Few Important Notes for the NEW applicants planning to apply for PR under CEC

[raj2010]

Torap,

I also come under NOC code 2171 so what is the minimum IELTS score requires. I check information you have put in thread so how much time it takes to get your CANADA PR. did you apply from CANADA or outside CANADA

 

[SenoritaBella]

Thank you.

When I answer No on the checkbox for question about Nicknames, Aliases, the field following for Given Names and Surnames blanks out on the PDF form. So I take it that it is OK to leave it blank.
Or is it advisable to enter N/A bye pen/pencil?

If the form blanks out, then it is OK to leave it blank. Read the CEC guide as well for more information.

Question 2:
I have a whole lot of photocopies. I am taking copies back to back to reduce the number of sheets. is that OK? I agree with seton, leave the forms single sided. You can hold them in place using a rubber band

Question 3:
Can I take the printouts of the filled forms back to back (two sided printing)?
Or is there a rule that says the forms has to be printed on one side only (or does a general practice exist?)

 

[seekr]

Thank you SenoritaBella, Seton for the answers.

I need to keep a letter explaining why I can't provide a detailed employment letter and another explaining my name.
I am planning to keep separate letters for each cause in the place where they are relevant in the order of things.
I hope that is the right approach.

I have a question that might sound silly. The checklist says "If you are unable to provide any of the requested documentation, include with your application, a written explanation with full details as to why that documentation is unavailable." Does this mean the letters have to be handwritten? I would rather keep a printed letter with my signature..

 

[SenoritaBella]

You can type the letter and print it.

 

[seekr]

Thanks for the valuable inputs SenoritaBella and Seton. I am sure this has come from your past experience and drawing from the experience of helping others in this forum. I see your responses to questions all over the forum. Thanks!

 

[seekr]

Due to company policies, I would get only a simple employment letter that doesn't detail the hours worked or detailed responsibilities. For hours I can keep payslips and T4 as evidence. For detailed responsibilities, can I get a letter from the immediate supervisor at the client company where I am working on a consultant/contractor basis? Would this carry any value since it is not my parent company letterhead? Can I nevertheless include this as additional evidence without any adverse effects?

Any advise about this from the experienced members?

 

[SenoritaBella]

Yes, include the letter from the supervisor and write an explanation why you could not get a letter from your parent company.

Due to company policies, I would get only a simple employment letter that doesn't detail the hours worked or detailed responsibilities. For hours I can keep payslips and T4 as evidence. For detailed responsibilities, can I get a letter from the immediate supervisor at the client company where I am working on a consultant/contractor basis? Would this carry any value since it is not my parent company letterhead? Can I nevertheless include this as additional evidence without any adverse effects?

Any advise about this from the experienced members?

 

[seekr]

Thank you. I will do that.

 

[seekr]

For all the photocopies for evidence I am attaching that number quite a few especially due to me not having a single all encopassing employment letter, I am planninn on using a highlighter on the parts of letters, contracts, payslips etc to highlight the relevant information. (so it is easy to find)

Is this OK? Or anyone feels this is not advisable and they would want to see the photocopies as is without any modification?

 

[seekr]

Another question..
On the Background/Declaration form IMM5669E:
(1) Instruction on section 8 Personal history Says "Provide the details of your personal history since the age of 18, or the past 10 years, whichever comes first"
I am 32.
Do I have to provide history for last 10 years (2002 to 2012)?
Or do I have to provide history for last 14 years (from the month I turned 18)?

"Whichever comes first" is confusing me..
Reading through other posts, there is advises both ways.
Can senior members advise?

(2) Q on Same section. do I have to mention the vacation I took during my 2 year job here in Canada and 5 year job in another country, where I went for multiple 1 month vacations to my home country? Or don't I need to mention the vacation days, since I am technically employed during the period..

 

[SenoritaBella]

I do not think it's necessary to highlight it and it's Ok to have more than one letter/person signing as long as:
1.) you get all information required by CIC and
2.) there is contact information for the person(s) that signed the letter(s).

