Hi everyone,
I’m feeling really stressed and disheartened after the recent outcome of my PR application. I’ve been in Canada for over 5 years, and this rejection has hit hard.
I applied for PR in April 2024, completed biometrics within three weeks, and had been patiently waiting for updates—only to receive a rejection yesterday. IRCC claimed I falsely declared 50 points for foreign work experience, which doesn’t make sense. I provided all the necessary proof such as:
I worked in my previous role from November 2017 to October 2019 (almost two years). That’s what I reported in my application—I didn’t claim three years. I double-checked in the system, and even if I input just one year (to be conservative since it’s not a full two years), my IELTS score still gives me 50 points.
From my understanding, you can claim 50 points for foreign work experience either by having 3 years of work experience or by maxing out your IELTS score. I met the criteria for less than 3 years with my maximum IELTS score, and I verified this again in the system, which calculated the same result.
I’ve applied for reconsideration, but I’m honestly overwhelmed. If anyone has been through something similar or has advice, please share. Success stories would lift my spirits right now.
Thank you so much for taking the time to read this.
I’m feeling really stressed and disheartened after the recent outcome of my PR application. I’ve been in Canada for over 5 years, and this rejection has hit hard.
I applied for PR in April 2024, completed biometrics within three weeks, and had been patiently waiting for updates—only to receive a rejection yesterday. IRCC claimed I falsely declared 50 points for foreign work experience, which doesn’t make sense. I provided all the necessary proof such as:
- Employment Letter
- Bank Statements showing monthly salary deposits
- Resignation letter from my previous job
- IELTS score meeting the required standard (8 and above in all sections)
I worked in my previous role from November 2017 to October 2019 (almost two years). That’s what I reported in my application—I didn’t claim three years. I double-checked in the system, and even if I input just one year (to be conservative since it’s not a full two years), my IELTS score still gives me 50 points.
From my understanding, you can claim 50 points for foreign work experience either by having 3 years of work experience or by maxing out your IELTS score. I met the criteria for less than 3 years with my maximum IELTS score, and I verified this again in the system, which calculated the same result.
I’ve applied for reconsideration, but I’m honestly overwhelmed. If anyone has been through something similar or has advice, please share. Success stories would lift my spirits right now.
Thank you so much for taking the time to read this.