Common Mistakes Made by Applicants on Express Entry Applications
As Express Entry applications are now done online, applicants no longer get letters from the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (“IRCC“) asking them to correct the mistakes on their applications. For this reason, errors or omissions made by applicants can result in the automatic rejection of their Express Entry applications.
Below are some of the most common mistakes we see made by applicants on their Express Entry applications that you should avoid:
1) Choosing a primary NOC code on their Express Entry profile for which they have less than a year of continuous full-time experience
If you choose a primary NOC code on your Express Entry application for which you have less than one year of continuous full-time experience (30 hours/week), it will result in an automatic rejection of your Express Entry application. You should choose a primary NOC code that you can prove you have at least one year of professional, full-time work experience in the last ten years.
2) Submitting employment reference letters that do not show all the required details
Employment reference letters need to demonstrate the following details:
- Your official job title
- Your salary
- Dates of your employment with the company
- Average hours per week that you work
- A detailed list of your duties
If your employment reference letter does not indicate one or more of the abovementioned requirements, you should provide as many supporting documents as possible to establish the requirements to the immigration officer reviewing your case. For example, if your employment reference letter does not mention your salary, you should provide payslips to prove your salary. Ultimately, the more supporting documents you can provide, the stronger your application will be.
3) Misrepresentation on applications
The IRCC treats false information and fake documentation very seriously. Misrepresentation on your Express Entry application can result in the refusal of your application and a ban from entering Canada for at least five years.
It is always best to be as honest as possible about the details of your application, including your education and career history, medical history and criminal record. It is also important to understand that not all medical issues or criminal records will result in your application being refused. If you are unsure about what is worth mentioning in your application, you should retain a lawyer to help you navigate the Express Entry process and help you avoid a finding of misrepresentation by the IRCC.
Our lawyers can help you avoid mistakes and omissions on your Express Entry application and give you the best chance of success with your Canadian immigration application.
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By Kaveh Rezaei – Attorney at KR Law Firm
Disclaimer
This article contains information of a general nature only and does not constitute legal advice. All legal matters have their own specific and unique facts and will differ from each other. If you have a specific legal question, it may be appropriate to seek the services of a lawyer.
