Receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA) is only beginning of the permanent residence (PR) process in Canada. Many Canadian permanent residence applications are delayed, returned as incomplete or refused due to avoidable errors. Applicants must have an understanding of the common Canadian immigration mistakes to improve their chances of approval.
The arranged employment points may get removed if a job offer is not valid, the LMIA has expired or been revoked, or the applicant's employment has changed. The job offer must meet IRCC requirements. It must be supported by a valid Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) or qualify under an eligible LMIA exemption (where applicable). An applicant who provides inaccurate or outdated employment information will be facing misrepresentation and the refusal of the application.
Applicants who completed their education outside Canada have to submit a valid Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) from an IRCC-approved organization to claim education points. An expired or invalid ECA, incorrect education details, or using the wrong equivalency can lead to CRS score recalculation. It can lead to possible refusal of the application if the applicant does not meet the required score.
Once an applicant receives an ITA, the applicant has to verify that all CRS points claimed in their Express Entry profile are accurate and supported by valid documents. The CRS score may go down due to expired language tests, incorrect work experience claims, or inaccurate education or spouse-related points. The application may be refused, if IRCC recalculates the score and it falls below the required draw cut-off.
The applicant has to prove that the work experience aligns with the duties and requirements of the NOC code that is selected. The reference letters from the employer must include details such as job duties, employment dates, hours, salary, and employer details. IRCC will not give the points for claimed work experience if the reference letters do not clearly describe job duties, selecting an incorrect NOC code, or submitting employment that cannot be verified.
Meeting the eligibility requirements does not guarantee approval. IRCC may refuse an application if the applicant or any of the family members is found inadmissible under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.
Common grounds for Canada PR inadmissibility
Canada criminal inadmissibility - Criminal convictions in Canada or abroad (equivalent to a Canadian Criminal Code provision)
Canada PR medical inadmissibility – Applicants with health conditions that pose a risk to public health or safety or is likely to create an excessive cost on Canada's publicly funded health or social services may be medically inadmissible unless an exemption is applicable.
Misrepresentation - Misrepresentation is giving false information, fraudulent documents, or omitting important facts. This can result in refusal and a five-year ban on future immigration applications.
Family-member inadmissibility – A declared spouse, partner, or dependent child found inadmissible after criminality, medical, and security assessments can result in application refusal even when the principal applicant is otherwise admissible. Failing to declare a family member is also misrepresentation; it can lead to a five-year ban on future immigration applications, and in some cases it can lead to the loss of permanent resident status if the fact is discovered later.
Insufficient funds, missing or incorrect bank documents, unexplained large deposits, or relying on funds that do not qualify under IRCC rules may lead to application refusals. Proof of settlement funds is generally required for Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) and Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) (unless applicants qualify for an exemption under IRCC rules). The funds must be available, transferable, and free of debt at both the time of application and approval.
If all required documents are not submitted within the deadline of receiving an ITA, then the Express Entry application may be refused or returned depending on the circumstances. Also, it is necessary to submit applications that are complete with accurate documentation (forms, employment reference letters, language test results, ECA reports, proof of funds, translations, valid passport and identity documents) as required by IRCC. In many cases, the Invitation to Apply (ITA) cannot be reused, and applicants must submit a new Express Entry profile and wait for another invitation.
If any of the IRCC deadlines in the different application stages are missed then the application can get refused or returned as incomplete. Applicants must complete all required steps such as medical examinations, biometrics, police certificates and any additional document requests within the required time.
Biometrics has to be given within the deadline as specified in the Biometric Instruction Letter. Medical examinations and police certificates have to remain valid during processing. Also, the applicants must respond promptly to any IRCC requests for additional information. If a response is not given within the deadline, then it may result in a decision based on the available evidence, often leading to refusal.
Candidates who receive an Express Entry-aligned provincial nomination receive an additional 600 Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points. This does not mean a permanent residence is guaranteed; applicants have to continue to meet both the provincial and federal immigration requirements throughout the application process.
If a nomination is withdrawn by the province after an ITA is used, the boost points are removed, and as the applicant does not meet the minimum CRS requirement, the application may be refused. Further failure to maintain a valid nomination or meet category-specific criteria can result in refusal.
Language test results that are valid from an IRCC-approved testing organization must be submitted by the applicant. The language test results submitted have to be also correct. If the declared and verified results does not match it may result in the refusal of the application. The tests that are accepted in Canada are IELTS General Training, CELPIP General, TEF Canada, and TCF Canada.
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PR approval is not guaranteed upon receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA). An ITA only allows you to submit a PR application.
Generally, no. Processing fees are generally not refunded once IRCC has begun processing the application. However, the Right of Permanent Residence Fee (RPRF), if paid but not used, is generally refundable.
Once an application is refused or returned, the Invitation to Apply cannot normally be reused and you need to generally receive a new invitation to apply once again.
To reduce the risk of application refusal, you must ensure that your application is complete, accurate, and in compliance with IRCC requirements before submission.
Misrepresentation of information means providing misleading or incomplete information or documents to IRCC. It can lead to refusal and a ban from applying for Canadian immigration for several years.
If you notice a mistake, you must immediately notify IRCC. You can use the appropriate web form or communication channel to notify IRCC.
Yes, it does affect your eligibility and application. Changes such as marriage, divorce, the birth of a child, a new job, or a change of address must be reported to IRCC promptly.
Yes, failing to declare spouse, common-law partner or dependent children can result in misrepresentation. Misrepresentation is one of the Canada PR Application Refusal Reasons.
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