Hello friends,
I need some guidance uploading appropriate documents below. I would really like to apologize if for some of you could find the answers obvious. But I hope this could also help others preparing their application
1. Document: Education (diplomas/degrees)
You must provide proof that you completed your post-secondary education. Examples of proof of education include a diploma and/or degree. Examples of post-secondary education are:
Trade/apprenticeship
Training in a specific trade, such as carpentry or auto mechanics;
Training in a profession that requires formal education but not at the university level (for example, dental technician or engineering technician); or
Training not at the university level for which a certificate/diploma is awarded.
Bachelor’s degree
This is an academic degree awarded by a college or university to those who completed an undergraduate curriculum (also called a baccalaureate). Example: a Bachelor of Arts, Science or Education.
Master’s degree
This is an academic degree awarded by a graduate school of a college or university.
Ph.D.
This is the highest university degree, usually based on at least three years of graduate studies and a thesis. Normally, you must have completed a Master’s degree before a Ph.D. can be earned.
Q: For this one do I need to upload my high school diploma if I updated high school information under Educational History section?
2. Document: Passports/Travel Documents (Multiple)
You must provide a clear, legible copy of your valid passport or travel document bio data page.
If using your passport, include a copy of the page that shows your birth date, country of origin, etc.
Your travel document must show proof of status (citizenship or residency), as well as photo identification. Your travel document must be issued by a government and include your name, photo, date of birth, document number, and the issue and expiry dates, if applicable. A travel document is used only by individuals who cannot obtain a passport.
Q: It seems like on some people's document checklist, they ask for bio or bio+all stamps/markings or entire passport pages. In my case just the first two pages (first page: picture/birth date/country of origin etc... and second page: signature section) suffice?
3. Document: Legal Name Change Doc.
You indicated you have another name. You must provide information on the use of this other name (such as a letter of explanation, legal documents of a name change, etc).
Q: I go by name David, but there is no official document saying that this is my legal name (e.g. driver's license, passport, no history of name change). But since I go by the name David because it is easier for others, would providing LoE for this situation suffice? (in employer reference letter they both used my legal and nickname)
4. Educational Transcripts.
Q: There is no clickable letter "i" available for this section for instruction. But If I claim both high school and university I need both transcripts uploaded even though I do not get points for high school (bachelors being highest level of education?
5. Document: Police Certificates (Multiple)
You must provide a police certificate for every country, region or territory, other than Canada, where you lived for six months or more. A police certificate is a copy of your criminal record, or a document that confirms you do not have a criminal record.
Police certificates are different in each country and territory. They may be called police clearance certificates, good conduct certificates, judicial record extracts, etc. They are issued by police authorities or government departments. Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) uses them to find if a person is admissible to Canada.
Certain countries will not issue a police certificate or will not provide the certificate directly to you. If you cannot get one for this reason, please provide a letter of explanation.
We will tell you if you need a police certificate for Canada.
Q: I thought I had to get PC from Canada. Will they eventually ask for one?
6. Document: Proof of Means of Financial Support
Temporary Residents
If you are visiting Canada, you must prove that you can support yourself and the family members who will be with you while you are in Canada. Provide as many of these documents as you can:
your bank statements for the past four months
a bank draft in convertible currency
pay stubs
an employment letter
proof of assets or business
proof of payment of tuition and accommodation fees
tax reports, declarations or statements
proof of a student/education loan from a financial institution
a letter from the person or institution providing you with money
proof of funding paid from within Canada, if you have a scholarship or are in a Canadian-funded educational program
proof of a Canadian bank account in your name if money has been transferred to Canada
Express Entry – Permanent Residents
If you are applying for permanent residence in Canada, you must provide an official letter issued by your financial institution indicating your financial profile. This must:
list of all your bank (chequing and savings) and investment accounts, the account numbers, dates each account was opened and the balance of each account over the past six months,
list all outstanding debts, such as credit cards and loans,
be printed on the letterhead of the financial institution, and include your name and the contact information of the financial institution (address, telephone number and e-mail address).
Q: Anyone submitted their notice of assessment from Canada for EE-PR application?
Q: Also.. nowhere in my document checklist asks for valid work permit even if my work experience was solely in Canada. Any thoughts?