change of address- failure to notify

[enna00]

what if you have failed to notify cic that your residence address has changed but mailing has stayed the same is there penalties for this my friend wanted me to ask on her behalf she is in the middle of her application being processed and they requested her partner to have a phone interview but they are in the country where the application was submitted and now can go in person. What should she do your advice please and thank you. :-\

 

[NBaker]

Best to correct the address as soon as possible. If the applicant is not reached in a timely way ultimately the application can be refused.

Was this an inland or overseas application that was submitted since that may affect the situation?

 

[enna00]

Best to correct the address as soon as possible. If the applicant is not reached in a timely way ultimately the application can be refused.

Was this an inland or overseas application that was submitted since that may affect the situation?

the application was done overseas.

 

[enna00]

So your saying if the client is not contacted in time and do not reply to cic in time it could be refused

 

[NBaker]

I'm saying that if CIC is unable to reach an applicant to direct them to do something that eventually, after reasonable efforts are made, the application may be declared abandoned which would equal a refusal. It might be considered non-compliance.