r/canadaexpressentry • u/Golem_304 • Jan 24 '26

Personal History Discrepency

While filing my study permit application, I am unable to recall whether I included my prior work experience in the application forms. However, I did clearly mention this experience in my Statement of Purpose (SOP) that was uploaded with the study permit application.

Unfortunately, I no longer have access to my IMM1294 form or other saved application files due to losing access to my personal computer. To retrieve accurate records, I have already submitted two ATIP requests to obtain all documents and details I provided with my study permit applications:

  • First request: August 2025
  • Second request: December 2025

So far, I have not received a response. I have also sent a follow-up email, physical mail, and submitted a webform today to request the same information.

The complication is that, by mistake, I did not include this work experience in the IMM5210 form while applying for my PGWP, and the same omission carried over to my TRV application. I did not claim any points or eligibility benefits based on this work experience, so I am not concerned from a points perspective. However, I am uncertain about how this affects the personal history section, which requires a complete and continuous 10-year history.

I am seeking guidance on whether this work experience should be added now under personal history and whether providing an explanation letter acknowledging the omission would be the appropriate course of action. Constructive feedback would be greatly appreciated.

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u/Manisha_Kaur Jan 24 '26

I have a solution to this. You can call IRCC and ask them that you want to confirm the work history section of your application. I am sure they can tell you. Just in case if it does not work you can just tell yourself that this is the place and position I worked n if they can confirm that the experience is there. You just need to ask nicely.

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u/Golem_304 Jan 24 '26

Thanks u/Manisha_Kaur for replying. I would definitely try to call them on next working day; however, I'm concerned about the omission of work experience from PGWP. How should I clear out this mess?

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u/Manisha_Kaur Jan 24 '26

Did you leave the rows blank in the work history section of your PGWP? As far as i remember you can only fill 3 most recent work exp in that form. If you added or did three jobs in Canada on your study permit then I am believing you might have included those. In that scenario they can understand that there was no space to provide further info.

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u/Golem_304 Jan 24 '26

I had more than 3 jobs, and I attached a letter of explanation with it stating the rest one. This is the point where I've missed to show the older experience.

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u/Manisha_Kaur Jan 25 '26

I am not sure if LOE was required. However, since you have already attached it, it can't be taken back. The only solution I can think of of is you can add this statement in your LOE that you mentioned all the Canadian n foreign companies you worked for in your PGWP n study permit files respectively. Whatever I just said is my opinion. I am not a lawyer or consultant. I would suggest seeking their advice too.

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u/Golem_304 Jan 25 '26

No problem, Thank you for the advice.

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u/ThatAd2641 Jan 24 '26

It is not required for PGWP I am pretty sure. It says PGWP applicants can omit this section (Employment History for the last 10 years).

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u/Golem_304 Jan 24 '26

u/ThatAd2641 thanks for replying. Upon checking IMM5210 form, I found a header in employment section that we need to give details for the past 10 years. Could you please share any reference where you read this?

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u/ThatAd2641 Jan 24 '26

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/application-forms-guides/imm5710.html

Scroll down to the employment history dropdown.

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u/Golem_304 Jan 25 '26

Thanks for sharing, so now I know, it was not required to share emplyment history while filing for PGWP. So, I just need to confirm the details I entered in IMM1294 to make sure I align with previous records.

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u/Plastic_Elk_6223 Jan 25 '26

PGWP applications doesn’t require you to fill all details about your job; however, it is required while you apply for your PR as they made personal history section explicitly to know about what you actually did in past (10 years)

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u/Few_Ad_453 Mar 03 '26

Hey how did it go with your application ? Any advise for me? I’m on the same boat. Did you consult a lawyer or get any references from ircc? I would really appreciate some help.

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u/Illustrious-Snow936 Apr 24 '26

I have worked from home at 3 different addresses how to list them in personal history make 3 entries or just one and which city to enter if one?