Letter from OINP- Canada work experience NOC code different from Primary NOC

[Oddy]

Guys pls help with suggestions:

My NOI is HCP stream category NOC 0114 and I've submitted application, and chose to be assessed under CEC category. However I just received a letter from OINP stating that a portion of my Canadian work exp must be in the primary NOC code in EE profile, since my Canadian NOC differs from primary NOC.
The letter requests I should confirm if primary NOC in EE profile (which is my foreign work exp) is appropriate and submit proof if I choose update it to a new NOC.

My dilemma now is:
1. Primary NOC 0114 in EE is the basis of the NOI so I don't think I should change that, if I do, I cant be qualified for HCP stream.
2. I chose to be accessed as CEC. Can I switch to be assessed as FSW at this stage?
3. CRS score cut off for the NOIs issued was 471-500 for FSW and 358-439 for CEC candidates. My CRS falls into CEC which was why I chose to be assessed as CEC.
If I switch to be assessed as FSW , will that cut off score make me not eligible anymore? Assessment for oinp nomination, will they consider the cut off CRS?

Like, its so complicated. what do you guys think. any suggestions? I have 15 days to give a response

 

[Islander216]

You're complicating matters.

If you got selected by OINP and your Canadian experience is in NOC 0114 (i'm assuming it is), why do you want apply under another primary NOC?

Just use the same primary NOC, doesn't matter what you want to work as after you've gotten PR.

 

[Oddy]

You're complicating matters.

If you got selected by OINP and your Canadian experience is in NOC 0114 (i'm assuming it), why do you want apply under another primary NOC?

Just use the same primary NOC, doesn't matter what you want to work as after you've gotten PR.

Thanks for response but its the other way round. My Canadian experience is another NOC- and I'm still presently working at the job.
I was selected under NOC 0114 - which is my foreign work experience. My EE profile says I met both FSW and CEC. Can I change switch categories to from CEC to FSW.My application is submitted already.

 

[Islander216]

Okay, i think i understand the situation.

Your Canadian experience is in another NOC but OINP selected you under 0114, which is your foreign work experience. You put your primary NOC according to the NOC you worked in outside of Canada, and you were eligible for both CEC and FSW.

Now OINP is saying to obtain the nomination you should have part of your Canadian work experience in your primary NOC if you apply under CEC.

So the question is, are they willing to still provide you the nomination if you only have foreign work experience in your primary NOC?

If you selected CEC, i don't think there is a way to switch to FSW. But will you be able to retain your nomination if you were to switch to FSW? Have they confirmed that in your letter? Do you meet the FSW requirements for 1 year of continuous employment in your primary NOC?

 

[Oddy]

Okay, i think i understand the situation.

Your Canadian experience is in another NOC but OINP selected you under 0114, which is your foreign work experience. You put your primary NOC according to the NOC you worked in while you were in Canada, and you were eligible for both CEC and FSW.

Now OINP is saying to obtain the nomination you should have part of your Canadian work experience in your primary NOC.

So the question is, are they willing to still provide you the nomination if you only have foreign work experience in your primary NOC?

If you selected CEC, i don't think there is a way to switch to FSW. But will you be able to retain your nomination if you were to switch to FSW?

Exactly. that's the situation.
and Yes, I may still retain my nomination as I have more than 3 yrs work experience as FSW in primary NOC 0114. From my calculation, I have more than 67 pts and other factors.
BUT do you know if the NOI CRS cut off of 471 for FSW candidates be a factor in the oinp assessment? My crs score is within the CEC bracket. Thanks

 

[Islander216]

I'm assuming you're concerned about this because your score is below the cut-off?

Oh brother, what a mess. I see what you're saying now.

You made the cut-off for CEC but perhaps not for FSW.

It's tough to know what they will decide because this is effectively a mix up.

They shouldn't have issued you the NOI under CEC if you didn't have Canadian work experience in 0114 as that is one of the requirements.

And furthermore, the previous rounds of invitations did not include FSWs lol, so you weren't technically eligible if you were applying as a FSW for your ITA.

I don't know, this is has more twists than an Indian movie lol.

I just think you need to explain to them the situation, and just request you apply under CEC because this was an honest mistake. I don't think switching to FSW is a possibility, you can request that by webform, but that means you probably will have to withdraw your application or it will get canceled because you weren't eligible for the draw where you got your ITA. This is assuming you meet the cut-off for the FSW draw or whether they allow you to switch regardless if you don't.

If they don't accept that, you have two options, reject the nomination and continue to apply under CEC or accept the nomination, and re-apply under FSW, and wait for an all program draw to receive an ITA.

Would you have a score which goes below the cut-off score in the round you got an ITA if you didn't have the nomination? You could just reject the nomination then, and just continue to apply as CEC under your ITA, Just send a webform to IRCC saying because of a mix up you're withdrawing your provincial nomination. You should confirm this with OINP first before you do so though.

 

[Oddy]

I'm assuming you're concerned about this because your score is below the cut-off?

Oh brother, what a mess. I see what you're saying now.

You made the cut-off for CEC but perhaps not for FSW.

It's tough to know what they will decide because this is effectively a mix up.

They shouldn't have issued you the NOI under CEC if you didn't have Canadian work experience in 0114 as that is one of the requirements.

And furthermore, the previous rounds of invitations did not include FSWs lol, so you weren't technically eligible if you were applying as a FSW for your ITA.

I don't know, this is has more twists than an Indian movie lol.

I just think you need to explain to them the situation, and just request you apply under CEC because this was an honest mistake. I don't think switching to FSW is a possibility, you can request that by webform, but that means you probably will have to withdraw your application or it will get canceled because you weren't eligible for the draw where you got your ITA. This is assuming you meet the cut-off for the FSW draw or whether they allow you to switch regardless if you don't.

If they don't accept that, you have two options, reject the nomination and continue to apply under CEC or accept the nomination, and re-apply under FSW, and wait for an all program draw to receive an ITA.

Would you have a score which goes below the cut-off score in the round you got an ITA if you didn't have the nomination? You could just reject the nomination then, and just continue to apply as CEC under your ITA, Just send a webform to IRCC saying because of a mix up you're withdrawing your provincial nomination. You should confirm this with OINP first before you do so though.

Lol@ Indian movie. Yes.
Anyhow I’m still at the stage of applying for nomination. What i received was NOI not ITA. You know the form asks if you want to be assessed as FSW or CEC For nomination. I think I will call/email them To see what they will advise.

 

[Islander216]

Ohhhh okay, well that makes life easier.

I thought you had already submitted your eAPR.

Yeah, this is solvable.