Have you been refused based on Misrepresentation?

​Being found inadmissible to Canada due to Misrepresentation is becoming more common. This is a very serious issue as it results in being banned for five years from making an application to return to Canada.  You will not be allowed to enter Canada for 5 years.

What is Misrepresentation and how does it happen?

​Misrepresentation occurs when information is provided to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) or to the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) that is inconsistent, inaccurate, or incomplete.

Examples of misrepresentations would be:

• Fail to declare that you have been refused a visa for another country

• Provide a document that is found to be non-genuine

• Fail to mention a family member

• Declare employment experience which you do not have

• Obtain permanent residence by having engaged in a non-genuine marriage

Misrepresented information can be provided (or omitted) by yourself, a family member, or your representative. In all cases, it is the principal applicant who is at fault – even if the principal applicant did not know the misrepresentation occurred.

What can you do if you are facing an allegation of Misrepresentation?

If you have made an application to enter Canada – before you would be found to have misrepresented yourself by IRCC, you will be given an opportunity to respond and address IRCC’s concerns. This process is known as “procedural fairness” and it is important to be aware of the timeline given for the response by IRCC and whether the response will be made at an interview or on paper.

​Misrepresentation findings will have a significant impact on your immigration status to Canada.  If found to have Misrepresented, you and all dependent family members (spouse and children) will all be found inadmissible to Canada which will prevent anyone from obtaining another temporary or permanent resident visa. In addition, the person(s) that are found to have been misrepresented will receive a 5-year ban from Canada.  It is important to carefully address these allegations in a timely manner as delaying or not responding could have severe consequences.

​If you received a Procedural Fairness Letter, it is highly recommended to retain professional help from a law firm.  This is the only opportunity to respond, before being found Inadmissible for Misrepresentation.  A detailed response with accompanying documents needs to be provided, as IRCC has an issue with your application. Far too many individuals contact our firm after it is too late.  Be proactive, contact us if you receive a PFL letter. We can help.

Optimize your chances of success!

What are your options for Canadian Immigration? You can consider any of the following pathways to Canadian Immigration:

• Provincial Nominee Program
• Federal Skilled Trades Program
• Canadian Experience Class
• Humanitarian and Compassionate
• Study to Immigrate
• Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program
• How to Become a Canadian Citizen: Applying for Canadian Citizenship
• Family Sponsorship
• Spousal Sponsorship
• Express Entry
• Skilled Workers
• Caregivers
• Investors and Entrepreneurs
• Refugee and Asylum
• Visa rejections/Appeals

Chugo Immigration Service is authorized to offer Canadian Immigration and Citizenship services under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. The Principal Consultant, Pius Chukwuma Ekwulugo RCIC, is a member in good standing of the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC) and has helped many foreigners to start a new life in Canada. We will help you too!

For effective and diligent legal help regarding Canadian Immigration matters, we partner with Weekes Law Office, we have extensive experience helping individuals with difficult cases such as Procedural Fairness Letters, Refused applications, IAD appeals, Federal Court.

WHAT DO I DO NEXT?

Are you looking for an immigration pathway to Canada? If you do not know where to look and how to start, we invite you to book an eligibility consultation with us. We will prepare an individualized assessment report for you and guide you on your immigration journey to Canada.

Contact us today to help you with your Canadian Immigration misrepresentation matter.