How to Better Prepare for Your Canadian Immigration Interview – ASKMigration: Canadian Lifestyle Magazine

In some cases, newcomers seeking permanent residency in Canada might be required to attend an interview at Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada. The interview, which is usually the final step of the application process is an opportunity to demonstrate that the applicant is eligible for PR status in Canada. Please continue to read to learn more about why an interview could be necessary and what to expect at the interview. We’ll also discuss the best practices to ensure your success with your IRCC appointment.

Why the IRCC might conduct interviews

IRCC may interview some applicants, especially if more verification is required to support their citizenship or PR applications. The IRCC may need to verify personal histories, work experience, language skills, identity, and the applicant’s intent to pursue immigration to Canada.

For family sponsorship applications, the interviews may be conducted to verify the principal applicant and the dependent’s relationship or to confirm whether the common-law, spousal or conjugal relationships are genuine. A request for an interview can also be made if there are missing or incomplete details in the application. The IRCC officer is the only one who can request an interview.

Prepare for the Interview

Check out the best practices below if you get an interview invitation from IRCC. These tips will increase your chances of being approved for a permanent residency visa.

Review Your Application, Including the Attached Documents
The IRCC officer may request an interview if he isn’t satisfied with your eligibility requirements, making it crucial for all applicants to thoroughly review their applications before submitting them. Get help from visa experts to avoid mistakes and improve your chances of being approved for a permanent residence visa.

Check your checklist for documents and make sure you have them all. Please review your application more than once before submitting it. Remember, if you have incomplete or missing documentation, the IRCC agent may reject your application. If possible, you should also include supporting documents. Submit as much documentation as possible (at least, those that are listed in the eligibility requirements). Consider having someone else review them.