Application Returned

[noor92]

Hi,
my application was returned because I sent IELTS ACADEMIC instead of GENERAL.
The letter said the date of signature on the original application will still be used for physical presence calculations.
They stamped my application as received march 12 2020 and I got it back Aug 13, My question is do I need to make a new application or just send the old one along with correct English proficiency. Thank you!

 

[masood8]

Hi,
my application was returned because I sent IELTS ACADEMIC instead of GENERAL.
The letter said the date of signature on the original application will still be used for physical presence calculations.
They stamped my application as received march 12 2020 and I got it back Aug 13, My question is do I need to make a new application or just send the old one along with correct English proficiency. Thank you!

According the letter you don't need to submit a new application, just provide the correct ielts and attach the letter (also mention that your application was returned and this is a re-submission)

 

[ott-613]

Hi,
my application was returned because I sent IELTS ACADEMIC instead of GENERAL.
The letter said the date of signature on the original application will still be used for physical presence calculations.
They stamped my application as received march 12 2020 and I got it back Aug 13, My question is do I need to make a new application or just send the old one along with correct English proficiency. Thank you!

Did you get AoR at all? Or they just returned it right away?

 

[noor92]

Did you get AoR at all? Or they just returned it right away?

No I did not receive an AoR
It took them 5 months to return it, I guess it because of covid.

 

[noor92]

According the letter you don't need to submit a new application, just provide the correct ielts and attach the letter (also mention that your application was returned and this is a re-submission)

Yeah I think you’re right
Thanks!!

 

[ott-613]

No I did not receive an AoR
It took them 5 months to return it, I guess it because of covid.

Right, good luck, review well before sending it again.

 

[Ladymarie]

Hi,
my application was returned because I sent IELTS ACADEMIC instead of GENERAL.
The letter said the date of signature on the original application will still be used for physical presence calculations.
They stamped my application as received march 12 2020 and I got it back Aug 13, My question is do I need to make a new application or just send the old one along with correct English proficiency. Thank you!

I think you may have to recalculate your days and sign current date. Pls reconfirm at the bottom of the instruction guide

 

[noor92]

I think you may have to recalculate your days and sign current date. Pls reconfirm at the bottom of the instruction guide

How do i do that ? should it be written at the letter sent to me ?

 

[Ladymarie]

How do i do that ? should it be written at the letter sent to me ?

You use the physical calculator to recalculate. Also ensure the date you sign on the form is the same as that of the new calculator printout.
https://eservices.cic.gc.ca/rescalc/resCalcStartNew.do

 

[noor92]

Thank you!!

 

[masood8]

If your application is incomplete
We return it to you with a letter that explains why your application is incomplete and what the next steps are.

The letter will tell you

• which forms, documents or fees are missing
• if you have to
  • fill out a new application form
    • if so, use the newest version of the form
    • sign and date the form
  • recalculate your physical presence/time you’ve lived in Canada (opens in a new tab)
    • if so, include the new calculator printout when you resubmit the application
  • submit a new fee receipt
    • if the letter doesn’t ask for a new receipt, include the same receipt that you used with your first form, when you resubmit the application
  • resubmit any documents

Check the Document Checklist included in the application package. Once you get the information we ask for in the letter, resubmit your complete application.

 

[masood8]

This clearly says if the letter tell you, but in your case they mentioned that you can use the date of original application still can be used in physical calculator, it means that you don't need to submit a new application& physical calculator, just provide the required document and send it back simple

 

[noor92]

This clearly says if the letter tell you, but in your case they mentioned that you can use the date of original application still can be used in physical calculator, it means that you don't need to submit a new application& physical calculator, just provide the required document and send it back simple

Thank you so much!
I really appreciate your help I got a bit paranoid I needed a second opinion lol

 

[supermario]

Thank you so much!
I really appreciate your help I got a bit paranoid I needed a second opinion lol

Why did you submit academic? You could've easily submitted a copy of your university transcript or diploma

 

[Ladymarie]

Hi,
my application was returned because I sent IELTS ACADEMIC instead of GENERAL.
The letter said the date of signature on the original application will still be used for physical presence calculations.
They stamped my application as received march 12 2020 and I got it back Aug 13, My question is do I need to make a new application or just send the old one along with correct English proficiency. Thank you!

This is what another March returnee did ...I would do same to be on the safe side too.
https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/march-2020-citizenship-applicants.679699/page-39#post-8792624