Many a times, my client ask me that they did not declare one or more of their previous work experiences during their Study permit application. Can they declare that / those experience during their PR application process to gain more points?

Well, the question may look very simple to many but in terms of Canada Immigration it’s very crucial and can cause critical consequences.

Before I explain more, please allow me to present a section 40(1)(a) of Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. This act says below:

40 (1) A permanent resident or a foreign national is inadmissible for misrepresentation

·        (a) for directly or indirectly misrepresenting or withholding material facts relating to a relevant matter that induces or could induce an error in the administration of this Act;

 

Now, if you (the study permit applicant) have not declared your previous working experience in your study permit application then does not that indicate to “withholding material facts relating to a relevant matter”? Because the officer’s decision could be different if would have declared your working experience in your application / statement of purpose / letter of explanation / letter of submission.    

Therefore, simply there is no way to take the advantage of your situation differently in different applications. Whatever your situation is, you must declare as it is in every application you submit to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

If you are wondering what the possible consequences could be if you are found to be misrepresenting your application. The possible consequences are below:

• your application will be refused.
• you could be banned from Canada for at least 5 years.
• you could have a permanent record of fraud with IRCC.
•  your temporary or permanent resident status or Canadian citizenship could be taken away.
•  you could be banned from applying for citizenship for 5 years.
•  you could be removed from Canada.
  
  

Means, you may face extreme consequences at anytime even if you become Canadian citizen by the naturalization process because of any misrepresentation you made during any of your previous application (whether that’s of any temporary residency or permanent residency or citizenship).  I would like to emphasize the fact that sometimes some local agencies or shady consultants may try to convince you withholding such background but now you know how dangerous the consequences can be. They will get away with their $$ you pay to them, but your life will just be like hanging on a thread. So, please think million times before you apply by yourself or by anyone else.

 

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