ITA Received (Oct 18) not sure how to proceed (forgot to mention masters)

[paladinav]

Hi All,

First of all, thank you for responses in advance.

I received my ITA today, but I am not sure if I should accept it or not.

I started a (second) masters degree, along with working full-time. (I was two months into the degree when I submitted my EE profile) I forgot to mention it in the profile.

This will not change my score, as I already have a masters degree, and will have 36 months of work express even if the last few months are not counted.

Any suggestions on how to proceed? I am currently on F1 in U.S

Thanks!

 

[hamgha]

Hi All,

First of all, thank you for responses in advance.

I received my ITA today, but I am not sure if I should accept it or not.

I started a (second) masters degree, along with working full-time. (I was two months into the degree when I submitted my EE profile) I forgot to mention it in the profile.

This will not change my score, as I already have a masters degree, and will have 36 months of work express even if the last few months are not counted.

Any suggestions on how to proceed? I am currently on F1 in U.S

Thanks!

no need to mention it pre-ITA as you're not claiming points for it. You'll add it in your personal history form though.

 

[paladinav]

no need to mention it pre-ITA as you're not claiming points for it. You'll add it in your personal history form though.

Will this not raise suspicion about why it was not mentioned earlier? It will also force me to change my full time employment dates

 

[hamgha]

Will this not raise suspicion about why it was not mentioned earlier? It will also force me to change my full time employment dates

not at all. you don't have to mention everything in your EE application, just things you're claiming points for. add the rest in personal history which is a more complete form of your "life" for the past 10 years/since you turned 18

 

[paladinav]

Thanks a lot for the clarification.

 

[paladinav]

not at all. you don't have to mention everything in your EE application, just things you're claiming points for. add the rest in personal history which is a more complete form of your "life" for the past 10 years/since you turned 18

Hey,
does this also mean that I need to change my work history?

I am working full time as an analyst since last January. In August, I started fulltime university again (second masters) and continued working full time as well (part of my masters program).

Does this mean I have to set my work history to January - August? (This is not my primary NOC, and I will still have more than 2 yrs of combined work ex).

 

[hamgha]

Hey,
does this also mean that I need to change my work history?

I am working full time as an analyst since last January. In August, I started fulltime university again (second masters) and continued working full time as well (part of my masters program).

Does this mean I have to set my work history to January - August? (This is not my primary NOC, and I will still have more than 2 yrs of combined work ex).

If it won't bring you any points you can move it. but you can keep it as well. once you accept ITA you'll get a field for it to upload its corresponding reference letter. If you move it to work history, you won't be asked to "prove" it. I think what you did is added your entire information in your EE profile right? Even if it doesn't bring you points?

 

[paladinav]

If it won't bring you any points you can move it. but you can keep it as well. once you accept ITA you'll get a field for it to upload its corresponding reference letter. If you move it to work history, you won't be asked to "prove" it. I think what you did is added your entire information in your EE profile right? Even if it doesn't bring you points?

Yes, that is right., I filled out everything in EE profile only. I guess I will change my job to 'ended' when the masters program began.

 

[hamgha]

Yes, that is right., I filled out everything in EE profile only. I guess I will change my job to 'ended' when the masters program began.

not if you're still working!!! don't "make up" information. It is normal to work and study at the same time. You don't want your reference letters to contradict your information

 

[paladinav]

Yes, it is normal.
Going off the link below, all work experience gained while in school seems to be not eligible.
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=394&top=29

 

[hamgha]

Yes, it is normal.
Going off the link below, all work experience gained while in school seems to be not eligible.
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=394&top=29

If it's IN canada

 

[raultest]

Hi paladinav,

I received my ITA yesterday. so can we complete medical before completing application?

 

[hamgha]

Hi paladinav,

I received my ITA yesterday. so can we complete medical before completing application?

yes