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I forgot to add my SOP.

Babatunde25

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Nov 20, 2022
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I submitted my application on October 2nd and just realizing that I’m supposed to have submitted my SOP alongside other documents when I submitted my application.
Now, my question is can I still get a request regarding SOP or I’m liable to automatic denial for not adding it?
Please I need response
 

Naturgrl

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Apr 5, 2020
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I submitted my application on October 2nd and just realizing that I’m supposed to have submitted my SOP alongside other documents when I submitted my application.
Now, my question is can I still get a request regarding SOP or I’m liable to automatic denial for not adding it?
Please I need response
It is not a required document so IRCC will not ask for it. You can raise a webform with the SOP. Whether it is included in the application will not be known until you get a decision.
 

Babatunde25

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Nov 20, 2022
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It is not a required document so IRCC will not ask for it. You can raise a webform with the SOP. Whether it is included in the application will not be known until you get a decision.
Thank you for the swift response, Naturgrl. Please how do I go about that? I’m really worried at the moment. I’ve been expecting them to request this for so long and I hope finding an alternative route to upload it will still meet up with it? Because it’s 49 calendar days since I submitted my application already.
 

Naturgrl

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Apr 5, 2020
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Thank you for the swift response, Naturgrl. Please how do I go about that? I’m really worried at the moment. I’ve been expecting them to request this for so long and I hope finding an alternative route to upload it will still meet up with it? Because it’s 49 calendar days since I submitted my application already.
They don’t have to ask for it. It is up to you to submit a complete application and SOP is not a mandatory document. Google - IRCC webform - and include the SOP.
 

Babatunde25

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Nov 20, 2022
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They don’t have to ask for it. It is up to you to submit a complete application and SOP is not a mandatory document. Google - IRCC webform - and include the SOP.
I’ve done that thanks.
So, should I be expecting an update regarding the SOP on my account or is it going to be a ghost update?
 

Naturgrl

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Apr 5, 2020
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I’ve done that thanks.
So, should I be expecting an update regarding the SOP on my account or is it going to be a ghost update?
It can take over 30 days for the SOP to be added to your file. There is a chance that the officer will make a decision without ever receiving your SOP. Assume this is for May 2023 and not January since processing is 12-14 weeks.
 

Babatunde25

Full Member
Nov 20, 2022
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It can take over 30 days for the SOP to be added to your file. There is a chance that the officer will make a decision without ever receiving your SOP. Assume this is for May 2023 and not January since processing is 12-14 weeks.
I’m feeling discouraged already . But I’d be hoping to get a request regarding that from IRCC.
Thanks for your time!