I got ITA last Friday, while there is an option of "decline" ITA, do I need to "accept" the ITA before preparing the documents? Or should I just go directly preparing the documents?
I got ITA last Friday, while there is an option of "decline" ITA, do I need to "accept" the ITA before preparing the documents? Or should I just go directly preparing the documents?
Of course accept it, then run around for the Documents. You get 60 days from acceptance to submit your checklist
Correction "90 days for submissions ".due to covid-19 situation
Express Entry applicants
Because of COVID-19, you now have 90 days to submit your Express Entry application after you’ve received your invitation to apply.
1- yes you are right it is 90 days, You would receive a message as follows Literally,
"You should immediately start gathering all the supporting documents and information you need to include on your application so that you can submit your application within the 90-day deadline. Please note that some documents, such as police certificates, may take some effort and time to acquire so begin gathering these documents now. If, at the 90-day deadline, any of the supporting documentation and information is missing and you do not have a valid reason, your application will be rejected.".
2- yes you need to do. In practice once you login to your IRCC account you will see a statement of ITA and two activity options Continue meaning accept ITA or decline. Be careful not to press decline by mistake.
This feature would last only for 30 days otherwise it will be automatically declined and route you back to the pool.