The Canadian dream beckons, a testament to opportunity and stability via Express Entry & for your spouse (if married). This pursuit, however, demands precise adherence to its foundational principles. Your journey requires truth and foresight, for misdirection on this path carries profound consequences.
The Pursuit of Elevated CRS Scores
A frequent consideration arises for those engaging with Canada’s Express Entry system: the critical Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score. Some applicants perceive an advantage in declaring a spouse as “non-accompanying.” This strategic maneuver, they believe, promises a more direct route to higher CRS points, thus enhancing the probability of securing an Invitation to Apply for permanent residence. This is a common, yet often misguided, calculus.
IRCC’s Unequivocal Stance on Express Entry & non-accompanying spouse
A direct inquiry was presented to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) regarding this precise strategy: Can an applicant legitimately gain points by listing a spouse as non-accompanying, even with transparency about this choice? Crucially, what implications does this hold for subsequent sponsorship?
The authoritative response from Canadian immigration authorities is absolute. Express Entry profiles necessitate constant accuracy and unblemished truthfulness. Information may not be omitted or manipulated to artificially inflate CRS scores. The deliberate act of separating your application from your spouse’s merely to achieve additional points constitutes intentional misrepresentation.
This definitive judgment is rooted in Section 40(1)(a) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA). This provision declares that any permanent resident or foreign national is inadmissible to Canada for directly or indirectly misrepresenting or withholding material facts. Such actions, or omissions, could induce an error in the administration of the Act. This is not a minor infraction; it possesses the power to shatter your aspirations completely.
The Unseen Repercussions: Future Sponsorship of Non-Accompanying Spouse and Misrepresentation
The explicit declaration from Canada’s immigration authority is thus: If you list a spouse as non-accompanying in an Express Entry application solely to achieve a higher score calculation, and subsequently attempt to sponsor them, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada will unequivocally deem this an act of misrepresentation. This stands as a severe and undeniable impediment to your future within Canada.
The Unalterable Truth: Misrepresentation Defined
Any subsequent sponsorship attempt following such initial circumstances demands a rigorous, unassailable explanation. This explanation must delineate, with absolute clarity, why the spouse was genuinely non-accompanying during the initial application. The reasons must transcend the mere pursuit of points. Furthermore, it is imperative to clearly articulate how those circumstances have fundamentally evolved, now justifying their sponsorship. Without this precise, truthful justification, the shadow of misrepresentation persists, imperiling the very sponsorship you seek.
The very bedrock of Canada’s immigration system is integrity. Attempts to circumvent established requirements through strategic omissions, even when disclosed, will be met with the full force of inadmissibility. Your ultimate success rests upon unwavering truth.
If you have questions about immigrating to Canada, contact us at Chaudhary Law Office. We are here to help.
