The Express Entry profile of candidates seeking Canada permanent residency status provides crucial information to authorities. Hence, experts suggest that candidates should update personal and professional information in their profile in order to avoid confusion that might affect their chances of receiving Invitation To Apply (ITA) and in some cases rejection of applications.
In order to convince immigration authorities, updating Express Entry profile is the most important step. Candidates, who find some missing or out-of-date information in Express Entry profile, after receiving Invitation To Apply (ITA) face difficult situations and make concrete efforts to convince the Canadian government about furnishing personal and professional details.
It is important to note that candidates can update or make changes in Express Entry profile before receiving Invitation to Apply (ITA). Experts advise that it is in the best interest of candidates to update their profile as soon as changes happen in personal and professional life that may affect Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) point allocation system. Updating crucial information in Express Entry profile may also affect eligibility of candidates for Express Entry aligned immigration programs (or streams).
It is important to note that once candidates receive ITA, the Express Entry profile automatically gets recorded in the Global Case Management System (GCMS).
It is the sole responsibility of applicants to ensure that the information (personal and professional) is correct before submission of online application (also called Expression of Interest) to get permanent residency status in Canada. Failing to update or provide correct information may give rise to results that affect immigration plans of candidates in negative manner.
Candidates should keep in mind that if Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) identifies incorrect or misrepresented information (personal and professional), they may be banned from applying for Canadian immigration for next five years.
Get Support from Immigration Consultant to Avoid Loopholes in Express Entry Profile
While reviewing Express Entry profiles, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) officers assess all related documents submitted by candidates to support their application. The authorities decide issuing ITA based on information mentioned in the Express Entry profile. The Canadian immigration authorities verify all sorts of information and documents provided by candidates in Express Entry profile. In case of incomplete or incorrect information, the IRCC authorities return those applications and this may result further delay (or long wait) in immigration. Hence, candidates must seek support and guidance from immigration consultant expert to avoid rejection or delay. The consultant keep candidates updated about immigration laws, rules, steps, trends and updates.
Steps to be Taken by Candidates if Information Processing is Unsure
If candidates are unable to provide all the supporting documents required to verify their application, they should decline ITA. It is important to note that declining ITA is better instead of not responding to authorities.
Moreover, declining ITA means that profile remains active in the Express Entry pool till its validity period. Candidates have chances to receive ITA in next round of draws or as long as they continue to be eligible for an Express Entry-aligned immigration program (stream). Declining ITA also help applicants to maintain the maturity of their profile in the Canada express entry program.
On the other hand, if candidates do not respond in 90 working days after issue of ITA, not only the ITA expires, but they also become ineligible in the Express Entry pool. In such cases, candidates need to re-enter the Express Entry pool by submitting a fresh profile and this makes them eligible for Express Entry-aligned immigration programs.
In order to avoid these situations, experts suggest that candidates must seek help from trustworthy immigration consultants that always go through personal and professional details of candidates to make evaluation as well as weigh their chances of Canada immigration. It saves time, money, energy and resources of candidates.
Steps to Take if Documents are Awaited by Candidates
Sometimes, it is not possible to provide all related documents for immigration. In such case, candidates can send a letter of explanation (LOE) to the immigration authorities, explaining the reasons behind delay in submission of said documents. The authorities assess LOE on a case-by-case basis, and the case is decided by the authorities after going through details of the case (profile).
It is understood that declining ITA is not a good decision since it means going back into the Express Entry pool, waiting for next round of draws and hence, delay in immigration process.
On a positive note, candidates can use this opportunity to improve their CRS score to better their chances of selection in next round of Express Entry draw.
Candidates can work upon below-mentioned areas to improve CRS points in Express Entry pool and gain advantage –
- Improve language (IELTS) score: Having good IELTS score help candidates in improving overall language proficiency points.
- Study in Canada: Candidates, who have completed studies, degree or diploma courses from recognised Canadian academic institute, gain extra 30 CRS points.
- Apply for a PR visa under Provincial Nominee Program: Candidates having Provincial Nominee Certificate surely receive Invitation To Apply (ITA) since the nomination certificate helps them gaining extra 600 CRS points in the Express Entry pool.
- Valid job offer: Also called Arranged Employment Offer (AEO), it is issued by the authentic Canadian employer, that helps candidates earning extra 200 CRS points.
- Combining application of spouse or common law-partner for PR: Applying with spouse or common law-partner for the PR visa helps both candidates (primary and dependent) earning extra CRS points.
- Relevant work experience for two or more years: The relevant work experience of two or more years in jobs, which are full-time in nature help candidates having extra CRS points. Hence, experts always advise candidates to continue working till they receive
Invitation To Apply (ITA) through electronic mail. - Receive a valid job offer supported by LMIA: Candidates, who secure a valid job offer supported by a copy of positive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) (issued by authentic Canadian employer), also get extra 600 CRS points. Again, experts suggest candidates to continue working till they receive ITA. Continue working in the area of their interest without a break help candidates to have a strong resume, grounds to gain good CRS points as well as develop a solid foundation for receiving ITA through Express Entry stream.
Therefore, it is important to keep Express Entry profile complete mentioning correct and accurate information.
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