IMPORTANT - need to send ALL documents to the CIO now (not visa office)

[katyspring]

Dear buddies

Does anyone have an idea on if the city and province of preference to live in Canda which we have mentioned in our application forms has any influence on the final decision of the imigration officer?

[indira_prab]

Dear buddies

Does anyone have an idea on if the city and province of preference to live in Canda which we have mentioned in our application forms has any influence on the final decision of the imigration officer?

It doesn't They have mentioned it on the application form itself! That info is just for their stats purpose

BTW can i ask you to join the other thread which is for the post June applicants, if you have not already?

http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/applications-after-266-in-any-noc-connect-here-to-get-the-status-t49421.0.html


Indira Prabhakaran.

[katyspring]

Sure I will. Thanx!

[joy john]

Dear Friends,

Hello everybody.
This is Joy from Kerala. I am a Pharmacist. ( B.Pharm degree )

can somebody please help me with the sample experience certificate and the job duties and responsibilities required for the job in India , which i can send for Immigration which the Canada board will accept. i am very confused about this matter.

also do we need to send the original of the work experience certificate or can we send the xerox copy of it attested by a notary public. also how much does a notary public charge to attest one certificate in india.

can somebody please clarify this matter and help me with this.

thanking you

with regards,

Joy

[indira_prab]

Dear Friends,

Hello everybody.
This is Joy from Kerala. I am a Pharmacist. ( B.Pharm degree )

can somebody please help me with the sample experience certificate and the job duties and responsibilities required for the job in India , which i can send for Immigration which the Canada board will accept. i am very confused about this matter.

also do we need to send the original of the work experience certificate or can we send the xerox copy of it attested by a notary public. also how much does a notary public charge to attest one certificate in india.

can somebody please clarify this matter and help me with this.

thanking you

with regards,

Joy

Hello Joy,

Yes, you will have to send the original reference letter from all your employers. It should contain your dates of employment, salary, designation, job responsibilities, etc.,

Notarized employment reference letters are not accepted(very rare chances they will accept), but notarized employment contracts are required to submit to the CIO. To notarize the documents in India, the cost is very random, you may bargain if you have more documents to be notarized. it may be anywhere from 10 INR to 250 INR.

For the sample reference letter, it depends on your NOC. The best bet would be to prepare your duties in bullet points, and correlate them with the description in the NOC code, from the HSRDC website. Ensure it doesn't sound the same as in the NOC description, but at least a 40% of them mentioned in the NOC description has to be covered in your reference letter. Hope i'm not confusing

Thanks,

Indira Prabhakaran.

[indira_prab]

Hi Indra_Prab.

Thanks for putting all usefull information.

I need your help .

Can you please provide me drafting of the Appiontment Letter as well as reliving Letter also Ref./Exp Letter ?

Please ....

Awating for reply.

Mayank

Hi Mayank,

I was wondering why would you draft a appointment letter, relieving letter and a employment reference letter? Are you self employed? Anyway, all these letters don't have a very specific format. For the sample reference letter, it depends on your NOC. The best bet would be to prepare your duties in bullet points, and correlate them with the description in the NOC code, from the HSRDC website. Ensure it doesn't sound the same as in the NOC description, but at least a 40% of them mentioned in the NOC description has to be covered in your reference letter.

For samples of other letters, there are plenty out in the internet. Google it and help yourself

Thanks,

Indira Prabhakaran.

[mayankpandya]

Government of Canada launches innovative program to help newcomer youth

London, November 17, 2010 — The Government of Canada is investing more than $1.6 million to help newcomer youth and their families in London, Ed Holder, Member of Parliament for London West announced today, on behalf of the Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism.

The Settlement Workers in Schools (SWIS) program provides newcomer families with an interactive orientation to the Ontario school system as well as referrals to settlement agencies and other community support services. Settlement workers also engage with students, parents and school staff to increase cultural awareness and sensitivity in London area schools.

“The Government of Canada is helping newcomer youth and their families succeed,” said MP Holder. “This investment will help improve the lives of young newcomers to London. When we invest in our youth, we invest in the future of Canada.”

“Our government knows that helping newcomer families get settled is key to their success,” said Dr. Eric Hoskins, Ontario Minister of Citizenship and Immigration. “Settlement resources need to be easily accessible. By making settlement workers available in schools in the London area, we are making sure that the needs of our newcomer families are met.”

