Or an alternative idea I'd suggest is that mention on the cover letter in your 2nd application that you made X error on your application received by CIC on XYZ date, therefore you would like that application to be withdrawn and this new one to be used.
And from cover letter, I remember some members were asking for format of cover letter. So here I'd like to share the (edited) cover letter which I used, I think it could be useful for some of forum members.
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RE: Canada FSWP Application
Dear Sir or Madam,
I am [Your Name], national of *** currently living with my wife [Your Spouse's Name] in the *** Country as a holder of visa ABC. I am currently employed as XYZ by ABC Limited in their PQR office.
This letter is supplied in support of my and my wife's application for Canada's Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP). I understand from my reading of the Immigration Rules that to support our application we are required to address all the requirements of an application for FSWP, especially those that are directly related to our circumstances. I will endeavour to be precise and provide all the necessary details and evidence to confirm our eligibility for FSWP.
Education
I hold three master's degrees and one bachelor's degree from various reputed institutions across the world. I have enclosed Education Credential Evaluation certifying equivalency for my degrees from World Education Services (WES) for which I wish claim ## points. In addition, I wish to mention that my wife also holds *** degree in *** FIELD from ***, which will help us further in strengthening ourselves financially after moving to Canada.
Language Testing
I wish to claim ## points for my English language abilities based on my score in the IELTS Test for which I appeared on DD/MMM/YY. Please find details of my scores in the Table 1 below:
Table 1 - Primary Applicant's IELTS Scores
Category Band / Score CLB Level Points
Listening: # # #
Reading: # # #
Writing: # # #
Speaking: # # #
Total points ##
In addition, I wish to claim ## points for adaptability based on my wife's ( [Your Spouse's Name] ) English language abilities. Details of her IELTS score are mentioned in Table 2 below:
Table 2 - Spouse's IELTS Scores
Listening: # Reading: # Writing: # Speaking: #
Age
We wish to claim ## points for age. My age is ## years and my wife's age is ## which can be verified on our passports as well as birth certificates enclosed.
Work Experience
I am working for my current employer (*** Limited) since DD/MM/YY, which is more than ## MOTHS so I wish to claim ## points for employment. I have enclosed copies of ## most recent payslips and reference letter from *** Limited with required details about my employment.
I have also enclosed confirmation letter from my previous employer *** Ltd, which includes all details mentioned above except job duties which they do not provide as per their policy.
My job duties at *** Limited matches with that of occupation code “### - NOC Details” of National Occupation Classifications, accordingly I have selected that as my primary occupation on the form Schedule 3 of Economic Classes [IMM0008_3E].
Funds
I have included verified and stamped bank statements certifying availability of more than ### which is more than CAD$### which satisfies the maintenance funds requirement for me and my wife. ADD DETAILS OF CHILDREN (IF APPLICABLE). I wish to mention that my wife and I are currently living together in the flat of which own in ABC CITY. ADD BRIEF INFO ABOUT ANY PROPERTIES / OTHER ASSETS.
Overall, at the age of ## I believe I have been able to achieve good success in my career so far. I strongly believe that my wife and I have strong potential to lead a prosperous life in Canada and sound ability to actively contribute towards welfare of the Canadian society.
I have enclosed my completed application forms with required supporting documents. Please contact me on my mobile telephone number or write to me in case of any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
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