For all the photocopies for evidence I am attaching that number quite a few especially due to me not having a single all encopassing employment letter, I am planninn on using a highlighter on the parts of letters, contracts, payslips etc to highlight the relevant information. (so it is easy to find)

Is this OK? Or anyone feels this is not advisable and they would want to see the photocopies as is without any modification?

 

[SenoritaBella]

1.) This is what they mean:

you are 32 - if you count backwards: 32, 31, 30, 29, 28, 27, 26, 25, 24, 23, 22, 21, 20, 19, 18.

As you can see, "22" comes before "18". So in your case, you would account for your personal history from the age of 22 till 32(the last 10 years) since it comes before 18 years of age.

Note that if your 32nd birthday is yet to pass when you apply, you should provide personal history from the age of "21" onward, to be on the safe side and avoid your application being returned.

The other way(easiest way) to think of it is, anyone who is 28 years old or less as of 2012, basically has to provide details from the age of 18 onwards. Those who are older than 28 as of 2012, only go backwards the last 10 years since that comes first before their 18th birthday. ;D

2.) I mentioned all trips I took even while employed. Your dates can overlap, but do not leave gaps.

Another question..
On the Background/Declaration form IMM5669E:
(1) Instruction on section 8 Personal history Says "Provide the details of your personal history since the age of 18, or the past 10 years, whichever comes first"
I am 32.
Do I have to provide history for last 10 years (2002 to 2012)?
Or do I have to provide history for last 14 years (from the month I turned 18)?

"Whichever comes first" is confusing me..
Reading through other posts, there is advises both ways.
Can senior members advise?

(2) Q on Same section. do I have to mention the vacation I took during my 2 year job here in Canada and 5 year job in another country, where I went for multiple 1 month vacations to my home country? Or don't I need to mention the vacation days, since I am technically employed during the period..

 

[seekr]

Thanks SenoritaBella.
I filled the forms with details from 18 years already.
I think I will keep it as is than deleting the 4 years that is not needed. Hope that will be fine.
(My saved PDF is now throwing some errors and is not editable)

All trips, even vacation trips..looks like I have to do a major overhaul of that section :-(

1.) This is what they mean:

you are 32 - if you count backwards: 32, 31, 30, 29, 28, 27, 26, 25, 24, 23, 22, 21, 20, 19, 18.

As you can see, "22" comes before "18". So in your case, you would account for your personal history from the age of 22 till 32(the last 10 years) since it comes before 18 years of age.

Note that if your 32nd birthday is yet to pass when you apply, you should provide personal history from the age of "21" onward, to be on the safe side and avoid your application being returned.

The other way(easiest way) to think of it is, anyone who is 28 years old or less as of 2012, basically has to provide details from the age of 18 onwards. Those who are older than 28 as of 2012, only go backwards the last 10 years since that comes first before their 18th birthday. ;D

2.) I mentioned all trips I took even while employed. Your dates can overlap, but do not leave gaps.

 

[seekr]

SenoritaBella,
You mentioned you documented all vacation trips while you worked.
Was that on the Supplementary Information - Your Travels form IMM 5562
OR does it need to be on the Schedule A:Background/Declaration IMM 5669 as well?

Thanks SenoritaBella.
I filled the forms with details from 18 years already.
I think I will keep it as is than deleting the 4 years that is not needed. Hope that will be fine.
(My saved PDF is now throwing some errors and is not editable)

All trips, even vacation trips..looks like I have to do a major overhaul of that section :-(

 

[SenoritaBella]

When I applied, there was no IMM 5562, so I did not have to fill out my trips on a separate form. I put my trips in my personal history section - I'm only sharing what I did.

If you have questions about this aspect, call the CIC call center to clarify.

SenoritaBella,
You mentioned you documented all vacation trips while you worked.
Was that on the Supplementary Information - Your Travels form IMM 5562
OR does it need to be on the Schedule A:Background/Declaration IMM 5669 as well?