Will US visa overstay result in being denied entry to Canada?

[mdvio99]

I have recently been approved for a 2 year work permit for Canada via the IEC program. In the past I have overstayed a US visa by a number of years, will this result in me being denied entry to Canada at the port of entry?

 

[scylla]

I have recently been approved for a 2 year work permit for Canada via the IEC program. In the past I have overstayed a US visa by a number of years, will this result in me being denied entry to Canada at the port of entry?

No issues provided you answered all questions honestly in the IEC applications, including the one about overstays / refusals.

 

[mdvio99]

No issues provided you answered all questions honestly in the IEC applications, including the one about overstays / refusals.

In the IEC application, there was a question regarding any history of being deported or refused entry to any country, which I checked as 'no' as none of the options applied to me. However, because of my overstay I know I'm not allowed to enter the US for a number of years yet. During the application process for the IEC I got an FBI background check to show no criminal record in the US. Any additional thoughts would be appreciated.Thanks for your help.

 

[rcincanada2019]

In the IEC application, there was a question regarding any history of being deported or refused entry to any country, which I checked as 'no' as none of the options applied to me. However, because of my overstay I know I'm not allowed to enter the US for a number of years yet. During the application process for the IEC I got an FBI background check to show no criminal record in the US. Any additional thoughts would be appreciated.Thanks for your help.

IIRC, in one of the forms there was a question that goes something like: "did you overstay..." (or something like that). Did you answer yes or no?

 

[mdvio99]

IIRC, in one of the forms there was a question that goes something like: "did you overstay..." (or something like that). Did you answer yes or no?

The only question regarding overstaying in the application states 'in Canada' to which I answered 'no'.