In Canadian immigration law, misrepresentation can have severe consequences, leading to inadmissibility and separation from family members. Understanding how misrepresentation is assessed and what defenses may be available is essential for applicants to safeguard...
Delayed visas can be a significant challenge for those seeking to enter a new country, whether for work, study, or to reunite with family. When visa delays intersect with issues of admissibility, the situation can become even more complex and stressful. In this blog...
Welcome to our blog, where we delve into important aspects of immigration law. Today, we focus on a critical topic: misrepresentation under Section 40 of the Immigration Refugee Protection Act (IRPA). This provision can have significant consequences for individuals...
Photo Credit: http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/deportations-jamaica-honduros-1.3490185 The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) are vested with the authority to issue various Removal Orders. There are three...
The definition of misrepresentation under Canada’s Immigration law is very broad. Some court cases state that even unintentional misrepresentations are the subject of penalties such as a ban from entering Canada for two years. Such unintentional...
The misrepresentation of a material fact to Canada’s immigration Department has various penalties. On the lower end of the spectrum, a finding of misrepresentation in a pending visa application could lead to a ban from entering Canada for two years (although...