PR Rejected. Next steps?

[otter77]

I got a refusal letter for my PR Application for FSW EE today. The reason for rejection was said to be insufficient information in the Employment Verification letter. My employer would only give a generic letter without job responsibilities, so that is what I had to upload when I originally applied. I think I could get a new letter with all the details at this point. My question is, what should be my next step ideally be?

1. I have been advised to raise a webform and request a re-opening of the file, with the new employee verification letter.

2. Start the process all over again. Is it advisable to do this immediately or should I wait?

 

[Lifeisstuck]

I got a refusal letter for my PR Application for FSW EE today. The reason for rejection was said to be insufficient information in the Employment Verification letter. My employer would only give a generic letter without job responsibilities, so that is what I had to upload when I originally applied. I think I could get a new letter with all the details at this point. My question is, what should be my next step ideally be?

1. I have been advised to raise a webform and request a re-opening of the file, with the new employee verification letter.

2. Start the process all over again. Is it advisable to do this immediately or should I wait?

Hello,
So sorry to hear about your rejection. You could try to send a new letter with job responsibilities through webform, and send in an appeal. They might open your case. No guarantees. As job letter with responsibilities is a very important document.
If you don't mind me asking what's your AOR and country of residence?
Good luck. Hope they do end up re considering your case.

 

[Naturgrl]

I got a refusal letter for my PR Application for FSW EE today. The reason for rejection was said to be insufficient information in the Employment Verification letter. My employer would only give a generic letter without job responsibilities, so that is what I had to upload when I originally applied. I think I could get a new letter with all the details at this point. My question is, what should be my next step ideally be?

1. I have been advised to raise a webform and request a re-opening of the file, with the new employee verification letter.

2. Start the process all over again. Is it advisable to do this immediately or should I wait?

An employer letter with specific requirements is a mandatory document. You can try and ask for reconsideration but IRCC most likely closed your file. It clearly states that incomplete files will be rejected and closed. There are no timelines for reconsideration so you may not (or never) hear back from IRCC in a long time.

If you have the scores to start the process over and get an ITA again then do so. There has not been an open draw in about 18 months.

 

[otter77]

Hello,
So sorry to hear about your rejection. You could try to send a new letter with job responsibilities through webform, and send in an appeal. They might open your case. No guarantees. As job letter with responsibilities is a very important document.
If you don't mind me asking what's your AOR and country of residence?
Good luck. Hope they do end up re considering your case.

Thanks. My AOR was November 2020 and country of residence is USA. Have there ever been cases of web form request being considered?

 

[otter77]

An employer letter with specific requirements is a mandatory document. You can try and ask for reconsideration but IRCC most likely closed your file. It clearly states that incomplete files will be rejected and closed. There are no timelines for reconsideration so you may not (or never) hear back from IRCC in a long time.

If you have the scores to start the process over and get an ITA again then do so. There has not been an open draw in about 18 months.

Do you know of any case where webform request was considered? And do you think a webform request might negatively impact any future applications? My score was 481 previously but went down 5 points because of age.

 

[Lifeisstuck]

Thanks. My AOR was November 2020 and country of residence is USA. Have there ever been cases of web form request being considered?

I have seen one case on one of the fb groups about their file being reconsidered after rejection. But again as I mentioned there are no guarantees. You can try and see if it'll work.
If you are eligible for pnp then maybe make a new profile and apply for it. As an alternative.
Do you know your visa office? It took them so long to reject. That's unfair.
Good luck. Hoping it all sorts out soon.

 

[otter77]

I have seen one case on one of the fb groups about their file being reconsidered after rejection. But again as I mentioned there are no guarantees. You can try and see if it'll work.
If you are eligible for pnp then maybe make a new profile and apply for it. As an alternative.
Do you know your visa office? It took them so long to reject. That's unfair.
Good luck. Hoping it all sorts out soon.

Unfortunately I am not aware of the visa office. Yes it was painful since I had to wait for more than a year before the refusal. Do you think it might be considered a negative point for my future application if I try to appeal with a webform? Also would you be aware of where I could find a good example of a letter from employer?

 

[otter77]

how does this template look?

This letter certifies that Mr. XXX XXX is currently employed by XXX XXX and has been employed continuously since October 5, 2017.
Mr. XXX XXX has held the following positions with XXX:
Software Engineer
XXX XXX, XXX, XXX, XXX – October 5, 2017 to October 21, 2019
- Position, full-time, 40 hours per week
- Starting Manager: XXX XXX, Director, XXX
- Previous Manager: XXX XXX, Team Lead | XXX
- Manager: XXX XXX, Manager | Senior Engineering Manager
- Primary job duties and responsibilities include:
o Writing and configuring code to meet user interface specifications;
o Implementing design by utilizing development language tools;
o Developing and executing test plans (unit testing);
o Ensuring code is scaleable and meets performance requirements through performance testing;
o Delivering quality code that meets requirements and specifications on time; and
o Recommending design improvements and providing troubleshooting support.

Software Engineer II
XXX XXX, XXX, XXX, XXX – October 22, 2019 to Present
- Position, full-time, 40 hours per week
- Manager: XXX XXX, Manager | Senior Engineering Manager
- Primary job duties and responsibilities include:
o Writing and configuring code to meet user interface specifications;
o Implementing design by utilizing development language tools;
o Developing and executing test plans (unit testing);
o Ensuring code is scaleable and meets performance requirements through performance testing;
o Delivering quality code that meets requirements and specifications on time; and
o Recommending design improvements and providing troubleshooting support.

- Starting annual salary: $68,000.00 USD plus standard corporate benefits package
- Current annual salary: $78,000.00 USD plus standard corporate benefits package

Please feel free to contact me directly should you have any further questions.

Also my company changed the title "Associate Senior Software Engineer" to "Software Engineer II", between my previous and current application. Would that be any cause of concern?

And can responsibilities for Software Engineer and Software Engineer II be same or do they need to be different?