Job promotion not updated in EE profile before ITA — is updating in e-APR okay?

[chandanat19]

I got promoted to new job role in the same company on May 19, 2026. Our old PR application was active at that time so we never updated the EE profile.

The old application got cancelled on June 22 due to a missing document (agent made a mistake uploading correct education document). Our rep created a new EE profile the same day. The very next day (June 23) the draw happened and we got the ITA.

So the profile never had the promotion information — new profile was created yesterday evening, we wanted to update the new job role and ITA came next day.

Now when submitting the e-APR, we want to update the work history to show both roles accurately. We are NOT claiming any extra CRS points for the new role.

Will IRCC see this as misrepresentation? We plan to attach an LOE explaining the situation. Any advice or similar experiences? Is there any risk of rejection?

 

[Ayomide101]

'd be surprised if IRCC considered this misrepresentation based on what you've described.

The key point is that you're correcting the information before submitting your e-APR, and the promotion doesn't affect your CRS score or eligibility. In your application, list both positions with the correct dates, provide an employment letter if possible showing the promotion, and include a brief LOE explaining the timeline:

• Promotion took effect on May 19, 2026.
• Your previous PR application was already in process, so the Express Entry profile wasn't updated.
• That application was cancelled on June 22 for an unrelated document upload issue.
• A new EE profile was created the same day, and you received an ITA before you had a chance to update the profile.
• You're now updating the work history in the e-APR to accurately reflect your employment.

IRCC generally expects the information in the final application to be complete and accurate. A timely correction with a clear explanation is very different from intentionally withholding information to gain an advantage. Since you're not claiming additional CRS points from the promotion, the risk of this being treated as misrepresentation is low.

Just make sure all dates are consistent across your employment letters, reference letters, and LOE. A concise explanation is usually all that's needed.