Work Permit Approval After an Initial AIP Refusal

Case study: Pri’s work permit application was refused over employer compliance items and later approved after a new submission.

AIP work permit refusal: case summary

This AIP work permit refusal case study describes Pri, an Indian national who studied and worked in Canada before applying for a work permit under the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). IRCC refused her first application after employer compliance items were missing. After those items were addressed and a new application was submitted, she received a work permit approval letter on October 8, 2024.

Background

Pri came to Canada in 2016 as an international student. She completed a Diploma in General Business at Sheridan College in Brampton, Ontario, from 2017 to 2020, and a Diploma in Business Management and Entrepreneurship at Oulton College in Moncton, New Brunswick, from 2023 to 2024, graduating with honours.

She worked in food services before moving into hospitality as a Night Auditor at Quality Inn in New Brunswick. The source case describes her current position as Night Audit/Guest Service Agent and states that she applied for a work permit under the AIP. Her application was submitted on April 27, 2024.

The refusal: August 19, 2024

IRCC refused Pri’s application on August 19, 2024. The refusal reasons provided in the case materials were that the employer had not paid the $230 employer compliance fee and that the application did not include the Offer of Employment ID generated through the Employer Portal. The source case cites paragraph R200(3)(f.1) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations.

These were employer-compliance and application-documentation issues, rather than a reported finding that Pri lacked the education or work experience described in her application.

Arnika Visa’s approach

Pri consulted Reza Eslami, RCIC (R710241), at Arnika Visa. After reviewing the refusal and application materials, the next application was prepared to address the identified employer compliance items and provide supporting evidence.

According to the case materials, the revised package included:

Confirmation that the employer paid the $230 compliance fee.
A new Offer of Employment ID generated through the Employer Portal.
Proof of AIP endorsement and work permit support letters from the provincial authority.
Evidence of relevant work experience, including pay statements and employment reference letters.
T4 tax slips and a Notice of Assessment.
A personal statement explaining Pri’s career path, goals, and the oversight in the earlier application.

Resubmission and approval

Arnika Visa submitted the new work permit application on September 2, 2024. The case materials state that IRCC approved the application on October 8, 2024, allowing Pri to continue working in Canada under the AIP-related work permit process.

Key takeaways

Employer-side requirements, including the compliance fee and Employer Portal offer number, should be confirmed before submitting an employer-specific work permit application.
Where a refusal identifies a specific omission, review the refusal and submission record and address the stated issue directly in any subsequent application.
Keep proof of employer payment, the Employer Portal offer number, and copies of all supporting documents.
Each application is assessed on its own facts. This case does not guarantee approval in another case.

Conclusion

Pri’s case illustrates how a work permit refusal involving employer compliance items may be followed by a new application that directly addresses those items. If you have received a work permit refusal, Arnika Visa can review the refusal and discuss possible next steps based on your circumstances.