According to Immigration, Refugees & Citizenship Canada (IRCC), misrepresentation is a serious offence that can result in a person being denied entry to Canada.
If misrepresentation is found in applying for or entering Canada, a person’s legal status in the country may be revoked. To avoid being charged with this offence, you must ensure that you are not involved in any illegal activity.
The act of intentionally making false or misleading information or providing the wrong information to another person is a misrepresentation. It can be done by intentionally lying or providing the documents with incorrect information.
Other activities categorized as litigation include intentionally holding back information that could make you inadmissible to Canada, using falsified or altered travel documents, and intentionally providing the wrong certificates of police clearance. These include using forged or altered passports, diplomas, transcripts, and educational documents.
Is Misrepresentation Punishable or Penalized?
If refugee claim makes false or misleading information on their application for entry to Canada, they could be penalized and even denied entry. There are many consequences associated with this offence. For instance, if a person is barred from entering the country for over five years, their legal status could be revoked.
Keep in mind that making false or misleading information on your application can be easily avoided by ensuring that all of it is correct and up-to-date.
Are Mistakes The Same As Misrepresentation?
If there are minor errors or omissions in your refugee claim application, it could lead to a mistake. However, if the supporting documents are not provided, it is not considered a case of misrepresentation.
If the information is not shared or willingly withheld, that is considered misleading and could result in a denial of entry. In certain cases, a third party may submit your application on your behalf, and you are still responsible for the misrepresentation if the information is presented misleadingly.
Can You Still Enter Canada?
If the officer has decided to deny you entry due to the misrepresentation on your refugee claim application, you can appeal the decision. There are other ways to enter Canada, such as a temporary resident permit if you only plan to visit for a short time.
The Canadian government provides a temporary resident permit to allow an individual who is not allowed to enter the country to do so temporarily. This permit can be issued for up to three years. The risk of allowing an individual to enter the country is compared to the valid reason for doing so.
Getting approved for a temporary resident permit can be challenging if you have an entry ban. It would be best to wait until the ban period has ended before making a PR or applying for a TRP.
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