applicant would eventually get the PR and not the spouse or dependent children. Not a great idea because then the PA has to apply under family class sponsorship to get their family to Canada - that is a much longer process.
2) If we will be applying together, should both of us write IELTS and get our degrees evaluated? And if yes, should we get all degrees or only the highest degrees evaluated?
It is mandatory for the PA to have a valid IELTS score and ECA done for their foreign educational credentials but not mandatory for the spouse though if the spouse does have these, it can get the PA up to 30 additional points. Read more about CRS before deciding (
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/express-entry/grid-crs.asp).
3) For WES ECA, do we need to send the latest transcripts with the seal and sign of the VC or is it fine if we send old ones as I have my transcripts with the seal, sign n all but I got them with me in 2013 Oct , please advice.
You can send the older ones if the envelope is un-tampered but do check with WES directly. Of course, the PA has to send the same for all credentials they need assessed by WES. In addition to transcripts, WES would also need a copy of the degree certificate(s) for each credential. http://www.wes.org/ca/fswp/
4)Do we need any attestation for our experience letters from India and USA?
Yes. This is critical to your program eligibility and CRS points. You will need reference letters which contain the following information. These will be needed for the PA for every single work experience that they wish to claim points in the CRS and program eligibility. For the spouse, this will be needed only if they have Canadian work experience else not needed.
A reference or experience letter from the employer
should be an official document printed on company letterhead (must include the applicant’s name, the company’s contact information [address, telephone number and e-mail address], and the name, title and signature of the immediate supervisor or personnel officer at the company);
should indicate all positions held while employed at the company and must include the following details: job title, duties and responsibilities, job status (if current job), dates worked for the company, number of work hours per week and annual salary plus benefits.
Looking forward for your response at the earliest.
Thank you
