Confusing in work experience

[mz_traveller]

Hello dears ,, ;D

I want to apply for immigration under skilled workers category using Express Entry program and I have 6 years work experience as software developer (1 years as full-time in software company and 5 years as freelance ) .

my confusing is how to proof this 6 years of experience and I can not go to the previous employer to give me a letter and there are not any official documents for my freelance work but i have :

1- Clients Projects which I created
2- Bank Account Statement .
3- Copy of all money transfer from Western Union .

I hope there is one to help me I do not want to be rejected and I have a lot of dreams for living in Canada . :'(

thanks

 

[Stanlee]

Hello dears ,, ;D

I want to apply for immigration under skilled workers category using Express Entry program and I have 6 years work experience as software developer (1 years as full-time in software company and 5 years as freelance ) .

my confusing is how to proof this 6 years of experience and I can not go to the previous employer to give me a letter and there are not any official documents for my freelance work but i have :

1- Clients Projects which I created
2- Bank Account Statement .
3- Copy of all money transfer from Western Union .

I hope there is one to help me I do not want to be rejected and I have a lot of dreams for living in Canada . :'(

thanks

If you are or have been self-employed, provide copies of all the following documentation for periods of self-employment, if available:
 Business/company registration documents;
 Proof of business conducted with clients (i.e., invoices, bills, and client references);
 Balance sheets;
 Income tax returns;
 T4A Statements (if self-employed in Canada); AND
 Proof of license to practice if you are a private practitioner in a regulated occupation.

 

[mz_traveller]

Thank you for reply ...

Business/company registration documents : I do not have company i am working over internet by getting tasks and developed it .

Proof of business conducted with clients : I have copies of money transfers . and i can get letters from my clients but must I seal them from canada embassy or any official organizations or just sign them from the client ?

Balance sheets : Yes I can get it but Is it must translate it to English ?

Proof of license to practice : I am member of Egyptian Programmer Association which proves I am software developer and i have BS in Management Information Systems and i have education credential assessment from WES

T4A Statements and Income tax returns : No Tax and i am not in Canada

 

[Stanlee]

Thank you for reply ...

Business/company registration documents : I do not have company i am working over internet by getting tasks and developed it . - You can keep a self declaration for the same mentioning the period, the activities undertaken, who your major clients are (tabular form mentioning a summary of the work undertaken and the amount received, payment and settlement process etc. Also mention in the letter what proofs you have attached to prove your claim. This is my understanding, you can take a second opinion on this one.

Proof of business conducted with clients : I have copies of money transfers . and i can get letters from my clients but must I seal them from canada embassy or any official organizations or just sign them from the client ? - I hope you would have raised invoices on clients, if yes, then attach copies of that or if it was email communication which states the work order and amount etc. Attach copies of bank statement which shows credit to your bank account and your acknowledgement to the client for the receipt of the fore mentioned amount. You can also get testimonials/ reference letters from clients which states your work and their experience of the quality of work done by you. You can get it client letter head,, no need to get it attested by Canadian Embassy. Meanwhile, you can also update your LinkedIn profile and ask your client to recommend you (provided they are LinkedIn), as case officers tend to look up your LinkedIn profile.

Balance sheets : Yes I can get it but Is it must translate it to English ? - Yes, you will have to get it translated and certified by Chartered Accountants or any other relevant bodies/associations.

Proof of license to practice : I am member of Egyptian Programmer Association which proves I am software developer and i have BS in Management Information Systems and i have education credential assessment from WES - That's good.

T4A Statements and Income tax returns : No Tax and i am not in Canada - If I understand you correctly, you do not fall under the tax bracket. But most of the countries have this requirement where, even if you do not fall under the tax bracket (based on your income level), you still need to file Income Tax Returns. So for Egypt, if there is any exemption which is issued as a National Circular or something by the relevant authority, you may have to get those as well to substantiate why you have not filed your returns.

 

[mz_traveller]

T4A Statements and Income tax returns : No Tax and i am not in Canada - If I understand you correctly, you do not fall under the tax bracket. But most of the countries have this requirement where, even if you do not fall under the tax bracket (based on your income level), you still need to file Income Tax Returns. So for Egypt, if there is any exemption which is issued as a National Circular or something by the relevant authority, you may have to get those as well to substantiate why you have not filed your returns.

unfortunately Yes i do not pay taxes because i work over internet and my works does not give high income to pay them .

sir can I tell my friend who has IT company give me experience letters i know it is not good but everything in it will be correct except i am employee in his company ? . there are a lot doing that and pass

really thanks for helping and the previous points they are all OK and I will do them exactly as you said .

 

[Stanlee]

unfortunately Yes i do not pay taxes because i work over internet and my works does not give high income to pay them .

I am not an expert on Egyptian tax laws, but in my opinion, Income Tax Returns would still be requested, unless and until you can prove to the case officer that it is not required and does not apply to you.

sir can I tell my friend who has IT company give me experience letters i know it is not good but everything in it will be correct except i am employee in his company ? . there are a lot doing that and pass

Personally, I would advise you against this, as this amounts to misrepresentation. You will have to show payments made to your bank account for the amount of time you claim you have worked for your friend's IT company and you will also have to produce documents that they ask for in this regard. Eventually they will find out and it will lead to a 5 year ban and it will bar you from making a permanent residence application for the next 5 years.

really thanks for helping and the previous points they are all OK and I will do them exactly as you said .

 

[mz_traveller]

Ok sir i won't do that i don't want any mistake in my application .. i am going to prepare my freelance experience as you said and I have any problem i will post it

I Appreciate your help

 

[Stanlee]

Ok sir i won't do that i don't want any mistake in my application .. i am going to prepare my freelance experience as you said and I have any problem i will post it

I Appreciate your help

All the best!