Letter of explanation - Details on work experience that is not worth any points

[samgrace375]

I am the primary applicant for FSW Express Entry and have received the ITA in the 57th draw. I got my MSc degree in Feb 2011 and I started working in Oct 2011. Should I explain the gap between Feb to Sept 2011 in the LOE?

Also, my first job - from Oct 2011 to Dec 2012, does not fit into the NOC code description 2121 in which I have experience from my 2nd and current job. Hence, I had not mentioned about my first job in the work history section in my EE profile. Can I mention it in the LOE that I didn't mention as it was not matching the NOC and hence I didn't claim any points for the first job experience. Or should I just skip it? The time period between my MSc and 2nd job start date is 1.5 years. Will they ignore this gap without any explanation?

 

[slw]

If you are not claiming points for a job then just add it under Personal History section.

Also in this same section you have to account for every activity in the last 10 years or since you were 18 (whichever is the most recent) and account every month. So yes there is a section where you will have to declare every school you attended, unemployment gaps, etc.

I don't think you need a LOE. But you can always included if it makes you feel safer.

 

[samgrace375]

hi,

So if i visited US for 3 months and spouse for a month shud i show tht in personal history too...keeping in mind my wife is primary applicant.

 

[slw]

I am not sure about spousal application but for your wife as a primary applicant has to put travel during that month and also add it under travel history.