Borderlines

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 dangerous27:12 – Procedural fairness: when IRCC must NOT contact youLive 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 –