Given your situation, the inactivity of your employer’s business name registration could potentially raise concerns during the processing of your Permanent Residence (PR) application, as your PR application relies on the same employer. While your Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) nomination was granted despite the company’s inactive registration, it is crucial to mitigate any doubts the federal immigration officers might have. Since the reactivation process is delayed until June next year due to a required court order, here’s the way forward:
1. Provide Clear Documentation: Ensure that you have detailed evidence of your employer’s active operations despite the inactive registration. This includes the tax certificates, business contracts, payroll records, and photos of the business premises that you had already submitted for your PNP application. These documents should be ready to present to IRCC if requested.
2. Employer’s Letter of Explanation: Your employer should draft a detailed letter explaining the circumstances of the business name registration’s inactivity, the efforts taken to resolve the issue, and the steps toward reactivation. They should also include proof of payments made and correspondence with the registry and courts. This letter should emphasize the business’s ongoing operations and its financial and contractual commitments.
3. Submit a Webform Update to IRCC: Use IRCC’s webform to proactively update your application with all relevant information and supporting documents. Mention the PNP’s previous awareness of the issue and how the nomination was issued based on the evidence provided. Be transparent about the court hearing timeline and the employer’s efforts to comply with legal requirements.
4. Maintain Communication with the PNP Office: Since the nomination was issued despite this challenge, consider informing your PNP office about the ongoing reactivation process. Their support or clarification, if needed, could strengthen your case during IRCC’s review.
5. Alternative Job Offer Contingency (if possible): While this is not an immediate step, it’s prudent to have a contingency plan. If the inactivity of the employer’s registration poses a risk to your PR application, having a backup job offer in your field could help safeguard your application.
By addressing the issue transparently and demonstrating the employer’s active operations and good faith efforts, you can reduce the likelihood of adverse impacts on your PR application.
