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Are you making common mistakes in your Canada PR application and getting rejections?
Applying for Permanent Residency in Canada is exciting, but it comes with a detailed and complex process. But did you know that even a small mistake in your application can lead to delays, rejections, or even worse, a ban?
To help out the applicants, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has recently shared a training guide for immigration that includes examples of errors made by the applicants and what officers are normally trained to look out for.
This blog will break down the common mistakes to avoid in a Canadian PR application and provide easy tips to avoid them.
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Your job title is not enough, as immigration officers check if your duties match the essential tasks of the NOC (National Occupational Classification) code you’ve selected.
For example, Maria listed her job as a ‘’Contact Centre Supervisor’’ but her tasks matched the NOC code for a ‘’Complaints Clerk’’. This actually mismatched flagged her for further review.
Tip: Always choose your NOC code that matches your job duties, not just the title.
IRCC should be notified if any changes have been made under certain circumstances, whether it is a divorce, a family size change, or a job change.
For instance, Danny failed to report his divorce after he got an Invitation to apply, and his news CRS score became lower than the cut-off, so his application was rejected.
Tip: Always declare changes; transparency is better than risking rejection, or you could be banned for 5 years for any misrepresentation.
Immigration officials are advised to ensure you satisfy all work experience requirements, including duration, nature, and when it occurred.
For instance, Tom had 30 years of working as an actor, but not a single consecutive, paid year of work over the past 10 years, thus, the application was rejected.
Tip: You are required to have your experience be in the precise conditions of your immigration stream, particularly consecutive, paid work in the applicable timeframe.
Language test results must be valid when you submit them and from an IRCC-approved test provider.
For instance, Lara has attempted her Canada PR application, which was null, although she had scored well, and hence her application was rejected.
Tip: Always recheck the expiry date of your language test reports and ensure that it is from leading providers like IELTS (for English) or TEF (for French)
The immigration stream has different immigration rules, and not having a proper understanding of the program rules can cost you your chance.
For example, Austin has applied for Canada PR through the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), listing work experience gained while he was still a full-time student, and this didn’t count.
Tip: You must read the fine print of your immigration program, or you may seek help from a licensed consultant such as SIEC to understand what qualifies and what doesn’t.
If the applicants might be eligible, your application can be refused if you or your family members are found inadmissible due to criminal issues or medical.
For example, Anveer met all the requirements; however, his wife was deemed medically inadmissible, hence his total application got rejected.
Tip: You must ensure you and your family members complete required checks, and if there’s a concern, seek legal advice; you might be able to submit additional documentation or request an exception.
FINAL THOUGHTS
Immigrating to a country like Canada, which is way beyond beautiful and with lots of income opportunities, deserves careful attention. As IRCC’s guide shows, honest mistakes and small oversights may lead to major setbacks.
Applicants must take time and double-check details, and when in doubt, consult a qualified immigration consultant or lawyer. The path to permanent residency might be complex; however, with the right preparation, it is achievable.
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