Post e-APR Process and Common Reasons for Rejection

[dimpy.123]

Hello ,

Please I need some help here if possible,

Here the situation:

AOR DEC 4 2017 (Married /PNP outland)

GCMS generated: 3/1/2018 (Almost 3 months after AOR)

GCMS received: 4/7/2018

Based on the CIO: R10 OK, A11 meet (Last pages of notes)
file transferred to LVO before January 17, 2018 as that's when I got reply to my email that the file had been transferred to LVO

under APPLICATION:EXXXXXXXXX
Create Date 2017/04/12
Created by:YYYYY
Update Date 2018/01/15
Updated by:XXXXXX
Primary office:my country's LVO
Secondary office: Centralized Intake Office

Under Assessment (Page 2 of GCMS notes) it states:

Eligibility: Not started
Security: Not started
Criminality: Not started
Medical: passed
Info Sharing: In progress

Under CLIENT DETAILS

Info Sharing: Not started. However for my wife it says Completed.


Under INFO sharing
INFO SHARING: 1
Family name: my name
Type: Biographic
Partner: USA
Status: Not started
Due date: 2018/01/17
Info sharing 2:
Family name: my wife’s name
Type: Biographic
Partner: USA
Status: NRT

what could be the issue with my case as I'm still stuck in IP1?
Why info sharing has not been completed in your opinion.
For your info, I used to Live in the USA before.
Thank you for your assistance on this request

I have received both Express Entry Profile No and Job Seeker validation code, now I am trying to register with Job Bank but got following error.

Error: You have entered an invalid Express Entry Profile Number and/or Job Seeker Validation Code. To avoid errors, you should copy and paste these codes directly from the message in your MyCIC account.


Any help or suggestion?

 

[Ese2014]

Part 1 of 2: Post e-APR Process

Step 1: Completeness Test as per Regulation 10

Immigration Officer will assure that your file is complete as defined under the Regulation 10 of IRCC Act. If your file includes all details and documents required then it will be sent for Assessment.


Step 2: Assessment for Eligibility and Admissibility

This process sometimes called as A11 (For Eligibility) and A16 (For Admissibility on Medical Ground).

A11 will take some time, however; A16 will be completed within 2-3 days after your file is in Assessment Stage.

A11 (Eligibility Test)

Minimum Entry Requirement (R75)

Verification will be conducted on each of the Six Eligibility Factors (R78-83). This will only focus on assuring that the candidate attained at least 67 out of 100 points and Minimum Score needed at the time ITA was issued. Misrepresentation or Fraud check is carried later on during A40.

Education (R78)

ECA Report and Educational Documents are verified until the officer is satisfied to pass R78.

Language (R79)

Language Score is recalculated using IELTS Scores and Verification is done online using your Test Report Form Number. Once verified R79 is passed.

Work Experience (R80)

Verify Scores calculated and Work Experience Letters. Calculate Similarity of NOC Scores and verify documents. Officer will usually check email, fax, contact, website (if any), and address is written on Letterheads to verify if company physically exists and registered at the address provided. If Satisfied will pass R80.

Age (R81)

Verify the age against the official Personal Documents. Will pass R81 once satisfied.

Arranged Employment – if applicable (R82)

If applicable, will verify any job offers or call employer in Canada. Will Pass R82 after verifying offer from Employer.

Adaptability – if applicable (R83)

Verify each of the adaptability Factor and Points Claimed. Will Pass R83 after every factor is verified.

In addition, Officer will verify the Settlement Funds (R76) to ensure sufficient Funds are available. Once Satisfied will pass R76.

Although, at this stage, eligibility Test is completed your account may not be updated at this stage. Immigration Officer will approve your file and send it for A40 Test and if passed will approve your file as eligible.


A16 (Admissibility on Medical Ground)

At this stage, you will be requested for Medical Certificate or else your Upfront Medical Report will be obtained from your Panel and conclusion will be made on Health concerns.

Applications may be rejected if Health of a Person can impose a threat to Canadians health or will be expensive to treat under Public Health. This includes any health concerns with Children or anyone accompanying with the principal applicant. Good Panelist will inform you the same day regarding your X-Ray and other tests results except for Blood Test, which they usually inform within 2-3 working days if you have any health problem. Therefore, it is better to wait 2-3 working days after Upfront Medical before you apply with IRCC.

