FSW Outland - Let's connect here

[Gabbana]

It's a good thing that there's a specific group for FSW Outland ;D

I already included my details in the spreadsheet.

 

[Leptitmotard]

You are getting close guys! Hopefully everyone in July will be processed within 64 days from their AOR .

 

[tomneversfield]

Guys I'm very mad at myself, and am facing a dilemma.

When I submitted my PR application in August, I selected NOC code 1123 (Professional occupations in advertising, marketing and public relations). I didn't care to read the typical duties of that noc code, since I thought that NOC codes are no longer that important in the new Express Entry system (in my mind, they only mattered in the old system when there were quotas per NOC codes)

I have 10 years of Marketing experience and now I'm beating myself for not reading the main duties of NOC code 1123 before I submitted. Most of my experience is in the Marketing research field, and I now realize that my NOC code should have been 4163 (Business development officers and marketing researchers and consultants). I had assumed that "professional occupations in marketing" covered Marketing research!

Of course I can't change the NOC code now, and I know i have a 60% chance of being rejected on the basis of wrong NOC code (saw many people getting rejected for that same reason). Instead of waiting 40-60 days to hear their decision, I'm thinking of just cutting it short and cancelling my application now, so that I re-join the pool soon (and hopefully get a new ITA soon). Another thought that came to me was to submit a Case Specific Inquiry explaining the confusion, but was advised not to do that since this would raise the possibility of rejection to 90% instead of 60%.

I'm mentally prepared for a rejection, and I won't play the victim card as I know this was purely my fault. I just hate the process of 'waiting for a rejection'.

What do you guys think I should do? Do you know if I can cancel my application to re-join the pool, or do I have to wait for them to reject me?

 

[Anya654]

Guys I'm very mad at myself, and am facing a dilemma.

When I submitted my PR application in August, I selected NOC code 1123 (Professional occupations in advertising, marketing and public relations). I didn't care to read the typical duties of that noc code, since I thought that NOC codes are no longer that important in the new Express Entry system (in my mind, they only mattered in the old system when there were quotas per NOC codes)

I have 10 years of Marketing experience and now I'm beating myself for not reading the main duties of NOC code 1123 before I submitted. Most of my experience is in the Marketing research field, and I now realize that my NOC code should have been 4163 (Business development officers and marketing researchers and consultants). I had assumed that "professional occupations in marketing" covered Marketing research!

Of course I can't change the NOC code now, and I know i have a 60% chance of being rejected on the basis of wrong NOC code (saw many people getting rejected for that same reason). Instead of waiting 40-60 days to hear their decision, I'm thinking of just cutting it short and cancelling my application now, so that I re-join the pool soon (and hopefully get a new ITA soon). Another thought that came to me was to submit a Case Specific Inquiry explaining the confusion, but was advised not to do that since this would raise the possibility of rejection to 90% instead of 60%.

I'm mentally prepared for a rejection, and I won't play the victim card as I know this was purely my fault. I just hate the process of 'waiting for a rejection'.

What do you guys think I should do? Do you know if I can cancel my application to re-join the pool, or do I have to wait for them to reject me?

Don't cancel your application. Wait because anything can happen.

 

[rainman400]

Don't cancel your application. Wait because anything can happen.

Yeah I would wait too. Based on the timelines you should receive some news in a few days. It is doubtful that there will be another draw soon so, might as well wait it out IMO

 

[indianaspirant]

Guys I'm very mad at myself, and am facing a dilemma.

When I submitted my PR application in August, I selected NOC code 1123 (Professional occupations in advertising, marketing and public relations). I didn't care to read the typical duties of that noc code, since I thought that NOC codes are no longer that important in the new Express Entry system (in my mind, they only mattered in the old system when there were quotas per NOC codes)

I have 10 years of Marketing experience and now I'm beating myself for not reading the main duties of NOC code 1123 before I submitted. Most of my experience is in the Marketing research field, and I now realize that my NOC code should have been 4163 (Business development officers and marketing researchers and consultants). I had assumed that "professional occupations in marketing" covered Marketing research!

Of course I can't change the NOC code now, and I know i have a 60% chance of being rejected on the basis of wrong NOC code (saw many people getting rejected for that same reason). Instead of waiting 40-60 days to hear their decision, I'm thinking of just cutting it short and cancelling my application now, so that I re-join the pool soon (and hopefully get a new ITA soon). Another thought that came to me was to submit a Case Specific Inquiry explaining the confusion, but was advised not to do that since this would raise the possibility of rejection to 90% instead of 60%.

I'm mentally prepared for a rejection, and I won't play the victim card as I know this was purely my fault. I just hate the process of 'waiting for a rejection'.

What do you guys think I should do? Do you know if I can cancel my application to re-join the pool, or do I have to wait for them to reject me?

Maybe you could create another EE profile afresh ( but do mention this application number) and enter the pool, if you get rejected before the next draw then u'll be glad of the new opportunity, if you get the ITA before rejection you will still have 60 days to wait for rejection (if it comes) and then reapply with the fresh ITA, that way you wont waste any time....

 

[Leptitmotard]

Well, my job experiences didn't fit my NOC code, only up to 40% of it actually.

Because NOC codes are too restrictive sometimes... And I still got my PPR!

Just wait and see, I could be OK!

I have had my LMIA refused based on a wrong NOC code (the lawyer put 2242 instead of 2232...) but it was more for a salary point of view, I was totally in accordance with the BC salary but not the Vancouver Island one and they rejected the application just for that!
A 12 pages letter of explanation from the lawyer didn't change anything.

Seriously, wait and see!

 

[rainman400]

Lol... my details arent in the sheet anymore xD

EDIT: Actually now that I look at it, it might have somehow got jumbled with Havsauthority. I added my entry again but let me know if i have to revert or whatever xD

 

[tomneversfield]

Anya654 and rainman400 thanks for your advice/opinion.. I appreciate it..

Leptitmotard, thanks for making me feel a little bit less anxious... I'd be lying if i say that I don't have any hope that they might accept my NOC code, and now I feel a little bit more confident. However of course I'm still mentally ready for a rejection.

 

[pavelB]

I wonder what they are doing with my PR. Submitted it on 21st May and I got only Medical passed back in July. Since then 0 movement...

 

[Anya654]

I wonder what they are doing with my PR. Submitted it on 21st May and I got only Medical passed back in July. Since then 0 movement...

The same thing they're doing with my app. Submitted May 08 and still chilling!

 

[tomneversfield]

Maybe you could create another EE profile afresh ( but do mention this application number) and enter the pool, if you get rejected before the next draw then u'll be glad of the new opportunity, if you get the ITA before rejection you will still have 60 days to wait for rejection (if it comes) and then reapply with the fresh ITA, that way you wont waste any time....

That's actually a good idea! I'll look into it, thank you! I'm not sure if they'll allow me to enter the pool again while my PR application is in progress, but I'll give it a shot.

 

[rainman400]

Cmon cmon!! Who's next on the PPR train? xD

 

[tomneversfield]

Cmon cmon!! Who's next on the PPR train? xD

Probably folks with AOR's in late June or early July...

 

[JB007]

Probably folks with AOR's in late June or early July...

Lol yes. Why should we bother about the April and May ones