After a 5-month wait with no Additional Document Request (ADR), an applicant's PR application was rejected. They had submitted their closed work permit job offer, original offer letter from when they first arrived, and payslips, and asked what to do and whether reconsideration was possible.
What the thread pointed to as the likely gap:- A current, up-to-date letter of employment is needed — not just the original offer letter. An offer letter reflects the terms at hiring, but IRCC needs proof that the job and role are still active and match what was declared.
- The offer/reference letter should be dated after your ITA (Invitation to Apply), not simply reused from an earlier stage of the process — a letter that predates your ITA may not be accepted as sufficient proof of your current employment status.
The practical takeaway: when documenting employment for an Express Entry application, submit a current letter of employment (not just the original offer letter) and make sure any reference letter is dated after your ITA. If your application is rejected without an ADR, review whether your employment documentation met these two points before deciding whether to pursue reconsideration or reapply with corrected documents.