The Most Common Express Entry Mistakes: How to Avoid Them?
Whether you choose a legal professional to immigrate to Canada or not, it is important to always avoid errors in your application. We frequently observe what mistakes applicants make when submitting their applications to Canada’s Express Entry system. Therefore, to see you immigrating to Canada successfully, we have curated a blog for hopefuls like you.
Mistake 1: Showing less than a year of full-time experience
You will be automatically rejected if you list a primary NOC code on your Express Entry profile that indicates you have less than a year of continuous full-time experience (30 hours/week) or a code that doesn’t fall under TEER category 0, 1, 2, or 3. You should only use a primary NOC code if you can demonstrate that you have had at least one year of skilled, full-time job experience in the last ten years.
Mistake 2: Delaying in Submitting an application
Anyone who qualifies should submit their application as soon as they can. Immigration categories open and reopen swiftly, and provincial nominee programs regularly change. You may lose out on immigration chances if your application is not in the Express Entry pool.
Mistake 3: Invalid Employment reference letters
Most people picture a letter you received from your former boss or supervisor outlining your skills when they think about employment reference letters. However, this won’t assist you with your immigration application to Canada.
Reference letters for Express Entry require you to demonstrate:
- Your official job title
- The dates of your employment
- Your salary
- Your average hours per week
- A detailed list of your employment duties
It should be noted that the visa officer’s final judgment on your employment documentation is at his or her discretion, but the more proof you can present, the better.
Mistake 4: Misrepresentation
If you misrepresent yourself, your Express Entry application may be rejected, and you might be barred from applying for Canadian immigration for several years. In order to be successful on your application, you should be as honest as possible about your career history and any medical issues if had.
