In the past six months, we've encountered four instances where the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) requested additional documents following our Permanent Residency (PR) application submissions. These real-life cases shed light on what these requests mean and how to handle them effectively.


What Does ICA's Request for Additional Documents Mean?

Congratulations, you are likely on the right track to a successful PR application, as ICA typically doesn't bother with requests for supplementary documents if your chances are next to zero. In other words, they'd simply reject your application outright if they saw no potential.


When and Why Does ICA Request Supplementary Documents?

Generally, ICA may ask for additional documents under the following circumstances:

1.Family Members' Work History: The most common scenario is the need for work histories of family members, particularly the parents and siblings of the main applicant (or the main applicant and accompanying adult dependents).

2.Marital Status Clarification: If you're married but only one spouse is applying, you might be asked to explain the reason for this arrangement.

3.Incomplete Basic PR Application Materials: Sometimes, the required materials for the PR application are not complete.

4.Lack of Translation or Notarization: Documents that must be translated or notarized are missing this essential step.

5.Single-Parent Families: Single parents may need to provide information about the other parent and offer explanations where necessary.

6.Discrepancies in Self-Submitted Forms: If you've made errors or omissions in your self-submitted forms, ICA might ask for clarifications.

No matter which scenario you face, it's crucial to take these requests seriously. Your supplementary documents should be genuine, valid, and well-organized to avoid errors and oversights. 

Understanding ICA's request for additional documents and being well-prepared can greatly increase your chances of success. Remember, these requests are often a positive sign that your application is on the right track.


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