“This is a great example of how a community partnership can help students and their families who are new to Canada adjust to their new home in London,” said Jeffery Robinson, Learning Coordinator at the Thames Valley District School Board. “Schools are a hub for a community and a natural meeting place for the children and parents of new Canadians.”

Since 2005, the Government of Canada has more than tripled its annual spending on settlement services for newcomers in Ontario.  For 2010-11, the Government of Canada is allocating $428 million in Ontario for settlement services for newcomers, such as language training, job search workshops and placing settlement workers in schools.

[bhavikcpatel]

Thanks Indira Prabhakaran,

Thanks for providing me information, I am having couple of doubts regarding documents

Should i keep CIO specific documents and Country Visa office specific documents in separate envelope or single will be okay.

Please let me know how exactly we should put documents in main envelope as in IMM5612E - Other Documents (to be submitted to the cio by all the applicants) section, they have mentioned two check points

[GATHER AND SUBMIT TO THE CIO ALL THE DOCUMENTS LISTED  ON BOTH CHECKLISTS]
1. this document checklist (use as coverpage) and
2. visa office specific document check list

FORMAT  - COPY

I didnt get meaning of this section requirement.

Please explain me to clear my doubts

Thanks

Hi Bhavik,

Great So, we are still in the game and looks like Architects aren't too many this time.

The list is as posted by Anil, i'm just amending it to suit you and yes, this was the one i followed

S.No.   Document                                                                         Type                      
MAIN APPLICATIONS & FEES
   1.   CIO - Document Checklists                                                   ORIGINAL PRINT OUT
   2.   PR Application - IMM 0008 - Generic (by Self)                          ORIGINAL PRINT OUT
   3.   Schedule-1 Bkg Declaration  (by self)                                     ORIGINAL PRINT OUT
   4.   Schedule-1 Bkg Declaration  (by Spouse)                                ORIGINAL PRINT OUT
   5.   Schedule-3 Economy Classes FSW  (by self)                            ORIGINAL PRINT OUT
   6.   IMM 5406 - Additional Family Info  (by self)                             ORIGINAL PRINT OUT
   7.   IMM 5406 - Additional Family Info  (by spouse)                        ORIGINAL PRINT OUT
   8.   IMM 5620 - Fee Payment Form  (by self) Through CC                ORIGINAL PRINT OUT
   9.  IMM 5476 - Use of Representative (IF APPLICABLE)                    ORIGINAL PRINT OUT(Hope you are not using one and so skip it)
  10.   Passport Bio-Data page -Photocopy  (self)                              Notarized Copy
  11.   2-Self Addressed Mailing Label (1- ENG/2-Native lang)               ORIGINAL PRINT OUT
  12.   IELTS Test Score Card  (self)                                                ORIGINAL TRF
  13.   Fee Payment (Already provided in #8 paying thru CC/BD)                N/A
VISA SPECIFIC DOCUMENTS
  14.   Visa Office - Document Checklists                                          ORIGINAL PRINT OUT (tick mark)
  15.   Birth Certificate (Self)                                                          Notarized Copy
  16.   Birth Certificate (Spouse)                                                     Notarized Copy
  17.   Marriage Certificate (Translated & Certified Copy)                     Notarized Copy
  18.   Birth Certificate (Child-1)                                                      Notarized Copy
  19.   Birth Certificate (Child-2)                                                      Notarized Copy
  20.   Passport Photocopy (all Pages) (Self)*                                    Notarized Copy (1st Page)
  21.   Passport Photocopy (all Pages) (Spouse)*                               Notarized Copy (1st Page)
  22.   Passport Photocopy (all Pages) (Child-1)                                 Notarized Copy (1st Page)
  23.   Passport Photocopy (all Pages) (Child-2)                                 Notarized Copy (1st Page)
  24.   Travel History Info (Self) (Own Format)                                   ORIGINAL PRINT OUT
  25.   Travel History Info (Spouse) (Own Format)                              ORIGINAL PRINT OUT
*If traveled on old passport attach photocopy (all pages)
 EDUCATIONAL DOCUMENTS (SELF)
  26.   Class - X Certificate (Self)                                           Notarized Copy
  27.   Class - XII Certificate (Self)                                         Notarized Copy
  28.   Class - X Certificate (Spouse)                                       Notarized Copy
  29.   Class - XII Certificate (Spouse)                                    Notarized Copy
  30.   Degree documents (Self, and spouse)                            Notarized Copy(Please get the transcripts in Univ sealed envelopes)
  31.   PG documents (Self, and spouse)                                  Notarized Copy(Please get the transcripts in Univ sealed envelopes)
The envelope may contain a copy of the degree, transcripts, mark sheets etc.)
  32. COA registration certificate and documents                        Notarized copy

