Why does the IRCC interview people?

The decision to ask applicants for an interview is primarily left up to the individual IRCC officials. Such requests are typically made in order to assist with the verification of data related to a citizenship or permanent resident application.

Verification of information may be required for employment experience, personal background, language proficiency, intention to immigrate to Canada, or even just to confirm applicants’ identities. Interviews are frequently held for family sponsorship applications in order to ascertain the relationship between the lead applicant and any dependents, as well as the sincerity of any spousal, conjugal, or common-law relationships.

Interviews may also center on information that was provided in an application but was either missing or insufficient, and the examining IRCC officer may not be persuaded that this information satisfies eligibility requirements.

What are some recommended procedures for the IRCC interview that I should follow?

The following are some recommended practices that CIC News has prepared for interviewees, based on information provided to IRCC officers on conducting interviews:

Examine your application in detail.

Examining their applications and pertinent documentation in advance will help interviewees prepare fully, just as the IRCC officer does. Incomplete or missing information in an application is one of the areas that interviewers prefer to focus on, therefore applicants would be well to prepare for questions and queries regarding these aspects of their file.

If it was not included in their initial application, newcomers may also offer additional supporting documents (though they should probably be ready to explain why such information was not initially submitted).

Talk clearly

Interviewees ought to make an effort to communicate clearly. They should make sure their responses are understandable by speaking slowly, clearly, and in plain language—avoid jargon. If interviewees need assistance or have any special requirements, officers are expected to provide accommodations for them during the interview process. To ensure a seamless experience, newcomers should thus make their needs known at the interview or beforehand.

Interviewees ought to make an effort to stay serene and cool the entire time. Professionalism and competence may be communicated with ease through confident demeanor and body language.

Be truthful.

Although it should go without saying, interviewees should make sure their answers are truthful and in line with the data they submitted with their application. Officers of the IRCC will keep an eye out for material that seems inflated or fake. Honest and dependable responses show integrity and dependability.

Importantly, misrepresentation (the willful submission of false information to IRCC as accurate) can have disastrous effects on an application for immigration, including losing PR status, being charged with a crime by IRCC, and being ineligible for Canadian immigration for at least five years. The biggest opportunity for success for newcomers will come from just providing all pertinent facts honestly.

Finally, immigrants should understand that they may be found guilty of misrepresentation even if they are not aware of it and/or make a genuine error in the information they provide on their immigration application. This underlines once more how crucial it is to use caution when deciding what details to put in your immigration application.

Handle issues calmly

Interviewees should respond politely and productively to the interviewer’s concerns or difficult questions. Instead of taking offense, they ought to concentrate on offering explanations or clarifications as required.

It is important for newcomers to remember that the interviewing immigration officer will ultimately determine whether they succeed or fail based on how well they can honestly verify that they fit all eligibility standards. As such, it is often wise to respond to any worries they may have in a composed and thoughtful way.

Make inquiries and follow up as needed.

If interviewees require any clarification or further information regarding the procedure or following stages, they should ask questions. Interviewees should feel free to ask questions and raise any issues they may have during the interview process; IRCC officials are trained to resolve any questions or concerns that newcomers may have.

In a similar vein, candidates should, if necessary, follow up after the interview by giving more information or supporting paperwork or by waiting to hear from the interviewing authority.

How can I obtain a waiver for an interview?

Making ensuring that an immigration application has all necessary information and supporting documentation included at the time of submission is the best approach to obtain an interview waiver from the IRCC. An applicant’s likelihood of receiving an application waiver increases with completeness (however this can vary depending on the stream and immigration class that one applies through).