Overstay in uk applying for express entry

[Indulgemee]

Hi everyone

I just need to confirm this before applying for express entry program.
I was in uk 3 years ago on student visa and when I submit my application for visa renewel it got rejected and I overstayed in uk 3 for 1 year and 9 months.
Now I calculated my points for canadian express entry and I am getting crs score of 480 which I believe a good score to enter in the pool.
My question is that will uk visa overstay have any impact on my application.
I already received my uk PCC with no trace on it.
Should I go ahead with the express entry? Whats your recommendation?

Thank you

 

[scylla]

Hi everyone

I just need to confirm this before applying for express entry program.
I was in uk 3 years ago on student visa and when I submit my application for visa renewel it got rejected and I overstayed in uk 3 for 1 year and 9 months.
Now I calculated my points for canadian express entry and I am getting crs score of 480 which I believe a good score to enter in the pool.
My question is that will uk visa overstay have any impact on my application.
I already received my uk PCC with no trace on it.
Should I go ahead with the express entry? Whats your recommendation?

Thank you

Applying for Express Entry won't be an issue at all provided you are 100% honest about your immigration history in your application.

If you try to cover anything up, it will be discovered during background & security checks, your application will be refused for misrepresentation and you'll most likely be banned from Canada for 5 years.

 

[mandiebraxton]

Your overstay has no bearing on your EE application - you have to be honest and provide a letter of explanation regarding this. I was in a similar situation and was honest about it....I had no issues. With 480 score, you will definitely get ITA at the next draw. All the best!

*Mandie*

 

[Indulgemee]

Applying for Express Entry won't be an issue at all provided you are 100% honest about your immigration history in your application.

If you try to cover anything up, it will be discovered during background & security checks, your application will be refused for misrepresentation and you'll most likely be banned from Canada for 5 years.

Thank you for your quick reply.

Yes I am going to provide 100% correct information.
Only thing is that when my visa got rejected I appeal against it and then appeal also got refused. I am not really sure with the exact date of appeal refusal. So if I dont put the exact date in explanation letter, will that be an issue?
As its been so many years and I dont know the exact dates.

 

[Indulgemee]

Your overstay has no bearing on your EE application - you have to be honest and provide a letter of explanation regarding this. I was in a similar situation and was honest about it....I had no issues. With 480 score, you will definitely get ITA at the next draw. All the best!

*Mandie*

Thank you so much for your reply sir.
I will proceed with the application then

 

[scylla]

Thank you for your quick reply.

Yes I am going to provide 100% correct information.
Only thing is that when my visa got rejected I appeal against it and then appeal also got refused. I am not really sure with the exact date of appeal refusal. So if I dont put the exact date in explanation letter, will that be an issue?
As its been so many years and I dont know the exact dates.

Declare all of the refusals and get as close as you can on the dates. You can always include a letter of explanation to say that you aren't sure of the dates. Make sure you declare any other refusals you may have as well.

 

[Indulgemee]

Declare all of the refusals and get as close as you can on the dates. You can always include a letter of explanation to say that you aren't sure of the dates. Make sure you declare any other refusals you may have as well.

Got it.
Thank you sir

 

[scylla]

Got it.
Thank you sir

Not a sir - but you're welcome.

 

[Osh]

Your overstay has no bearing on your EE application - you have to be honest and provide a letter of explanation regarding this. I was in a similar situation and was honest about it....I had no issues. With 480 score, you will definitely get ITA at the next draw. All the best!

*Mandie*

Hi my mother took me to the UK with her when I was 17 and then she applied for asylum the UK due to lack of safety in my home country, however our application got rejected. I overstayed by 2-3 month and left voluntarily and at this time I was 18 years. Will this affect my PR application to Canada?
Please advice on what information you provided them Thank you so much

 

[Osh]

Thank you so much for your reply sir.
I will proceed with the application then

Hi any update? Did you get your PR?