EMPLOYMENT DOCUMENTS (SELF & SPOUSE)
  40.   Company-1 (Appointment Letter Copy) (Self & Spouse)            Notarized Copy
  41.   Company-1 (Relieving Letter Copy) (Self & Spouse)                 Notarized Copy
  42.   Company-1 (Experience / Reference Letter) (Self & Spouse)     ORIGINAL
  43.   Company-2 (Appointment Letter Copy) (Self & Spouse)            Notarized Copy
  44.   Company-2 (Experience / Reference Letter) (Self & Spouse)      ORIGINAL

Note: In short, you can just provide notarized employment contracts and reference letters from every employer. That should do.

OTHER DOCUMENTS
  45. Bank certification letter (Self or accompanying Spouse)                     ORIGINAL

Thanks,

Indira Prabhakaran.

[bhavikcpatel]

Hi Anil

should we keep both the checklists on the top? please let me know the order in which we should keep the documents

thanks in advance

Bhavik

Saurav bhai

Please read the last sentence in my previous post..... few documents + or - ..... 
I sincerely think that you should also go through (carefully) the Instruction Guide (IMM EG7000 or EG7) & Visa Office Guide (E37029) for New Delhi. You will have a very clear picture of the whole procedure.

For NOC limit you can get the updates at - http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/complete-applications.asp
1122 has already reached the cap of 1000!!! All the Best.

Cheers, Anil

[anil04_10]

Thanks Indira Prabhakaran,
Thanks for providing me information, I am having couple of doubts regarding documents
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Please explain me to clear my doubts
Thanks

Dear Bhavik

I am giving you the details about the arrangement of documents. 1st set (CIO specific) remains the same for all applicants. 2nd set is based on New Delhi VO specific arrangement. It may differ from VO to VO. Also kindly understand that this is the way I HAVE DONE IT..... this is just for reference.... you are not bound to do the same way as I have done....... you are free to do in your own way.

Please arrange the documents exactly as per the given serials (reply # 789 on page 53)
(1) Make 2 sets / bundles - putting each bundle under different 'Binder Clips'
(2) 1st Set will be that of CIO - Starting from Sl 1 (CIO check list with ticks) on TOP, till Sl # 13 ... it will be DD/BD in the last. You can add a blank sheet after that. The binder clip has to be a small one ..... should take around 25 sheets!!
(3) 2nd Set will be that of VO - Starting from Sl 14 (VO check list with ticks) on TOP ....till Sl # 45 .... bank statement + notarized photocopy of FDs (if any) + bank certificate (if any). Again add a blank sheet at the end.... just to conclude the requirement. Here the binder clip has to be a real big one..... depending on the number of PPs you are submitting, it should hold anywhere between 125 to 200 pages!!!
(4) Staple the photograph envelopes on top left / right corner of IMM0008. Be careful not to damage the photos inside the cover.
(5) Please remember that few documents may not apply to you, like if you are unmarried or have only 1 kid or have 3 kids   or your / spouse education is till graduation ..... so consider few omissions & additions in the list.  
(6) Put both the sets / bundles (CIO on top) in a big cover and seal it. Don't forget to write the complete address on this cover. At FedEx, they will give you their cover .... put your main big cover in this, and seal. Again write down the address on FedEx cover.                  .........phewwwww .... hope this helps you. All the Best.

Cheers, Anil

[Akrum66]

I have  sent my  application to  CIO along with all the required documents as per new rules and which was as per website of Fedex was delivered to CIO on 18-8-2010.

But I have not received any response for delivery of my application to CIO by CIO even after passage of at least two Months.
Is there any one who had submitted his application after 26-06-2010 and also has received any response for delivery of application from CIO.

Is there any other way to confirm that my application is under process in CIO.

[indira_prab]

Dear Bhavik

I am giving you the details about the arrangement of documents. 1st set (CIO specific) remains the same for all applicants. 2nd set is based on New Delhi VO specific arrangement. It may differ from VO to VO. Also kindly understand that this is the way I HAVE DONE IT..... this is just for reference.... you are not bound to do the same way as I have done....... you are free to do in your own way.

