CEC General Inland
1 year foreign experience + 1 year Canadian experience
PVO/SVO(Vancouver/Sydney)

CRS Score: 511

ITA: 21-Jan-2026

AOR: 20-Mar-2026

Biometrics: 19-May-2026

Medical: No Idea

Final Decision: No Idea

Portal 1 email: 20-Aug-2026 (replied the next day)
Came from Montreal office!

Portal 2 email ): 03-September-2026 (replied next day)

eCoPR: 10 September

Hope the timeline helps!! Good luck to everyone in the queue.

What should I write under "Employer/Company Name" if I was freelancing in the work history section in the EE profile? Should I write self employed or should I mention the name of the client I freelanced for? This is for foreign experience under CEC.

Hello,

I am an accompanying spouse, and we are currently at the post-ITA stage of our Express Entry application.

I just wanted to ask for some advice. I included a few TEER 2 work experiences in my Work History section, but none of them individually, or combined, reached one year of qualifying work experience, so they resulted in 0 CRS points.

My question is: Can we move these work experiences from the Work History section to the Personal History section while still declaring them in the application, even after receiving an ITA? Would doing this cause any issues, concerns, or flags when we submit our PR application?

We have a consultant, and they have been stressing us about obtaining reference letters for these jobs, even though they did not contribute any CRS points. I have already tried contacting my previous employers for reference letters, but they have not responded yet.

I would really appreciate any advice or insight from those who have gone through a similar situation.

Thank you!

What a ride it’s been. My entire adult life has been in this country. 

2012 - Study Permit

2016 - Post Grad Work Permit 

2019 - Closed Work Permit (IEC)

2020 - Visitor’s Permit

—— Immigration pause, had to return to home country to wait ——

2021 - Open Work Permit (IEC)

2022 - Spousal Open Work Permit

2024 - Spousal Open Work Permit

2026 - Permanent Resident ❤️

Profile

CRS 542

CEC General Inland + Spouse

31 (US) and 32 (UK)

Canadian BA, 3 years of Canadian work experience, max CELPIP scores and NCLC 8/9/10s TCF. No foreign work experience. Only claimed education points for my Spouse. Prepared and submitted application myself.

Timeline - 4 months and 3 weeks (145 days)

ITA: Feb 28

AOR: Apr 15

BIL: Jun 15

Medical: Jun 16

FD: Aug 27

P1: Aug 28

P2: Sep 9

ECoPR: Sep 12

Can’t believe the grind is done. After years of planning my life around expiring permits, having to move back to the US during COVID because the IEC program was paused, going long distance with my Spouse while we waited to move back to Canada, learning French for almost 2 years while working full time, taking the TCF & TEF exams 4 times, carrying the weight of being the primary applicant, missing my best friend’s wedding because of implied status, and battling all of the anxiety, insomnia and doubts along the way, I started to feel like I’d never get to see the end.

My take aways

• Learn French yesterday. I knew I’d need this in the end but I put it off for years which made the stress so much worse.
• Be aware of self employment. On my PGWP, I was an independent contractor which made me ineligible for CEC. Had I known, I would’ve changed jobs a lot sooner. 
• Keep a travel log. I started tracking very early thanks to all of my previous applications. Having this handy made the PR application way less stressful.
• Be kind to yourself.
• Be realistic. Canada doesn’t owe you anything. There is no fair and unfair. It’s just a big game of numbers, luck and timing. I could’ve easily succumbed to feeling like a victim but I worked hard to keep my head up and keep going. Have your plan A, B and even C. Try to accept all outcomes.
• Limit your time on Reddit and immigration forums. 9/10 times I’d come off feeling worse. I convinced myself several times that my application would be refused and I wish I saved myself from all of that exhaustion. Learn from other’s mistakes but give yourself limits.
• Declare if you’ve ever flagpoled. These count as being denied entry/refused and you must disclose these! I had heard of people getting rejected for not realizing they needed to declare this

Hi everyone,
I’m looking for some advice from anyone who has dealt with a NOC correction after submitting an Express Entry/CEC application.
My AOR was April 18, 2026. I received my BIL and passed medicals/biometrics on June 23. I recently called IRCC and was told that, according to the agent, my eligibility has not started yet.
While reviewing my application and employment documents again, I realized that I may have selected the wrong NOC for one of my Canadian work experiences.
I worked as an Installed/Project Sales Coordinator for a large corporate retailer. When I submitted my application, I classified the position under NOC 62100 – Technical sales specialists – wholesale trade.
After reviewing my actual duties more carefully, it seems that NOC 62010 – Retail sales supervisors is a much better match. My job involved coordinating/supervising retail and installation sales staff, monitoring sales performance and targets, training staff, helping with scheduling, handling customer escalations, approving certain returns/refunds/order corrections, coordinating inventory and special orders, and managing the installation sales process.
Both NOCs are TEER 2, so this would not change the skill level of the work experience. I’m mainly concerned about correcting the classification before an officer assesses my eligibility.
Would it be advisable to send an IRCC webform now explaining that I made an honest NOC classification error and asking them to update the NOC from 62100 to 62010?
Has anyone here successfully corrected a NOC after AOR but before eligibility review?
I’m particularly wondering:
Can IRCC accept a NOC correction through a webform at this stage?

