Hello fam, to cut long story short, I wrote my IELTS in 2017 without really thinking about relocating because my family was in the US at that time. Fast forward to 2018 my family returned and Nigeria didn't make sense anymore so I had to dust my IELTS and wifey started the whole work of filling forms and telling me how much we need to pay for WES evaluation, medicals etc. November 2018 we entered the express entry pool and with CRS of 456.
Within a week we got out ITA, made all our payments and submitted all the documents requested plus the NOC I picked was 1221 which falls with my over 10 year experience as a government employee where I got my reference letter.
Everything was good up until May 2019 when I received a heart breaking mail of refusal because my VO stated he is not satisfied that I have enough experience in the NOC 1221 I selected. I have a B.Sc and Masters both in Public Administration.
I felt my whole world crumbled because I had put in everything into the application. I immediately wrote a letter of appeal for reconsideration stating that I have over 10 years of experience and linking the main duties with the reference letter my employer gave to me.
After waiting for months without reply I had to request for my GCMS notes and in it I saw my VO stated that no new document was presented and my case remains closed. Prior to receiving the notes I had written a follow up letter to Ghana VO copied Ottawa office informing them I am yet to get a respond. We are still waiting.
The IELTS result I used in entering the pool expired after I submitted my ITA and so I retook the IELTS again twice and also submitted an Expression of interest to Saskatchewan express entry and was lucky enough to get an invitation to apply but the help I presently need is for someone to help me by going through my reference letter and telling me what the problem was or is with it my reference letter because I have to submit another one with my new invitation.
Lest I forget, I am yet to be refunded by IRCC and according to my GCMS notes refund has been made. I contemplated getting advice from a lawyer but for 30 minutes consultation I have to pay a minimum of $250 depending on the quality of the firm at the same time I have to pay $350 Canadian to Saskatchewan as I apply into their express entry.
REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION OF PERMANENT RESIDENCY REJECTION DECISION.
My name is Joseph, Joseph Peter with UCI: and Application ID: submitted my application for Permanent Residency on January 10, 2019 and on Tuesday May 7, 2019, I received a notification stating that my application was refused on the basis that the immigration officer was not satisfied that I met the requirements, experience and performed duties in line with NOC 1221.
With due respect and a humble submission, I kindly request for a reconsideration of your decision and a further review of my application. I would like to support my appeal with the following points that address the requirements of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulation Act cited in your letter;
(a) within ten years preceding the date of their application for a permanent resident visa, they have at least one year of continuous full-time employment (37.5 hours/week) experience, or the equivalent in continuous part-time employment in one or more occupations, other than a restricted occupation, that are listed in Skill Type 0 Management Occupations or Skill Levels A or B of the National Occupational Classification matrix;
With regards to the above statement, I would like to explain that I have had full time employment (40hours/week) experience with the Center for Satellite Technology Development (CSTD), a subsidiary of the National Space Research and Development Agency since February 2009.
(b) during that period of employment they performed the actions described in the lead statement for the occupation as set out in the occupational descriptions of the National Occupational Classification;
The last sentence of the lead statement for the National Occupational Classification 1221, specifies that “Administrative officers who are supervisors are included in this unit group”. In line with this statement, I would like to express that I am an administrative officer in a public sector and in the course of my career; I have had the privilege to act in supervisory capacity for a cumulative period of three (3) years as the Head of Pension unit in 2014 and in Head of Appointment, Promotion and Discipline Unit 2016 (Paragraph 4 & 6 Employment Reference respectively).
(c) during that period of employment they performed a substantial number of the main duties of the occupation as set out in the occupational descriptions of the National Occupational Classification, including all of the essential duties.
To address the main duties of the NOC 1221 as relates to my job duties highlighted in my employment reference letter, kindly see below further explanation
1. Oversee and Co-ordinate office administrative procedures and review, evaluate and implement new procedure:
As an Administrator over the years, I have supervised and coordinated various office administrative procedures at varying capacities. In 2014, I successfully introduced a monthly staff in-house training on administrative processes and procedures to improve staff performance and output. In 2016, I initiated and introduced the first interactive session and pension training for staff and unit members. The aim of the sessions and training was to keep staff abreast of all activities of Pension Fund Administrators and to address all other pension related concerns. (Paragraphs; 4 &6, Employment Reference)
2. Establish work priorities, delegate work to office support staff, and ensure deadlines are met and procedures are followed:
In 2014, I was appointed head of Pension unit where I supervised and apportioned schedule of duty to four (4) unit members thereby establishing their work priority. I also ensured efficient performance of staff schedule of duty. (Paragraph 4 Employment Reference)
In 2016, as head of Appointment, Promotion and Discipline unit, I apportioned scheduled of duty, coordinated and managed the activities of eight (8) staff members. I also assigned and delegated activities, supervised, assigned jobs and ensured deadlines were met. (Paragraph 6, Employment Reference).
Thank you.