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.
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.
