Change NOC from 2173 to 2174 after ITA

[devshah]

Hi all,
I am a software developer with 3 years of experience. While filing your application, I understand that the experience letter should match the job description for the NOC you choose. However, I have made a serious blunder on my part and am in grave need of help. Here's what happened -

While creating my Express Entry profile, I had used NOC 2173 - (Software Engineer) as my job code. But, After receiving my ITA, I realized that 2174 (Computer programmer) fits my job description more aptly rather than 2173.
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Can anyone tell me what would be the best course of action now?
1. Should I try to convince cic to change the NOC in my application
2. Should try to get an experience letter which imperfectly matches my chosen NOC
3. Should I withdraw my current application and start over, to prevent rejection.

Please suggest which option would be best for someone in my situation.
Thanks in advance

 

[raviranjanec10]

Hi Devshah,

I am exactly in same boat.

Please let me know what you did and what I shoud do.

I am thinking to chnag

 

[devshah]

Hi @raviranjanec10 ,
I continued with my original NOC code. I got a generic experience letter provided by my company which matched the original NOC to some extent. I didnt add anything to it. it did not match the NOC exactly but it was sufficient to get me a PR. Good luck

 

[itsme22]

Hi @raviranjanec10 ,
I continued with my original NOC code. I got a generic experience letter provided by my company which matched the original NOC to some extent. I didnt add anything to it. it did not match the NOC exactly but it was sufficient to get me a PR. Good luck

hi devshah,
Even i am in the same boat my job duties are matching to 2173 to 50% and 2174 to 50%.i got ITA and submitted my documents as well under 2173.Thank u

 

[Ian Mackintosh]

Hello guys, I'm also in the same boat, actually, I got the nomination with 2173 but my R&R closely match with 2174 what should I do now?

 

[monu030]

Hello guys, I'm also in the same boat, actually, I got the nomination with 2173 but my R&R closely match with 2174 what should I do now?

Hi,

I am in the same situation. Could you please share your experience. I really appreciate it.

 

[monu030]

hi devshah,
Even i am in the same boat my job duties are matching to 2173 to 50% and 2174 to 50%.i got ITA and submitted my documents as well under 2173.Thank u

Hello,

I am in the same situation. Could you please share your experience. I really appreciate it.

 

[Canadian J]

Hi all,
I am a software developer with 3 years of experience. While filing your application, I understand that the experience letter should match the job description for the NOC you choose. However, I have made a serious blunder on my part and am in grave need of help. Here's what happened -

While creating my Express Entry profile, I had used NOC 2173 - (Software Engineer) as my job code. But, After receiving my ITA, I realized that 2174 (Computer programmer) fits my job description more aptly rather than 2173.
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Can anyone tell me what would be the best course of action now?
1. Should I try to convince cic to change the NOC in my application
2. Should try to get an experience letter which imperfectly matches my chosen NOC
3. Should I withdraw my current application and start over, to prevent rejection.

Please suggest which option would be best for someone in my situation.
Thanks in advance

Hello Dev!

I was in a very similar situation to yours; My title was listed officially as a Senior Software Engineer but my actual job description was closer to that of a Database Analyst. I had listed the latter as my NOC, whereas all my professional documents pointed towards the former.

My advice to you is try to convince your employer to write the job description similar to that of your chosen NOC (if they permit, you can even write the description for them and then have them check / sign it). Canadian officials seldom check the title itself; more weightage is placed on the job description and the NOC.

I'd also highly recommend that you look up your NOC, read the job description for that code listed on the official CIC website, and then write your own / have your employer write your own job description based off that to minimize error. If I remember correctly they look for an 85% match.

I also wanted to reassure you that this situation is resolvable, so don't stress and try to handle it with care! I am now a PR holder myself.

Wishing you the best of luck, do reach out to me personally if any other questions. I will be very glad to help!

 

[Canadian J]

Hello,

I am in the same situation. Could you please share your experience. I really appreciate it.

Hey bud.

Please read the above post and feel free to reach out if you need additional help. I'll be glad to assist.

Best,