Tricky Situation-NOC's and Visa Officers

[APL]

Hello Everyone,

I have a question regarding NOC codes and would like anyone's feedback who has ever encountered this on the forum or elsewhere.

I submitted my application with NOC 1112 because I think that it best fits my roles and responsibilities. However, I think that NOC 4162 also fits my roles and responsibilities. Now lets say that the visa officer thinks that NOC 4162 is a better fit for my role and not NOC 1112. Do you guys think it would be an outright rejection or do you think visa officer can place me in the other NOC given that both NOC 1112 and NOC 4162 fall under Skill type A ? Please share if anyone has experienced this or seen someone go through this ?

Logically, visa officer should not be rejecting it outright because under FSW, it doesn't really matter what NOC Code you have as long as it is Skill type 0,A or B. So if visa officer thinks that the applicant's job description fits better with another NOC job code (and not the one identified in the application) as long as both NOC codes are under Skill type 0,A or B, it shouldn't really matter. Please correct me if I am wrong or if someone has experienced otherwise.

I am an inland FSW btw, Application submitted on Nov 6th. Most recent GCMS notes from Dec 15th indicate that my eligibility is met, criminality is passed, and medical is passed and 11.2 assessment is met as well. Now my file has been transferred from CIO to CPC-Ottawa. I am just scared that during detailed review at CPC Ottawa, visa officer might have issues with my chosen NOC.

Also, please let me know if someone has tried changing NOC code or sending an explanation letter/CSE enquiry regarding this. Any other advice etc. ?

Thank you for reading and I look forward to your replies.

APL

 

[One_Topsy]

I don't think the VO will change the NOC for you.

There have been cases where provinces have advised PN applicants to change their NOCs, howevr considering CIC works with more specific rules and guidelines - ministerial instructions etc (e.g. locking the age, CRS scores etc) I think they will assess you strictly based on the NOC you've chosen.

This is just my opinion though. It may be worth a try sending CSE to change NOC, but i really doubt it as the NOC and work experience gives lots of points towards ITA.

 

[APL]

Yes I agree that for PN it is pretty strict but logically it doesn't really change FSW Inland's points or eligibility in any way.

Thank you for your reply btw. Looking forward to see what more people have to say.

 

[Weekly]

I am in a similar situation. After few people got rejected recently due to wrong NOC , I am doubting my NOC choice more and more.
Based on recent rejection I am pretty sure that the visa officer won't allocate the more appropriate NOC .
Although that would have been really helpful for us.

My details are:
AOR - 31 August AOR , FSW outland
Medical passed ,
RPRF - October 2015
BG - not started