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IRCC does not usually reject an application because one translation detail is imperfect; it may instead ask for more information, which pauses processing. For Ontario applicants, the delay often comes from a translation package that cannot be clearly linked to the original document or does not meet the formatting expectations of Canadian immigration authorities.
A frequent mistake is submitting a translation signed by someone who has not included the required translator declaration, signature, date, and confirmation of competence. The translation should clearly identify the translator or translation company, state that the translation is accurate, and be easy for IRCC to verify alongside the source text.
Another avoidable issue is sending a translated page without a complete scan of the original, especially when seals, stamps, or handwritten notes appear on the back of a document. Ontario applicants should also check that names, dates, document numbers, and file order match across every form and attachment, because even a small mismatch can trigger a clarification request.
Even a correct translation can cause delays if it is uploaded in the wrong portal field, saved as a format IRCC cannot open, or named in a way that hides its purpose. Keep file names simple, combine related pages logically, and review the final package before submission as if you were an IRCC officer seeing it for the first time.
If you are preparing documents in Ontario, a final check by Translation Agency of Ontario can catch these issues before they become an IRCC request letter. The goal is not just a translated document, but a clean, complete record that helps Canadian immigration authorities move your file forward.