Please arrange the documents exactly as per the given serials (reply # 789 on page 53)
(1) Make 2 sets / bundles - putting each bundle under different 'Binder Clips'
(2) 1st Set will be that of CIO - Starting from Sl 1 (CIO check list with ticks) on TOP, till Sl # 13 ... it will be DD/BD in the last. You can add a blank sheet after that. The binder clip has to be a small one ..... should take around 25 sheets!!
(3) 2nd Set will be that of VO - Starting from Sl 14 (VO check list with ticks) on TOP ....till Sl # 45 .... bank statement + notarized photocopy of FDs (if any) + bank certificate (if any). Again add a blank sheet at the end.... just to conclude the requirement. Here the binder clip has to be a real big one..... depending on the number of PPs you are submitting, it should hold anywhere between 125 to 200 pages!!!
(4) Staple the photograph envelopes on top left / right corner of IMM0008. Be careful not to damage the photos inside the cover.
(5) Please remember that few documents may not apply to you, like if you are unmarried or have only 1 kid or have 3 kids   or your / spouse education is till graduation ..... so consider few omissions & additions in the list.  
(6) Put both the sets / bundles (CIO on top) in a big cover and seal it. Don't forget to write the complete address on this cover. At FedEx, they will give you their cover .... put your main big cover in this, and seal. Again write down the address on FedEx cover.                  .........phewwwww .... hope this helps you. All the Best.

Cheers, Anil

Exactly what i did, but i dint include the blank pages and serial numbers in the documents. Just arranged in order in 2 bundles and finally all in one big binder clip:)

Good luck Bhavik, and also i request you to follow the other thread(i guess i already suggested this one for you). That's the place where all of the post 26 June applicants meet everyday

http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/applications-after-266-in-any-noc-connect-here-to-get-the-status-t49421.90.html

Thanks,

Indira Prabhakaran.

[jolly404]

Hi blueray333!
I am trying to revise my application finally as i have already posted and again returned back my documents from the courier today. I am still wondering the same doubts as u had and since u have already submitted the application long time i need ur guidance regarding this ---my VO too has the format ---(Copies of passports or travel documents for you, your spouse or common-law partner and your dependent children. Include only copies of pages showing:
- the passport number,
- date of issue and expiry
- your photo, name, date and place of birth)
What does this mean do we have to submit all the pages of passport we have stamps of travelling in another country or only the biodata page would work out?
And If you live in a country different from your nationality, include a photocopy of your visa for the country where you currently live. i have a 18month child who is not with me and has travelled to another country recently do i need to put her visa page copy
PLEASE guide me....
Thank you.
JOlly

Thanks for the tip Pippin.

Looking at the VO for my country, it says:

Copies of passports or travel documents for you, your spouse or common-law partner and your dependent children. Include only copies of pages showing:
- the passport number,
- date of issue and expiry
- your photo, name, date and place of birth

i guess this means only the passport bio-page will do for my country's VO.

[bhavikcpatel]

Thanks Anilbhai,

FYI, my visa office is New Delhi,

Just want to clear one thing, No need to have sealed envelope for CIO specific and Visa office specifc documents, am I correct?,
 Just need to bundle two set with pins and have sealed in main big envelope,



Also,I have to notarized my wife's Birth Certificate , I have to include following documents, please correct if I am worng

1. Copy of Birth Certificate (not in english)
2. notarized document from Native Language to English (original or copy of it)
3. any other document required for this?


Please clarify my doubts so I can proceed
 
Thanks in advance. 

[anil04_10]

Thanks Anilbhai,
FYI, my visa office is New Delhi,
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Please clarify my doubts so I can proceed
Thanks in advance. 

Hi Bhavik

I have added your name in the ND tracker, so let me know the city where you are residing now.
(1) You don't have to make 2 different covers for each set .... instead put the whole stuff (both bundles /sets) in a big cover.... and then seal. Better to use binder clips ...instead of pins / gem clips.
(2) Birth certificate - Notarized copy of actual BC + Original translation in English (keep a copy for your own reference) + affidavit by the person who has translated the document (that he is an authorized person for such translation...... details are given on page 17 of EG7 under 'Translation of Documents'). ALL the 3 documents are mandatory.

Cheers, Anil