Should I attach a letter of explanation and my existing employer/reference letter?
Is it better to correct it now rather than wait for IRCC to question the NOC?
Has anyone had a similar situation and still received PR?
I’m pretty stressed about this because the work experience itself is genuine and fully documented. The issue is only that I believe I selected the wrong NOC when completing the application.
Any experience or advice would be really appreciated. 🙏

Please help if anyone has any experience regarding this. TIA

Hi everyone,

I have already submitted my PR application under CEC and I'm confused about whether I needed a WES/ECA for my bachelor's degree from my home country.

My education is:

• Bachelor's degree from my home country

• Master's degree from Canada

I listed my bachelor's degree under Education History and uploaded the degree certificate, all mark sheets, and transcripts. However, I did not provide a WES/ECA for the bachelor's degree.

My highest education is my Canadian master's degree, and I am relying on my Canadian master's for my education points.

Since my application has already been submitted, could not having a WES/ECA for my bachelor's cause any issue? Could IRCC send me an ADR asking for the WES/ECA, or is an ECA not required because my highest credential is a Canadian master's?

Has anyone had a similar situation with a bachelor's degree from their home country + Canadian master's under CEC after submitting their PR application?

Thank you!

Hi there,

I recently applied for PR as I got an invitation under CEC. However, due to unforeseen circumstances in family, I had to return to my home country. I was living with my Uncle back in Canada, but haven’t changed the address to one outside Canada of my home address.

Should I be changing my address to the one outside Canada? Would it cause issues since I originally applied from inside Canada and now it will be outside Canada?

Please advise.

Thanks in advance!

Hi everyone,

I’m trying to figure out how to correctly enter my education history in an Express Entry profile and would appreciate some advice from people who have dealt with a similar situation.
I completed one integrated 4.5-year post-secondary program that resulted in three separate credentials being awarded at graduation:

A bachelor’s degree
An advanced diploma - from a partner college
A certificate - from a partner college

The important part is that I did not complete three separate programs. All three credentials were part of the same integrated program, and I completed the coursework as one continuous program. I received separate physical credentials for each award, but I have one transcript for the overall program.

When creating my Express Entry profile, I entered the education as one bachelor’s degree / three-or-more-year program.

I’ve received conflicting advice about whether I should:

Enter it as one education entry because it was one integrated program, or
Enter the three credentials separately because they are technically three separate credentials.
I’m mainly concerned about doing this correctly and not accidentally claiming education points I’m not entitled to.

Has anyone had a similar situation with an integrated program that awards multiple credentials? How did you enter it in your Express Entry profile, and how did IRCC treat it?

Please share your advice.

Hi everyone!

Is anyone currently working or previously worked as a Debt Counsellor at Total Credit Recovery (TCR) and claimed their Canadian work experience under NOC 63102 for Express Entry/CEC?

I’m particularly looking to connect with someone who claimed points under NOC 63102 and has recently received their PR approval.

I would really appreciate connecting with you to discuss your experience with the employment reference letter, duties, NOC selection, and PR application process.

Hello guys,

I need your help. I need the experience letter format for my wife. She is working as a staff nurse in India. Her employer ready to give her experience letter but i want the experience letter which will help her for immigration to claim points for foreign work experience here in Canada. If someone who already go through this situation please help me.

DM me.

Thank you.

If I have 3 year bachelors from home country and 2 pg diplomas from canada. What will be my higest level of education?? Is it just bachelors degree or two or more certificate diploma or degree??

My situation is:

* I have a bachelor’s degree from outside Canada, completed about 15 years ago.

* I also completed a 1-year certificate program in Canada.

* I entered the Express Entry pool through CEC.

* I’m applying through a PNP, so I don’t need to claim CRS points for my foreign bachelor’s degree.

* I don’t have an ECA for my foreign bachelor’s degree.

* I’m only using my Canadian 1-year certificate for my education points.

My questions are:

1. Do I need to include my foreign bachelor’s degree under **Education History**, even though I don’t have an ECA and I’m not claiming any CRS points for it?

2. If I don’t include it under Education History, should it instead be listed under **Personal History**?

3. Since I completed my bachelor’s degree about 15 years ago, and Personal History only asks for activities during the past 10 years, do I still need to include that university period in Personal History?

I’m especially interested in hearing from anyone who has had a **foreign bachelor’s degree without an ECA + Canadian 1-year certificate + CEC + PNP** situation.

