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wvanderlinden

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Oct 31, 2019
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My application is in progress and have been stuck with security clearance for awhile. Today I decided to check my application that I submitted (I have a copy of it downloaded on my laptop) and I noticed that I have understood question #13 wrong and I didn't mentioned the countries that I visit (like Schengen visa/student visa), I only mentioned the country of citizenship! and THIS explain why I'm stuck with Security Clearance/Background check.

The question is: **Do you currently, or have you ever held immigration or citizenship status in a country or territory other than Canada (this includes your country of birth)?**

Is there anything I can do to solve it. Do I have to submit IRCC form with explanation letter or call IRCC directly or better just wait and do nothing.

Please advise.
 
wvanderlinden said:
My application is in progress and have been stuck with security clearance for awhile. Today I decided to check my application that I submitted (I have a copy of it downloaded on my laptop) and I noticed that I have understood question #13 wrong and I didn't mentioned the countries that I visit (like Schengen visa/student visa), I only mentioned the country of citizenship! and THIS explain why I'm stuck with Security Clearance/Background check.

The question is: **Do you currently, or have you ever held immigration or citizenship status in a country or territory other than Canada (this includes your country of birth)?**

Is there anything I can do to solve it. Do I have to submit IRCC form with explanation letter or call IRCC directly or better just wait and do nothing.

Please advise.
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If I were you, I would let IRCC know immediately that I made a mistake (due to misunderstanding of the question) and provide the missed out details. I would not choose the "do nothing" option.
 
wink said:
If I were you, I would let IRCC know immediately that I made a mistake (due to misunderstanding of the question) and provide the missed out details. I would not choose the "do nothing" option.
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I just did called IRCC and the agent said to just wait if the office will request extra Information/documents.

Also, I attached all my passport pages when I submit my application and it shows all the visas and stamps.
 
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wvanderlinden said:
My application is in progress and have been stuck with security clearance for awhile. Today I decided to check my application that I submitted (I have a copy of it downloaded on my laptop) and I noticed that I have understood question #13 wrong and I didn't mentioned the countries that I visit (like Schengen visa/student visa), I only mentioned the country of citizenship! and THIS explain why I'm stuck with Security Clearance/Background check.

The question is: **Do you currently, or have you ever held immigration or citizenship status in a country or territory other than Canada (this includes your country of birth)?**

Is there anything I can do to solve it. Do I have to submit IRCC form with explanation letter or call IRCC directly or better just wait and do nothing.

Please advise.
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Opinion is divided on this - my personal belief is that IRCC want to know if you had the right to 'reside' in a country - ie resident / student which would allow you to earn a living in that country, but not a tourist which does not have right to work/ reside in a country. It is unlikely your Security Clearance is held up because you did not declare a tourist visa.
 
akbardxb said:
Opinion is divided on this - my personal belief is that IRCC want to know if you had the right to 'reside' in a country - ie resident / student which would allow you to earn a living in that country, but not a tourist which does not have right to work/ reside in a country. It is unlikely your Security Clearance is held up because you did not declare a tourist visa.
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Thank you for the reply. I had 1 student visa 15 years ago, I will send a webform with all the visas just incase.
 
JEDI-007 said:
Hi, Had you submitted webform? Has this caused any issue in the processing?
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Hi, sorry for the late replay. Yes, I did submitted the webform. I don't think it caused any issues, maybe a little bit of delay! my file was closed in June 2023.
 
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