By ‘misrepresentation’ is implied a false statement of fact – either deliberately or unknowingly – made by an individual that might affect the decision of the other. According to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), misrepresentation will be considered a serious crime and involves lying, or sending “false information or documents” to the federal government of Canada.
IRCC takes serious action on lying to an IRCC officer regarding the visa information provided. Because of misrepresentation, it might
- Forbidden from entering Canada for at least 5 years
- Given a permanent record of fraud with IRCC
- Denied of their status either as a Canadian permanent resident or citizen of Canada
- Charged with having committed a crime
- Removed from Canada
