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A common reason Express Entry candidates miss their ITA deadline and how to avoid it
A common reason Express Entry candidates miss their ITA deadline and how to avoid it
On July 3, 2026, Canada's immigration landscape saw a relevant update for Brazilians who are planning or already in process with IRCC. The information comes from CIC News (original source), a network specialized in Canadian immigration.
The 60-day window between receiving the ITA (Invitation to Apply) and submitting the eAPR (electronic Application for Permanent Residence) seems long, but in practice it's one of the bottlenecks that eliminates the most Brazilian candidates from Express Entry.
Why Brazilian candidates miss the deadline
The recurring reasons:
1. ECA (Educational Credential Assessment) not ready in time — WES usually takes 6–8 weeks; if you didn't request it before the ITA, it's too late
2. Federal Police background check — for Brazilians, besides the electronic PF certificate, some states require additional certificates
3. Certificates from other countries — if you lived 6+ months after turning 18 in another country, you need a background check from there too (Portugal, the US, etc.)
4. Proof of funds — you need the last 6 months of bank statements, sworn translation + apostille
5. Medical exam — only if IRCC requests it (upfront medical is optional), but if requested you have 30 days
6. Passport nearing expiry — it needs enough remaining validity to cover the entire process
Checklist to avoid missing the ITA
Before entering the pool, have these in order:
- ✅ IELTS/CELPIP valid for at least 12 months
- ✅ WES ECA (or equivalent) completed
- ✅ Bank statements from the last 6 months on file
- ✅ Brazilian background check already issued (valid for 3 months on the application date, so reissue it close to submission)
- ✅ Passport with 12+ months of validity
- ✅ Detailed professional résumé with references from your last 3 jobs (to prove experience)
- ✅ Work contracts, pay stubs, employment records — all scanned
If you've already received your ITA
60 calendar days, not business days. Start immediately:
- Day 1–5: review your entire profile, correct anything outdated
- Day 5–20: gather bank statements, certificates, contracts
- Day 20–35: sworn translation + Hague apostille of your Brazilian documents
- Day 35–50: fill out the eAPR and check it field by field
- Day 50–60: final review, payment (CAD 1,365 principal + CAD 515 RPRF + CAD 175 per child + CAD 800 per adult dependent), submission
Next steps
- If you're not in the pool yet, calculate your CRS
- If you're considering Express Entry, take the free quiz to confirm it's your best path
- For the complete checklist, see our document guide
Conclusion
IRCC policy changes affect Brazilians differently depending on profile, application timing, and current status. This is just a snapshot of a July 3, 2026 update — for the full picture of your case, take ImmigraCan's free eligibility quiz.
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*This content is informational and does not constitute legal or immigration advice. ImmigraCan is not affiliated with the Government of Canada or IRCC. Always confirm official information at canada.ca, and for your specific case, consult a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) or a specialized lawyer. Source: CIC News.*