Theft under 5000$ what to answer in the immigration form “ have you ever committed, ….”

[Hossain1381]

I was charged with theft under $5,000 for an item worth $13 that I forgot to pay in the self checkout. At that time I was in the process of extension of my study permit so eventually I informed IRCC about the charge through webmail while my study permit extension was in processing . I was not fingerprinted or taken for a mugshot. On my court date, my name was not on the docket in front of the courtroom.

Today, I received a letter in my mailbox stating that I am eligible for a non-judicial treatment program and will not need to comply with the appearance notice or provide identification. I understand that the Crown did not proceed with the charge.

Now that I only received a warning letter, didn’t plead guilty, and wasn’t fingerprinted, should I update IRCC that the Crown did not press charges? I want to know If I can truthfully answer “no” to questions about being charged or convicted when applying for a work permit in the near future.

 

[scylla]

I was charged with theft under $5,000 for an item worth $13 that I forgot to pay in the self checkout. At that time I was in the process of extension of my study permit so eventually I informed IRCC about the charge through webmail while my study permit extension was in processing . I was not fingerprinted or taken for a mugshot. On my court date, my name was not on the docket in front of the courtroom.

Today, I received a letter in my mailbox stating that I am eligible for a non-judicial treatment program and will not need to comply with the appearance notice or provide identification. I understand that the Crown did not proceed with the charge.

Now that I only received a warning letter, didn’t plead guilty, and wasn’t fingerprinted, should I update IRCC that the Crown did not press charges? I want to know If I can truthfully answer “no” to questions about being charged or convicted when applying for a work permit in the near future.

You were charged. So you need to say yes and then provide the details of where things stand now.