Steven and Deanna dive deep into the most common reasons IRCC refuses Express Entry applications, with a focus on what visa officers determine to be insufficient reference letters.
1:00 – Correction from last episode: OINP Skilled Trades “draw” was actually a mass cancellation. Thoughts on this and Bill C-12.
10:00 – Express Entry refusals. NOC lead statements + main duties, employers not listing job duties, duties don’t match the NOC, blended NOCs.
17:00 – Should employers include percentage breakdown of duties?
26:00 – Why verbs like “assist,” “support,” “help,” or “maintain” are dangerous
27:12 – Procedural fairness: when IRCC must NOT contact you
Live Questions.
31:10 – Will CEC draws exceed 1,000 ITAs in 2025?
32:49 – Will Bill C-12 cancel Start-Up Visa and non-priority org files?
36:50 – Is IRCC looking for any reason to refuse?
37:45 – Will I get refused if my reference letter only lists 40 hours per week?
38:34 – Could Bill C-12 cancel existing PRs?
39:26 – Could TR-PR cover SUV applicants in 2026–27?
40:05 – Why are immigrants treated like clients of a company?
41:00 – Is foreign experience locked at ITA or EAPR?
42:10 – My CRS is 449 with French. Will I get an ITA in 2025?
42:56 – What if my employer refuses to list job duties?
43:15 – Will there be more education category draws?
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