Express Entry is the fastest and most popular way for foreigners who want to start a new life in Canada to get permanent residency. The Canadian government wants to bring in 266,210 permanent residents through business pathways this year alone.
Many of these pathways are run by Express Entry. Here are the seven most common reasons Express Entry forms are turned down.
False information about Express Entry
When you fill out your Express Entry Application, misrepresentation is when you say something that isn’t true or isn’t what it seems to be.
Misrepresenting yourself is a very serious deportation crime. It can cause your Express Entry application to be turned down, and you might be unable to move to Canada for a few years.
Make sure that everything you put on your application is true. This includes your work background and any health or legal problems you or anyone else with you at the time of your application has had.
When filling out an application, you need to be careful and thorough so that you don’t give false information.
Documents that are missing, incomplete, or out of date
It’s easy to make a mistake and send in papers that have already run out of time. But this is one of the easiest things to fix. Make sure that all of the necessary documents are included and that they are still valid.
For example, the results of most language tests are good for two years and must still be valid when you fill out your Express Entry biography.
Attaching a recommendation letter that doesn’t show work experience is also a common mistake. Reference letters for immigration differ from those you might use to get a job. For Express Entry, your reference letters must show your official job title, dates of employment, pay, and more.
Before you send in your application, make sure to look over all of the papers carefully. Your application could be turned down or sent back if you don’t.
Waiting too long to submit
If you have a good application, send it in as soon as possible while you still can. Immigration categories open and close quickly, and provincial nominee programs change constantly. If you don’t have an entry in the Express Entry pool, you might miss out on chances to immigrate.
Not being able to show proof of money.
The Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Federal Skilled Trades Program both require applicants to demonstrate financial stability before processing their Express Entry applications.
If you are applying under the Canadian Experience Class or are allowed to work in Canada and have a valid job offer, you do not need proof of money.
You must show you have enough money to care for your family. How much you need will depend on how many people are in your family. You should show that you can care for yourself, your husband or partner, and any children who depend on you or your partner.
This is true for your husband or children who depend on you, even if they are Canadian permanent residents or citizens or are not coming to Canada with you.
What counts as valid proof of money has to follow strict rules. Before you send in your paperwork, make sure to look over the requirements. If you don’t follow the requirements, your paperwork could be turned down.
Criminal Inadmissibility
People who have been convicted of crimes in the past are often not allowed into Canada. Canada does not divide crimes into misdemeanours and felonies. Because of this, a person convicted of even a seemingly small crime may not be allowed to enter Canada.
A person can be banned from entering Canada if convicted in Canada and another country. A conviction for drunk driving is one of the most common reasons someone is not allowed in. For a crime to keep someone from entering Canada, it must be the same as a crime that can lead to an arrest in Canada.
Criminal inadmissibility can be a big problem for people wanting to move to Canada. People not allowed to come to Canada can get help from the Canadian visa system. Hiring a Canadian immigration lawyer is a good idea because they can help you through the difficult process of overcoming inadmissibility.
Matters of health
People can also be turned away from Canada because of health problems, just like they can because of a criminal past. If a person fails a medical test for Canadian immigration, they might not be allowed to live there. If you have a medical disease that could put Canada’s public health or safety at risk, you might not be able to move there.
If a person is not allowed into Canada because of their health, Canadian immigration officials will let them know. After getting this notice, the person has 60 days to react and appeal the decision.
Applicants afraid of medical inadmissibility can benefit from having an expert look over their case and help them figure out if medical problems will hurt their chances of moving to Canada. Contact us if you need help applying for Express Entry and have medical worries.
Not hiring a licensed immigration attorney.
Sadly, there are a lot of scam artists who say they are approved Canadian immigration representatives when they are not. Many of these con artists take advantage of people who are down on their luck by promising them jobs and visas. These scams can lead to many bad things, and the person who applies for them usually loses their money without getting the job or visa they were looking for.
This is why it is important to ensure that if you hire an immigration lawyer or representative, they are qualified and allowed by the Canadian government.
The College of Immigration and Citizenship Experts (CICC) is in charge of making sure Canadian immigration experts follow the rules. When someone becomes an immigration expert, they get a seven-digit CICC number that proves they are qualified. Verify the authenticity of the immigration consultant’s CICC number before dealing with them.
Canadian immigration lawyers, on the other hand, are controlled and regulated by their provincial law societies. They do not have a CICC number because they are lawyers, not consultants. Instead, they are listed with the bar and province. If you are told that your immigration lawyer needs a CICC number, it could signify an immigration scam.
Hire an immigration lawyer.
It can be hard to figure out if you are qualified for Express Entry by looking at the eligibility requirements. What makes a health problem or a criminal record serious? Does even a small DUI charge disqualify you? Does all of your paperwork make sense and meet all of the requirements? How can you make sure you don’t make mistakes by accident that could be seen as lying.
Getting help from a well-known and experienced lawyer is the easiest and safest way to reduce the chances that your Express Entry application will be denied or held up for no reason.
Summary:
- False information, missing or incomplete documents, and waiting too long to submit are common reasons for Express Entry application rejections in Canada.
- Applicants must demonstrate financial stability and show proof of money to care for their family, based on the number of dependents.
- Criminal inadmissibility and medical inadmissibility can also result in the rejection of Express Entry applications.
- Hiring a licensed immigration attorney is important to avoid scams and ensure the application process is followed correctly.
- The Canadian government is committed to bringing in many permanent residents through the various pathways, including Express Entry.
