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Hi everyone, I’m seeking advice on my ICT C62 reapplication for NOC 20010 (Engineering Manager) in the automotive software/AI sector. My initial application and subsequent reconsideration were both rejected, with the key reason cited: "insufficient documentation to demonstrate significant benefit to Canada."
I fully acknowledge the gap in my previous submission and have since compiled supplemental materials to strengthen the "significant benefit" argument, centered on North American (NA)-Canadian (CA) operational synergy and long-term investment in Canada’s tech ecosystem. Here’s a breakdown of the core evidence I plan to submit:
- Formal Contractual Commitments:
- A $2.3M contract between our global HQ and the client’s NA HQ, which explicitly requires my relocation to the North American timezone to support critical project delivery.
- An existing $2.1M contract between our CA office and the client’s CA team, proving established local collaboration and stable revenue for Canada.
- Proven NA-CA Operational Synergy:
The NA-CA linkage is not just structural – the NA team drives client acquisition and market expansion, while the CA office serves as the core technical delivery hub. I have personally led cross-regional coordination between our CA and US teams to support the client’s projects, resolving time zone challenges and streamlining technical handoffs to ensure seamless service delivery.
- Substantive CA Team Expansion Plan:
Our long-term strategy targets growing the CA office to 50 employees, delivery focus by 2027 and I will be the engineering manager in the CA office, (with the NA office scaling to 20 staff, sales, customers windows focus). My on-site presence in Canada will strengthen the NA-CA synergy, channeling NA’s client resources and market opportunities to the CA team, and supporting the transition from a basic staffing model to high-value package delivery (integrated automotive software/AI solutions) in Canada.
- My Role as a Catalyst for Benefit:
As the designated coordinator for the client’s North American projects (endorsed by both our leadership and the client), my relocation will ensure contract compliance, accelerate local project delivery, and fill CA’s technical gaps in in-vehicle OS and AI adaptation – directly enhancing Canada’s competitiveness in the automotive tech sector.
My question is: Does this combination of formal contracts, proven cross-regional synergy, a tangible CA team expansion plan, and my role as a key enabler meet the "significant benefit" requirement under R205a for reapplication? I’m eager to hear your insights on whether this evidence sufficiently addresses the previous rejection reason, or if there are additional angles I should strengthen.
Thanks in advance for your help!