Using a fake or fraudulent method especially during documentation is illegal and banned in almost every countries of the world. Canada, have updated their stance on the same today. Canadian government have updated a notification regarding the usage of fake document or illegally obtained or forged documents for any purposes especially immigration as fraudulent and can result in 5 years of travel ban or permanent ban to enter Canada.
Activities that are deemed to be fraud by the Government of Canada
Using or submitting a fake, forged, altered passport or travel documents for any kind of visa is considered as fraud. Fake or altered Visa stamping, entry or exits stamping are also considered fraud.
Students or workers immigrating to Canada, using a forged or fake language proficiency test certificate like IELTS will be checked while the permit is being issued. The officer can check for the verbal fluency of the candidate while conversing and if found doubtful can deny the entry even if the core card shows a high IELTS or any similar proficiency rankings.
Fake or forged job offer letter, or fake proof of employment that aren’t in co ordinance with Canadian law, offer letters from unauthorised learning institutions or those colleges which aren’t in DLI lists, using fake or forged tuition fees receipts or official transcripts of the educational degrees you hold can also be considered as fraud.
Certificates or Mark sheets of Diplomas, Degrees, Apprenticeships or Trades if not in compliance with Canadian law or normalisation can also be considered as fraudulent.
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If travelling with spouse or children or parents, respected proof of relationship have to be correct and accurate. If found any fake certificates of relationships, birth certificates or adoption papers, marriage or divorce papers, annulments or separation notices, death certificates or custodianship can also reach the same verdict by the Canadian authorities.
Police certificates or Court documents that are not normalised or notarised in the required manner can also lead to a fraudulent check.
Providing fake information or hiding any existing medical conditions while medical checkup can also lead to a ban of entry to Canada.
If you are applying for a PR submitting any forged documents such as proofs to showcase the amount of time resided inside canada or coutside canada is also considered fake and fraudulent. The same goes to all the applications for PR Renewal or Citizenship applications.
Consequences of submitting or using a fake or fraudulent documents in Canada
The application can be refused and rejected and get a ban for a minimum of 5 years from entering Canada.
Permanent record of Fraudulent activity on your IRCC Records. Temporary or PR Status can get revoked and deportation could be followed.
Applying for the citizenship, even if you have a valid working PR would be banned for a minimum 5 years of duration.
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Who will be prosecuted for fraudulent activities
The main focus of IRCC and Canada is to put an end to usage of fake documents and fraudulent ways to ensure immigraiton and residency in canada is transparent and rightful. Due to this reason, the government will ensure that only the person or entity behind the fraud will be punished not the vitim who will be apprently framed for the injustice. Which means, that, if an agent or agency or intermediary or the entities inside or outside Canada is responsible for the issue regarding a persons documentation or application, the respected officers will make sure that the person is involved or not directly and might exempt the person if found as a victim.