Proof of work ties in home country - Family business OK?

[pegasusyt]

I'm going to have to quit my job when I go up to Canada again, but I was wondering about this:

My sister owns several businesses. She always tells me that she always holds a position for me at her business, that it's mine whenever I want it. So, I was thinking of having my sister write a notarized letter saying that even though I don't have a job right now, I can always work for her when I do return to my home country. That she will always have a position available for me.

Does this sound too informal, like it won't "hold up" with the IO? What does everyone think? Any ideas?

 

[Baloo]

IMHO I doubt it will work. It would be better if you were actually employed by her then was on leave.

 

[pegasusyt]

thank you. is there a specific reason why you don't think this would work?

 

[Baloo]

Well, if you are going to quit your job then you don't have much intention of returning home.

If that is the case then asking your sister to notarize a letter that contains a false statement would not be good.
The IO could easily decide that your sister would say anything to help you. Why wouldn't she, she is family.

If you actually had a job with your sister then it would be official, with government records. She could decide to allow you unpaid leave (after a reasonable time of working).
In this case the IO could still have doubts, but you would have official documents to help prove your case.

 

[pegasusyt]

thank you. It isn't a false statement though, she always does hold a position open for me. But I understand what you are saying.