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For some personal reason,I had stayed in US for 8 months (overstayed 2 months) and went back to my own country in 2010.
Now I want to apply a Canada tourist visa. In the application form, it asks me if any country I've stayed for over 6 months.
I'm worried if Canadian know my overstay, they may think I want to stay there and refuse my application.
I need this visa badly to visit my boyfriend there.
If I don't mention the overstay, will Canadian officer know that from US? (I heard these two countries may share some database)
What should I do, please help!!
Many thanks!
The general rule is never lie on applications. It has a nasty way of catching up with you.
Yes - you must mention that you were in the US for longer than six months. Yes - Canada and the US share a fair amount of records and there's definitely a possibility that Canada will find out even if you don't mention it.
If you don't mention it and Canada finds out, that is misrepresentation which is a two year ban from entering Canada.
scylla said:
The general rule is never lie on applications. It has a nasty way of catching up with you.
Yes - you must mention that you were in the US for longer than six months. Yes - Canada and the US share a fair amount of records and there's definitely a possibility that Canada will find out even if you don't mention it.
If you don't mention it and Canada finds out, that is misrepresentation which is a two year ban from entering Canada.
Scylla, Thank you for your kind advice. I think I will write an explaination of my over stay and hope the Canadian officer is understanding.
Hi there.. so what happen when you explain to immigration about overstay? Thanks..
When you fill out a Visa form, all it ask is where did you live for more than 6 months in last 5 years - thats all, there is no column for did you overstay so simply state your duration and thats it
Even if they ask, tell them the truth
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