Once verified officer will pass and update your file. A11 and A16 Test are started together, however, A11 will take much more time to verify documents.

Criminal Record Verification

After A16 is passed, your first Background Check will be performed and your file will be updated. The status will change from Not Applicable to either In Progress (also referred as IP1) or Next step is to conduct Background Check (also referred as NBGC or IP1).

In this Stage, your Police certificates will be verified and assured that they meet the criteria’s of IRCC as well. In addition, they will send requests to all countries you have visited and obtain clearance from them. If these countries are quick to respond, then your file will move to Not Applicable again in few weeks’ time.


Step 3: Assessment for Misrepresentation and Fraud (A40)

This stage will start once both the A11 and A16 including Criminal Verification is completed. In this stage, your file status will change from Not Applicable to In Progress (also referred as IP2) and will be the final stage before PPR. At this stage, you may be required to take Interview or other checks may be performed. Once A40 is passed, you will receive PPR and you will be required to send Passport to your Visa Office for Stamping and receiving CoPR.


This is the general guide for understanding process only however in reality each candidate and stream may see a different kind of trends.

Thanks for creating this thread

 

[pitico55]

Job

I have received both Express Entry Profile No and Job Seeker validation code, now I am trying to register with Job Bank but got following error.

Error: You have entered an invalid Express Entry Profile Number and/or Job Seeker Validation Code. To avoid errors, you should copy and paste these codes directly from the message in your MyCIC account.


Any help or suggestion?

JobBank registration is no longer mandatory. It can be skipped.

 

[Ava.em]

@BillHyatt
Hi Bill, I didn't pay the landing fee at the start of my application. Do you advise I pay it now, or wait till I am asked to pay by IRCC?

 

[BillHyatt]

@BillHyatt
Hi Bill, I didn't pay the landing fee at the start of my application. Do you advise I pay it now, or wait till I am asked to pay by IRCC?

You may not be able to pay it now as it the links will not work. You will have to wait for IRCC reply and they will guide you to the right link for payment. I hope this will help.

 

[zohebshaikh]

Part 2 of 2: Most Common Reasons for Rejection

Education:

b. Not including Degrees and Transcripts – please note that IRCC will reject incomplete files unlike OINP, which asks for additional information.

It is implied here that e-APR applications without transcripts are rejected. however there is no upload slot for transcripts nor are they explicitly asked for. Is this still a requirement even if I have an ECA from WES ? Kindly advise, thanks

 

[ishq74]

It is implied here that e-APR applications without transcripts are rejected. however there is no upload slot for transcripts nor are they explicitly asked for. Is this still a requirement even if I have an ECA from WES ? Kindly advise, thanks

To receive program-specific points for education, the applicant must either

• provide proof of having completed a Canadian secondary or post-secondary educational program; or
• obtain an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) and provide the ECA reference number in their application, along with proof of the foreign educational credentials for which points are being claimed.

Where an ECA has been obtained, the applicant must provide the ECA reference number in their e-APR for online validation directly from the issuing organization.

• A scanned copy of the ECA is not required when submitting the e-APR but may be requested by IRCC at a later date.

Proof of studies : https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/permanent-residence/express-entry/applications-received-on-after-january-1-2016-completeness-check.html

 

[BillHyatt]

It is implied here that e-APR applications without transcripts are rejected. however there is no upload slot for transcripts nor are they explicitly asked for. Is this still a requirement even if I have an ECA from WES ? Kindly advise, thanks

It is not asked but there are cases of rejections where such documents weren't provided. It depends on Agent and you are given one folder to submit all Educational documents. It is strongly recommended to submit all possible documents and mention them in LOE. Don't rely on ECA references number only or just an ECA Report. Some agents are really harsh to pass R10 Check.

 

[Ava.em]

Yes. Thanks alot

You may not be able to pay it now as it the links will not work. You will have to wait for IRCC reply and they will guide you to the right link for payment. I hope this will help.

 

[zohebshaikh]

To receive program-specific points for education, the applicant must either

• provide proof of having completed a Canadian secondary or post-secondary educational program; or
• obtain an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) and provide the ECA reference number in their application, along with proof of the foreign educational credentials for which points are being claimed.

