Do you need help with the wording of a cover letter? Do you need to explain certain issues in your application? Otherwise a cover letter is not required. What exactly do you need -- a template for a cover letter? I will include a sample cover letter at the end of this post. (For simplicity, assume a single applicant with no dependants and no points for arranged employment in Canada or adaptability. Also assume the applicant specifies a VO responsible for his country of nationality, ie no proof of admission is required as per section 8 of the document checklist.)
YOU SHOULD PLACE THE BARCODE PAGE(S) ON TOP OF THE ENTIRE APPLICATION PACKAGE. THIS MAKES IT EASIER FOR CIC TO SCAN YOUR APPLICATION WHEN THEY OPEN IT AND ENTER IT INTO THE GCMS (Global Case Management System.)
AS PER THE CIC WEBSITE: "Place the barcode page on top of your package. If you have more than one package, place a separate barcode page on each one."
IT IS ESSENTIAL TO SEND A COMPLETE APPLICATION - NEEDLESS TO SAY. HOWEVER, IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO PROVIDE ANY OF THE REQUESTED DOCUMENTATION, IT IS EQUALLY ESSENTIAL THAT YOU INCLUDE A WRITTEN EXPLANATION WITH FULL DETAILS AS TO WHY THAT DOCUMENTATION IS UNAVAILABLE (E.G. A LETTER OF REFERENCE IN THE REQUIRED FORMAT) AND ANY DOCUMENTATION THAT WOULD SUPPORT YOUR CLAIM (E.G. A COPY OF EMAIL EXCHANGE WITH THE HR OF YOUR COMPANY SHOWING THAT THEY CANNOT INCLUDE DUTIES IN YOUR REFERENCE.) IMMIGRATION LAWYERS IN CANADA, US AND UK ALWAYS INCLUDE A COVER LETTER WHEN THEY FILE AN APPLICATION. ALTHOUGH A COVER LETTER IS NOT REQUIRED (ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE A STRAIGHTFORWARD APPLICATION IN THE FSW CLASS), A WELL-WRITTEN COVER LETTER CAN ONLY HELP YOUR APPLICATION IF THERE ARE ANY ISSUES THAT REQUIRE FURTHER EXPLANATION.
THE BELOW IS FROM THE DOCUMENT CHECKLIST AND CIC WEBSITE (INSTRUCTION GUIDE) WHICH SHOULD BE THE STARTING POINT FOR ANY APPLICANT.
Order of Forms - DO NOT STAPLE ANY DOCUMENTS.
1.Barcode Page of generic form
2.Document Checklist
3.Generic Application Form for Canada (IMM 0008)
4. Schedule A: Background Declaration (IMM 5669) (Applicant+Spouse)
5.Additional Dependants/Declaration (IM 0008DEP) - No dependants - (required if u have more than 5 dependants )
6.Supplementary Information - Your Travels (IMM 5562)
7.Schedule 3: Economic Classes-Federal Skilled Workers (IMM 0008-Schedule 3) - Only Applicant
8.Additional Family Information (IMM 5406) - (Applicant+Spouse)
9.Use of a representative (IMM 5476) - No representative = Not required
Order of Supporting Documents
10.Copy of Passport (Applicant+Spouse)
11.Original IELTS
12.Letters of work reference (should include period+responsibilities and duties, etc.)
13.Copy of employment contract
14.Pay stubs
15.Original Educational Credential Report
16.All Educational Certificates & Mark sheets
17.Relative's Documents if applicable
18.copies of Fund documents (Savings/FDR)
19.copies of (Applicant+Spouse)
(a) Birth Certificates
(b) Marriage Certificates
(c) National IDs
20.Police Clearance Certificates (Applicant+Spouse)Original
21.Six Photos (right size) (Applicant+Spouse+ any child and (5 must have Name, DoB and Date taken written on the back)) - in a small envelop & attached with a paper clip
22.Fee Payment Form
23.Two Self Addressed mailing labels
Citizenship and Immigration Canada
Federal Skilled Worker
NOC Category
Primary NOC 2011 Code: XXXX
49 Dorchester Street
Sydney, NS
B1P 5Z2
Canada
VIA FEDERAL EXPRESS
RE: Application for Permanent Residence in Canada under the FSW class
XX September 2014
Dear Sir/Madam:
I am applying for permanent residence in Canada in the Federal Skilled Worker class. To this effect, please find enclosed the following:
Document Checklist (IMM 5612)
1- Generic Application Form to Canada (IMM 0008)
2- Schedule A: Background Declaration (IMM 5669)
3- N/A
4- Supplementary Information – Your Travels (IMM 5562)
5- Schedule 3: Economic Classes – Federal Skilled Workers (IMM 0008 – Schedule 3)
6- Additional Family Information (IMM 5406)
7- N/A
8- Copy of passport
a) XXXXXX passport (No: XXXXXXXXX Exp: DD/MM/YYYY)
9- Proof of Language Proficiency – Original language proficiency test results - XX points
a) IELTS (General Training test) – S: X.0 L: X.0 R: X.0 W: X.0 Overall Band Score: X.0
b) TEF – S: XXX L: XXX R: XXX W: XXX
10- N/A
11- N/A
12- Work Experience - XX points
a) Employment with XXXXXX from DD/MM/YYYY to DD/MM/YYYY as XXXXXXXXXXX
i. Letter of reference
ii. Copy of employment contract
iii. Copies of pay stubs
b) Employment with XXXXXX from DD/MM/YYYY to DD/MM/YYYY as XXXXXXXXX
i. Letter of reference
ii. Copy of employment contract
iii. Copies of pay stubs
13- Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) Report
a) Original ECA report issued by World Education Services (WES) – Credential Evaluation and Authentication Report (Ref #: XXXXXXX) – Canadian Equivalency Summary – XXXX's Degree – XX points
b) Proof of Education
i. Copy of diploma from the University of XXXXXXXXX (XXX degree)
ii. Copy of official transcripts from the University of XXXXXXXX (XXX degree)
14- N/A
15- Settlement Funds – Copy of bank statement dated DD/MM/YYYY
16- Identity and Civil Status Documents – Copy of XXXXX Birth Certificate/National ID Card and its translation issued by the XXXXXXXXXX – Age: XX – XX points TOTAL: XX POINTS
17- N/A
18- Police Certificates and Clearance
a) Original Police Certificate issued by XXXXX
19- Photo Requirements – Six (6) photos
20- Fee Payment Form (IMM 5620)
21- Two (2) self-addressed mailing labels
Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me on +XX-XXX-XXX-XXXX or by email XXXXX @ XXXXX.com.
Very truly yours,
Your Name
Address
Enclosure
