Letter of Explanation

[MapleLeaf18]

In the document checklist there is a letter of explanation section.
1) May I know what goes in there?
2) Can I add supporting documents such as any additional courses I have done, any award I have received etc.?

Thank you.

 

[Aragorn165]

In the document checklist there is a letter of explanation section.
1) May I know what goes in there?
2) Can I add supporting documents such as any additional courses I have done, any award I have received etc.?

Thank you.

The Letter of Explanation section is usually there for you to upload a document to explain away any discrepancies on your profile that you may have, or for you to pre-emptively allay some doubts the VO may have- for instance, if you answered Yes to a Statutory Question, if you haven't secured the exact documents requested, and want to explain why you are using the ones you are instead, and want to establish their legitimacy, if you want to explain anything at all about your application, really- you use this section. Basically it's to add supplementary information that may help the VO in processing your application.

 

[MapleLeaf18]

The Letter of Explanation section is usually there for you to upload a document to explain away any discrepancies on your profile that you may have, or for you to pre-emptively allay some doubts the VO may have- for instance, if you answered Yes to a Statutory Question, if you haven't secured the exact documents requested, and want to explain why you are using the ones you are instead, and want to establish their legitimacy, if you want to explain anything at all about your application, really- you use this section. Basically it's to add supplementary information that may help the VO in processing your application.

Thank you. Does this have to be notarized and an affidavit? And, Is it ok to add any additional qualifications I have in it?

 

[Aragorn165]

Thank you. Does this have to be notarized and an affidavit? And, Is it ok to add any additional qualifications I have in it?

It does not have to be notarized nor an affidavit. You are free to list any additional qualifications, if you think they will help your case. As I said, anything that you think might help your application can safely go in here. If nothing else, treat it as a (politely worded) cover letter- your VO will greatly appreciate that!

 

[MapleLeaf18]

It does not have to be notarized nor an affidavit. You are free to list any additional qualifications, if you think they will help your case. As I said, anything that you think might help your application can safely go in here. If nothing else, treat it as a (politely worded) cover letter- your VO will greatly appreciate that!

Thank you.

 

[MapleLeaf18]

Hello,
Do we have to write in LoE our reasons and motivations for applying (just like in job applications)?
Thanks.

 

[Aragorn165]

Hello,
Do we have to write in LoE our reasons and motivations for applying (just like in job applications)?
Thanks.

Nah, you don't have to.

 

[MapleLeaf18]

Nah, you don't have to.

Thank you.