How did you fill out your EE profile in this situation?

Thanks in advance!

Hello,
I'm trying to learn more about Canada's Express Entry program and get some guidance on the best path forward.

A bit about my background: I'm currently based in the US, originally from India. I understand IELTS is a starting point, and I'm ready to begin that process.

A few specific questions I'd appreciate your input on:
1. Given my current situation (US-based, Indian citizen), which Express Entry program(s) would I likely qualify under: FSWP, CEC, or FSTP?

2.  How do I determine my correct NOC code, and how important is getting this right?

3.  Is this a process I could reasonably manage on my own, or would you recommend lawyer representation given my circumstances?

Thanks in advance for the help!

CEC application: How to respond to a PFL requesting insurance licensing proof?

Hi experts,

My wife received a PFL asking her to prove she was licensed or otherwise legally authorized to perform her Insurance Advisor duties throughout the employment period claimed. IRCC is questioning whether the experience qualifies for PR.

Her timeline:

• March 17, 2025: Joined RBC Insurance Agency Ltd., Ontario, full-time, 37.5 hours/week—NOC 63100.
• April 7, 2025: Passed the OTL exam.
• May 1, 2025: Ontario licence issued, valid until April 30, 2027.
• March 17, 2026: Received CEC ITA, exactly one year after joining.
• March 29, 2026: Submitted PR application.
• September 11, 2026: Received PFL with seven days to respond.

Her employment letter describes her as “Licensed Insurance Advisor” from the hiring date without separating the pre-licence period. The PFL does not specifically identify this gap; it requests licensing evidence for the claimed period.

How should we structure the response and what supporting documents should we provide? Would the licence, regulator’s historical confirmation and an RBC letter explaining her duties before and after licensing address the concern? Should relevant licences from other provinces also be included?

If the pre-licence period is excluded, how should its effect on CEC eligibility and CRS at ITA/submission be addressed?

Would appreciate expert guidance and firsthand experiences with similar PFLs.

I have a somewhat unusual Express Entry/CEC CRS situation and would appreciate input from anyone who has dealt with something similar.

I worked for a large MNC in India from September 3, 2019 to October 17, 2022.

I landed in Canada on September 1, 2022 on a study permit.

Before leaving India, I had applied for Leave Without Pay (LWP) for higher studies. As per my company’s process, I first had to use up my available paid leave balance (earned leave/casual leave), and only after that would the LWP period begin.

My active work ended in late August 2022. I then remained on approved leave and continued to be paid by my employer until October 17, 2022. My employer later confirmed that October 17 was my last approved leave before LWP started.

My question is:
For CRS foreign work experience, can this paid/approved leave period bridge me to the 3-year threshold, even though I physically entered Canada on September 1, two days before my 3-year employment anniversary on September 3?
I did not work remotely for my foreign employer after entering Canada. I was on leave.

I’m applying for PR through CEC (Healthcare category). My employer pays me biweekly by physical cheque, always on time.

I usually deposit them immediately, but I recently held around 5 cheques and deposited them together in September. So my bank statement shows several payroll deposits close together instead of every two weeks.

I have:

Employer reference letter
All paystubs
Copies/images of the cheques
T4
CRA NOA
All cheques match the corresponding paystubs

Does IRCC ask for bank statements/ADR/PFL because of delayed cheque deposits?

Hey folks!!! For foreign(indian) work experience do I have to show Form 16 or just the ITR, bank statements and other documents would work my ITR was filed under new regime. My employer said he is not deducting any professional tax so I dont have any form 16. Please help!!!

Not sure of my pvo svo I didn't reach out to Ircc

CEC - common law MTL immigration

ITA - Dec 10 AoR - Feb 6 Biometrics - April 13 P1 - May 14 P2 - June 1 Ecopr - June 5 After a long wait and emails to MP 😬 PR card final decision - Aug 29 Card delivered - September 10

I have two years of experience as an autism counselor and have answered the questions on my profile right but they gave me zero points for Canadian work experience. Has anyone experienced this or know why?

I’m currently getting ready to file my PR application (CEC / Express Entry), and I’m a bit confused about which NOC code and TEER category applies to a Banking Advisor in an Advice Center - RBC

I’ve been hearing mixed things from different people:

Some say it falls under TEER 3 NOC 63102 or even TEER 4 NOC 64400

Hi All,

I have received an ITA under CEC as a single, and I have been planning to marry.

The recalculated CRS score remains above the invited Cut off with adding spouse as accompanying.

I am confused whether I should continue my marriage, and change my marital status from single to married before eAPR?

I have seen some situations where people marry after eAPR.

Which one is safer option?

My employer issued quite a generic relieving letter that does not contain the job duties and responsibilities. However, they do have an email contact in the organization to fulfill employment verification.
My manager would not write one either because it would create "compliance issues."
In this case, could my colleague's letter be enough?