FEW TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL APPLICATION
1. Use all the updated forms going to be listed on CIC website. (wait till 1st May CIC working time for the updated Application forms, Instruction guide, Document check list, Fee payment form etc on their website)
2. Read the Instruction guide thoroughly.
3. Read the Document check list thorougly. 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 document is unavailable and any documentation that would support your claim.
4. Choose your appropriate Visa office in Generic form. Remember CIO, Sydney- Nova scotia is
not a Visa office.
5. Don't leave any section/box blank in form. If something is not applicable to you then write "N/A" instead of leaving it blank.
6. Question No. 12 a. on Schedule 3 form, the primary NOC is that particular NOC you are eligible in out of the 50 eligible NOCs.
7. Get ready with IELTS (for you and your spouse), WES, PCC (PCC can be submitted at later stage also), Proof of funds ( 6 months bank statement, balance certificate) and all other docs mentioned in Document check list.
8. Job experience certificate must also cover job duties matching with your NOC, your designation, Salary, period of employment, working hours etc and should be on the company letter head duly signed by the competent authority with company seal. Also include Appointment letter / Employment contract, Visiting card of the signing authority, Salary pay slips if available.
9. You can use bank draft or credit card but if going for a credit card option, fill the details of credit card correctly on the Fee payment form and don't forget to sign it. You must inform your bank of the upcoming transaction so that your cc payment doesn't get blocked for whatever reason.
10. Before handing over your application to courier, check again if you have included all the updated application forms and supporting documents as per the document check list.
Wish you the best in your application