Applying For Canadian Immigration? Common Mistakes To Keep Away From

Applying For Canadian Immigration?

When it comes to accepting new immigrants into its fold, Canada is one of the most welcoming nations across the globe. The country has got over sixty Immigration Programs inviting diverse sets of candidates with diverse conditions. CIC (Citizenship & Immigration Canada) has been growing and adding new programs aiming to make its immigration intake even more robust in the coming months.

In spite of a flourishing prospect presented by the Government to immigrate to Canada, millions of candidates still do not make the cut as a result of errors and mistakes made in the application. Simple errors can result in long-lasting postponements or refusal as well.

The following are some of the common mistakes to keep away from at the time of applying Canadian immigration:

Discrepancies in history & personal information

At the time of applying for permanent residency, temporary permits, or work permits, you may be needed to list your travel history, employment history, and/or personal history. Every gap has to be accounted for regardless of the length of the gap. Even a week of unaccounted time could result in postponements and further background checks. This history has to be crisp and to the point, and all dates and events should follow together without overlaps or unexplained gaps.

• Note down short vacations in travel history – do not miss out on any vacation or visit taken outside the country of residence.
• Even periods of unemployment need to be recorded and pointed out in the employment inquiry section.
• Every date should be corroborated with pertinent documents and reference letters.

Listing dependants who are not qualified

At the time of applying for permanent residency, there are eligibility conditions in place on who can be listed as dependants. Just children – biological and/or legally adopted – common-law partners and spouses can be listed as dependants on a form. This can, however, be misunderstood, and applicants end up listing their siblings or parents as dependants.

In order to keep away from this mistake, check the eligibility criteria for dependants and list just the ones which can actually be mentioned in the form. This will help steer clear of unnecessary processing times. If you have got any confusion, contact Suma Law for a consultation to fill the right form with the correct dependants listed.

Transaction issues

Asian nations such as China, the Philippines, and India lead the bulk of immigration year after year. An issue in the application might arise for the reason that English is not the official language in these nations. Canada accepts English and/or French as the official language. When you submit documents, they have to be submitted in either English or French.

When English or French documents can’t be arranged, do the following:

• A certified copy of the original document being sent
• Dispatch the documents backing it up with correct English or French versions
• An affidavit of the translator used

Incomplete or incomprehensible translations will not be accepted in the form. Make sure to take a certified translator into service to steer clear of interruptions or refusals.

Deadlines matter

IRCC is always on a tight deadline because it has got thousands of applications to process. Every action that has to be taken by you has to be within the timeline and deadlines declared. It can take a few months from the time you submit the first application till the time the final COPR mail turns up, which is the reason you must chalk down the immigration journey and have an idea regarding the timeline to better plan ahead.

When asked for personal information, medicals, financial verifications, biometrics, etc., be certain to submit the entire documents on time to not face further postponements. Set reminders or alarms for yourself well in advance to make sure no deadline is missed.

Misunderstanding rules

Canada offers more than sixty immigration programs, and each has its own set of rules and conditions. If you are not talking to a licensed immigration consultant, the possibilities are you could end up getting confused regarding the various conditions and are not capable of deciding the program that fits you the best.

Keep away from following what others have done, as what applies to one candidate may not apply to you. The following are some of the common mistakes you should steer clear of at the time of applying to an immigration program:

• Keep away from mixing up departments during inquiry calls
• Make sure that your IELTS and CLB scores are in tune with the program you are applying for
• Mailing the application form to the wrong department for processing

Not taking professional immigration assistance

Immigration rules can be complicated with a number of dos and don’ts. Even though a lot of information about Canadian Immigration is available on the internet, it may often not be up to date, or there may be a gap in understanding the actual requirements needed to meet the criteria for a program. Immigration rules can change suddenly, and if you are not well updated and in sync with the way the immigration system works, possibilities are you could lose your opportunity to relocate to Canada for a superior life.

With proper professional immigration assistance, you can stay away from mistakes, file proper documents, and steer clear of refusal of your application. Taking on a legal immigration consultant works out to be more cost-effective than trying to resolve application mistakes, not to mention all the time you end up losing because of delayed processing times.

Get the right immigration assistance to be capable of moving to Canada without any difficulties or issues. Contact Suma Law for any queries associated with Canadian immigration as we have successfully handled tricky cases and situations as well. We are abreast with the existing immigration trends and will assist you through the process at all times.

Call us at +1 905 461 9860 to schedule a consultation with a professional immigration lawyer in Ontario and stay away from application mistakes!