Express Entry Case Study: Approved After Two Withdrawn Profiles
Key points
- Mr. W's first two Express Entry profiles were both withdrawn; the second had been submitted by another agency.
- Our review found that, in his first year of work, his full-time payroll records conflicted with the hours and location of a part-time job.
- After his work experience was reassessed and a third profile submitted, he received an Invitation to Apply (ITA) in the next draw.
- His application was approved within 70 days, with no requests for additional documents.
This case follows Mr. W and his family through Canada’s Express Entry system. They faced the risk of a refusal, and even of a finding of misrepresentation, before professional guidance from Huafei Immigration, careful documentation and well-considered decisions led to permanent residence. If your own profile has been withdrawn before, or you are unsure whether it is accurate, this case may be useful to you.
Background: working toward stability
When Mr. W first came to us, his anxiety was evident.
Despite a Canadian bachelor’s degree, Mr. W and his wife struggled to find stable work after graduation. After two years of effort, they finally found jobs they were passionate about.
That success came with a pressing problem: their post-graduation work permits were set to expire in a year. With only one year of qualifying work experience, their Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores did not meet the level needed for an Express Entry invitation.
To maintain the family’s legal status in Canada, Mr. W’s wife made a difficult decision. She set aside her career and returned to school on a study permit, so the family could continue living and working in Canada.
Meanwhile, Mr. W’s career stabilized, and the family grew with the arrival of two children. Eventually, he met the two-year work experience requirement and became eligible for Express Entry.
Two profiles, two sets of doubts
First profile: a hurried submission
Once he met the eligibility criteria, Mr. W promptly submitted his Express Entry profile. After submitting, however, he began to worry whether his application was error-free and strong enough.
Second profile: a risky restart
Hoping to improve his chances of an invitation, Mr. W sought help from an immigration agency. The agency found details missing from his application and advised him to withdraw it and submit again. The agency worked efficiently, but Mr. W still felt uneasy and decided to get a second opinion.
What our review found
On a friend’s recommendation, Mr. W consulted Huafei Immigration. Our lead immigration consultant, Ms. Chen, carefully reviewed his application and found a critical issue.
During his first year of work, the payroll records from Mr. W’s full-time job conflicted with the hours and location of a part-time job. The duties of the part-time job were also not clearly described. Discrepancies like these could make an immigration officer question the application, or even lead to a finding of misrepresentation, with serious consequences.
What we did
Recognizing the urgency, Ms. Chen acted quickly:
- Withdraw the second profile
She immediately withdrew the second Express Entry profile, which the previous agency had submitted.
- Reassess the work experience
She reassessed and reorganized Mr. W’s work experience so that it was rigorous and complete.
- Submit a third profile
She submitted a third Express Entry profile, making sure every document was accurate and error-free.
- Invitation and PR application
Mr. W received an Invitation to Apply (ITA) in the next draw and promptly submitted his permanent residence application.
The outcome: approved within 70 days
Because the application was well prepared and fully documented, Mr. W’s application was approved within 70 days, setting a new record for an Express Entry approval. As the submission was complete and accurate, there were no requests for additional documents, and the process ran smoothly.
On the day they received the Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR), Mr. W and his wife drove straight to the Rainbow Bridge border office at Niagara Falls, completed their landing and officially became permanent residents of Canada.
What this case shows
- Details decide the outcome. Incomplete or inconsistent information can lead to a refusal, or even a finding of misrepresentation.
- Professional guidance matters. An experienced immigration consultant can identify potential risks and help improve the application.
- Timely action matters. Correcting errors and resubmitting promptly can turn a difficult situation around.
At Huafei Immigration, we handle every client’s application with care, aiming for one that is not only complete and error-free but also more competitive. If you have doubts about your Express Entry profile, for example work records that do not line up, or a profile that has been withdrawn before, having a consultant review it before you submit can help.
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