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E-mail sent from Yuvraj:

Hi, my employment letter states my hierarchal designation (General Manager) but does not detail my duties/ role. I do not wish to inform my employer about my intention to immigrate, and asking any such letter now may create difficulty for me. How do I meet CIC's requirement of proof of my duties as per my stated occupation? Your assistance is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!

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The following information is for reference purposes only. Because the Express Entry system changes frequently, you must consult the specific instructions contained within your portal when seeking to upload an employer reference letter. The instructions below come from the old document checklist for the Canadian Experience Class and are only to be used as a general guideline.

Employer reference letters must be:

• written on company letterhead, • signed by the responsible officer/supervisor, • have the printed name and title of the responsible officer/supervisor beneath the signature, • show the company's full address, telephone and fax numbers, e-mail and website addresses, • stamped with the company's official seal (if applicable).

Reference letters must include all of the following information:

• the specific period of your employment with the company,

• the positions you have held during the period of employment and the time spent in each position,

• your main responsibilities and duties in each position,

• the corresponding National Occupational Classification (NOC) code (if known),

• your total annual salary plus benefits,

• the number of hours worked per week. 

E-mail sent from Ludmila:

Hello, I am going to apply under the FSWP, does my spouse need to get his ECA too so that we can get extra points, or is there no need? Thank you in advance.

3rd Party Organizations that can complete your Express Entry Educational Credential Assessment for Canadian Immigration Purposes:http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/assessment.asp?expand=designated#designated

Question sent via e-mail from Maria:

I'm a Canadian citizen. I have a home. I work. Can I bring my brother to be legal in Canada? He is 55 years old.

Family Class Sponsorship: click this link to determine if you maybe eligible to sponsor a family member:http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/sponsor/index.asp.

Comment left on Holthe Tilleman LLP's Facebook Page:

Hello, I've been following your post and I find it really. Helpful. Thanks for the answers to our questions and for what is happening right now with regards to TFW. I only have one question, in my case, it maybe the same situation as stated above except that my working permit will expire on June 2015, so technically I have 6 months still when the EE will open January 2015. Is there any chance that I ca apply without the LMIA cause I don't think the company that I'm with right now will not apply for LMIA for me.(base of what is happening right now. I'm a retail store supervisor and have almost 3 years managerial experience back home and graduate of 4 yrs course. I will appreciate if you'll enlighten me with the possibilities that I may have when this new program kicks off. Thanks!

Are Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) mandatory in order to be drawn from the new Express Entry pool and granted an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent resident status?

I am a food service supervisor working in Alberta for a fast food franchise. I have applied for nomination under the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program but have not yet received my nomination. Can I apply through Express Entry if my nomination does not come before I reach the 4 year cap on April 1, 2015?

Question: My work permit is expiring and my employer is not able/willing to obtain a new LMIA to extend my work authorization. I have a Canadian spouse. What are my options to extend my work permit without the LMIA?

Question: I am working in Canada on a valid LMIA based work permit. My employer has filed an LMIA application however it has not yet been approved. My work permit is expiring within the next 2 weeks. What can I do to ensure I can keep working until the LMIA is received?

Question: I am a foreign worker in Canada since 2008 and am currently working in Canada on a low-skill / low wage work permit. Can I qualify for the new Express Entry program when it is released in January of 2015?