Accept or Decline Invitation - Documents Going to be Late

[robertobolano]

I've googled the crap out of this, but can't seem to find an answer.

I am waiting on a diploma that will arrive roughly 15-45 days after my ITA document submission window closes. I have an ECA and transcripts for this credential, but the school only prints diplomas twice a year.

Should I:

Option 1 - Decline this ITA and the next few to give myself a margin of error

or

Option 2 - Submit everything I do have (transcript, ECA, letter from university that attests to my program graduation and the diploma printing process) and hope that it is acceptable. In the event that it isn't, I can reapply then.

or

Option 3 - Accept the invitation and proactively open a case and request a 60-day extension.

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Thanks for any advice. CRS 457

 

[northern sunshine]

Tbh I think you'd be okay with Option 2 and then explaining that you're waiting for your diploma to come in in your LOE, because you have the letter from the university that attests to your education. They might add a request for additional documents, or you might have to report when your diploma comes in in a Case-Specific Enquiry.

On the other hand, your score is high enough that I think you'd be fine declining and waiting for a couple rounds, and then you'd save yourself the trouble and worry of amending your application after submission. It might be the smarter thing to do in order to avoid any hangups.