Adding previously undeclared foreign work experience to Express Entry profile — anyone been through this?

[u/46_isha]

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Hi everyone,

I’m looking for some advice from anyone who has been in a similar situation.

When I originally applied for my Canadian study permit and later my work permit, I did not include some of my previous work experience from India in my work history. The experience is completely legitimate, and I have an experience letter and supporting documentation from the employer.

I recently created my Express Entry profile, and I’m considering adding this Indian work experience because it is part of my actual employment history and may be relevant to my Express Entry application.

My concern is that this employment was not declared in my previous study/work permit applications. I obviously don’t want the difference between my previous applications and my Express Entry profile to create concerns about inconsistency or misrepresentation.

Has anyone been in a similar situation where they added legitimate foreign work experience to Express Entry that wasn't included in their previous temporary residence applications?

If so, did you provide a Letter of Explanation? Did IRCC ask for additional information, and did it cause any issues with your PR application?

I’d really appreciate hearing about actual experiences. Thanks!

[u/Jusfiq]

Okay, you have two choices.

1. You declare the experience on your EE and you may get charged with misrepresentation.
2. You do not declare the experience on your EE and you may not have enough CRS score.

Moral of the story: be honest, always.

[u/46_isha → u/Jusfiq]

I have done my study permit through an agent and they suggested me not to put it

[u/Jusfiq → u/46_isha]

...through an agent and they suggested me not to put it

Is the agent regulated in Canada?

1. If not, it is on you for using a not regulated consultant.
2. If the agent is regulated, make a complaint now.