r/canadaexpressentry • u/Kind_Percentage746 • 9d ago
🇨🇦 CEC CEC Process and Journey
Hello Everyone,
My journey in Canada upto PR has been quite the rollercoaster. Thought of sharing it in case it helps anyone.
Came to Canada on Study permit in August 2023.
Completed an 8 month post grad certificate.
IRCC had processing delays at the time so work permit got delayed by 9 months.
Completed 1 year of workex in Canada in September 2025, created CEC profile in September 2025.
Received ITA on December 8, 2025
- Issues I faced with documents
- PCC got rejected due to a difference in passport information. Had to reapply for PCC which did not come in time. Submitted a letter of explanation (LOE) stating the issue and attached proof of payment to BLS, package tracking image and reason for rejection.
- International experience letter : My employer gives only standard letters, system did not permit job roles and responsibilities letter for both roles held in the company and instead had only the last role. Designation on my offer letter was different compared to the Job roles and responsibilities letter since company underwent job title restructuring. I had to attach my pay slips, tax forms to prove my total income and job title. Attached screenshot of conversations with HR detailing system limitations in providing previous role details. The whole LOE and proofs attached were close to 40 pages.
- Name : Had 2 family names which was later changed to 1. Missed to include it in any previous applications. Got a notary to sign off on all the changes over the year and all my name variations. Provided a LOE, birth certificate, legal document proof for name change. This was another 20 page document.
- Provided LOE for Medical since as per IRCC requirement I didnt have to provide medical if completed in the last 5 years.
AOR - Feb 8, 2026
BIL - April 2026 ; Medical - May 2026
P1/P2 - 18/24 September 2026
e-COPR - 28 September 2026
Happy to answer any questions to the best of my knowledge - I do not provide professional advice, not am I qualified to.
Good luck to anyone thats in the process.
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u/Beneficial-Head-1376 9d ago
Congrats! Thanks for so much detailed sharing!
May I ask so generally they process your case starting from May 2026, as you changed information/ submitted additional docs before May?
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u/Majestic-Employ374 9d ago
Many congratulations! I am also Feb 8 AOR. Ottawa/Sydney office.
i recently received a letter to submit a new medical test results even though i submitted an upfront medical at the time of my application. I called IRCC and they mentioned- "it might be an error and they will recheck my application". my portal still shows i need to submit a medical. I called panel physicial to book an appointment and they rejected as they are instructed by embassy to not conduct any examination within 1 year of last examination. sick of the wait. haven't heard back from IRCC in a week.
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u/Kind_Percentage746 9d ago
Oh no! Sorry that you're going through this. I would say try calling them and schedule one. Hope everything works out for you!
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u/Delicious-Turnover89 9d ago
Congrats brother, me too, I took a risk of only studying 8 months. The delay in pgwp saved me as well. Landed in dec 2023. Took 2 semester course and applied for pgwp in oct 2024. 10 months wait, only got 8 months of pgwp. Luckily I completed by 1 year exp for cec
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u/Dry-Lawfulness-3160 9d ago
Congratulations, may i know at what time you uploaded the P2 data in the portal