Where an ECA has been obtained, the applicant must provide the ECA reference number in their e-APR for online validation directly from the issuing organization.

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  • A scanned copy of the ECA is not required when submitting the e-APR but may be requested by IRCC at a later date.

Proof of studies : https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/permanent-residence/express-entry/applications-received-on-after-january-1-2016-completeness-check.html

thanks, i was considering the degree certificate issued by the university as "proof of the foreign educational credentials for which points are being claimed". guess i am mistaken ?

 

[zohebshaikh]

It is not asked but there are cases of rejections where such documents weren't provided. It depends on Agent and you are given one folder to submit all Educational documents. It is strongly recommended to submit all possible documents and mention them in LOE. Don't rely on ECA references number only or just an ECA Report. Some agents are really harsh to pass R10 Check.

thanks, i was planning to upload the degree certificates, ECA copy & IELTS. will add the transcripts too, but will need to work on reducing the file size as i have a graduate + post-graduate degrees & its transcripts to include.

 

[ishq74]

thanks, i was considering the degree certificate issued by the university as "proof of the foreign educational credentials for which points are being claimed". guess i am mistaken ?

Did you get ECA based on certificate only? No, they needed the transcript as well. It is equally important to prove your educational credential.

 

[oliray]

Dear @BillHyatt and seniors,

My AOR is 14th Feb 2018, and my status currently states IP2 i.e passed medical, no additional documents needed and Background check in progress.

I think I might have stated in education section that my 2nd education for ACCA (Chartered Accountants) was in UK , whereas I studied from my home country while working. Although my personal history sections clearly show that I was not in the UK studying, and travel history shows I was not in the U.K for up to 6 months, as I had 2 visits totaling < 2 months. I am worried as I read some people had rejections for PCC for slightly similar cases.

My questions are:
1) Is it possible to re-check what was submitted during E-APR?
2) Could rejection for PCC still occur at this stage of the application (70 days after submission and recent call to CIC states my application is already transferred to LVO)?
3) Can I still clarify this? How can I clarify? and can giving new updates cause any further delays to application processing?

Thanks and look forward to your advise.

 

[Instinct50]

Hi guys,
Please urgent help required. I have a bachelors and masters in Agricultural engineering. I chose NOC 2131 before ITA, Now i'm about to submit e-APR. Someone advised me to change it to 2231 based on whats written in my reference letter. I worked in a construction company for about 2 years, this is what my employer wrote in the reference letter given to me:
Position: Site Pupil Engineer
1. Undertaking inspections, data collection and supervising civil and building construction work which include; clearing, earthworks, concrete work, block work, interlocking stones etc.
2. Participating in project engineering reviews, studies and site investigations.·
3. Working closely with all levels of management, engineers and field operations staff.·
4. Reporting on work progress and ensuring compliance with all project procedures and requirements.
5. Assist in preparing bids for tenders.·
6. Attending site meetings.

Please is it advisable to change this NOC or just leave it as it is. Maybe I'm just being paranoid about this. Please a reaponse would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks alot.

 

[hope2018]

Hi guys,
Please urgent help required. I have a bachelors and masters in Agricultural engineering. I chose NOC 2131 before ITA, Now i'm about to submit e-APR. Someone advised me to change it to 2231 based on whats written in my reference letter. I worked in a construction company for about 2 years, this is what my employer wrote in the reference letter given to me:
Position: Site Pupil Engineer
1. Undertaking inspections, data collection and supervising civil and building construction work which include; clearing, earthworks, concrete work, block work, interlocking stones etc.
2. Participating in project engineering reviews, studies and site investigations.·
3. Working closely with all levels of management, engineers and field operations staff.·
4. Reporting on work progress and ensuring compliance with all project procedures and requirements.
5. Assist in preparing bids for tenders.·
6. Attending site meetings.

Please is it advisable to change this NOC or just leave it as it is. Maybe I'm just being paranoid about this. Please a reaponse would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks alot.

I cannot suggest which of the two NOC is correct, but if you feel you have selected a wrong NOC and your reference letter does not corroborate it, then you can change NOC and explain via a LoE. People have changed NOC post ITA and got PR.