Consent to release information to employers? Generic Application Form

[poeticaesthetic]

Hi all, my husband and I are finishing up his application for PR right now (me sponsoring). One question we don't understand is on the Generic Application Form for Canada, it asks at the bottom under 'Consent and Declaration of Applicant' for consent to release information. It's clear that he has to release information for evaluation because that part just requires a signature under 'Declaration of applicant', but for the part above it regarding releasing information to the province/territory, and to prospective employers, does he have to check 'yes'? The only reason we ask is because while the part concerning the Refugee Protection Act sounds kind of important, the part about prospective employers sounds like he will have people calling to offer him jobs (not something he's looking for, really, as we intend to start a business). Is he required to consent to this?

Thanks!

 

[PMM]

Hi

Hi all, my husband and I are finishing up his application for PR right now (me sponsoring). One question we don't understand is on the Generic Application Form for Canada, it asks at the bottom under 'Consent and Declaration of Applicant' for consent to release information. It's clear that he has to release information for evaluation because that part just requires a signature under 'Declaration of applicant', but for the part above it regarding releasing information to the province/territory, and to prospective employers, does he have to check 'yes'? The only reason we ask is because while the part concerning the Refugee Protection Act sounds kind of important, the part about prospective employers sounds like he will have people calling to offer him jobs (not something he's looking for, really, as we intend to start a business). Is he required to consent to this?

Thanks!

1 Remember it is a Generic application it is used for all Immigration PR applications where in the EE entry CIC may contact employers.

 

[poeticaesthetic]

Hi

1 Remember it is a Generic application it is used for all Immigration PR applications where in the EE entry CIC may contact employers.

Thanks PMM, so are you saying it IS necessary to consent to release information for employment purposes? I'm still not sure I understand completely.

 

[poeticaesthetic]

Can anyone else shed some light on this?

 

[OhCanadiana]

Hi all, my husband and I are finishing up his application for PR right now (me sponsoring). One question we don't understand is on the Generic Application Form for Canada, it asks at the bottom under 'Consent and Declaration of Applicant' for consent to release information. It's clear that he has to release information for evaluation because that part just requires a signature under 'Declaration of applicant', but for the part above it regarding releasing information to the province/territory, and to prospective employers, does he have to check 'yes'? The only reason we ask is because while the part concerning the Refugee Protection Act sounds kind of important, the part about prospective employers sounds like he will have people calling to offer him jobs (not something he's looking for, really, as we intend to start a business). Is he required to consent to this?

Thanks!

It's fine to say 'no' in your circumstances.

Since it's a form that all PR applicants use, the yes option applies more for people who want to apply through some of the economic streams (think skilled workers, now express entry) where folks can express interest and then look for employment opportunities to be get points for employment, enabling them to apply. So in those cases, it would be helpful for folks to have employers reach out.

 

[poeticaesthetic]

It's fine to say 'no' in your circumstances.

Since it's a form that all PR applicants use, the yes option applies more for people who want to apply through some of the economic streams (think skilled workers, now express entry) where folks can express interest and then look for employment opportunities to be get points for employment, enabling them to apply. So in those cases, it would be helpful for folks to have employers reach out.

Thanks for your reply. I think it's just the wording that confuses us. He would rather not have his information released to employers, but when I look at it, it even has a space for him to enter his name, as if he needs to consent. It's all under the main section of CONSENT AND DECLARATION OF APPLICANT. The exact wording of this, the first section is:

Consent to release information to intended province/territory of destination

I, (first name, last name) _________________________ on behalf of myself and all dependants included in this application, authorize citizenship and immigration Canada to share the information collected in this application as well as all supporting documentation with Provincial and Territorial authorities with responsibility for immigration for the purposes of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.

I agree that the information contained in this application related to my intended occupation, education and work experience may be shared with prospective employers in order to assist them in hiring workers.

[ ] No [ ] Yes

_________

It actually underlines the word "agree"...which almost makes it seem like he has to say yes, and yet it gives the "No" option first...it's rather confusing. It almost seems that if he says "No" that he's somehow going against the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. That's the main part that raises questions for us.

The sections below are then "Consent to release information for Evaluation purposes" and "Declaration of applicant" which clearly require a signature and date. This first section, however, we find perplexing.

If he can, in fact, say "no" should he enter his name in the space provided regardless?

 

[poeticaesthetic]

Does anyone know if he needs to enter his name in that space, even if he checks 'no'?

 

[Christoph100]

but for the part above it regarding releasing information to the province/territory, and to prospective employers, does he have to check 'yes'?
Thanks!

No you do not need to check yes as other have said but on the other hand checking yes does not appear to have any effect on a family sponsorship application. I remember my wife checking yes on hers.

Chris.

 

[Mapleson]

It actually underlines the word "agree"...which almost makes it seem like he has to say yes, and yet it gives the "No" option first...it's rather confusing. It almost seems that if he says "No" that he's somehow going against the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. That's the main part that raises questions for us.

The sections below are then "Consent to release information for Evaluation purposes" and "Declaration of applicant" which clearly require a signature and date. This first section, however, we find perplexing.

If he can, in fact, say "no" should he enter his name in the space provided regardless?

Yes, complete this section with name and signature, but select "no", if you don't want to share the information.

This part of the IRPA this is referring to is the economic class of immigrants.

 

[poeticaesthetic]

Thanks everyone!

 

[Tiaa]

Thanks for your reply. I think it's just the wording that confuses us. He would rather not have his information released to employers, but when I look at it, it even has a space for him to enter his name, as if he needs to consent. It's all under the main section of CONSENT AND DECLARATION OF APPLICANT. The exact wording of this, the first section is:

Consent to release information to intended province/territory of destination

I, (first name, last name) _________________________ on behalf of myself and all dependants included in this application, authorize citizenship and immigration Canada to share the information collected in this application as well as all supporting documentation with Provincial and Territorial authorities with responsibility for immigration for the purposes of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.

I agree that the information contained in this application related to my intended occupation, education and work experience may be shared with prospective employers in order to assist them in hiring workers.

[ ] No [ ] Yes

_________

It actually underlines the word "agree"...which almost makes it seem like he has to say yes, and yet it gives the "No" option first...it's rather confusing. It almost seems that if he says "No" that he's somehow going against the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. That's the main part that raises questions for us.

The sections below are then "Consent to release information for Evaluation purposes" and "Declaration of applicant" which clearly require a signature and date. This first section, however, we find perplexing.

If he can, in fact, say "no" should he enter his name in the space provided regardless?

Hi there , do you think I need to sign here by hand writing if I clicked YES? Thank you!

 

[Tiaa]

Hi every one, do I need to sign by hand writing my name here if I choose YES?

Consent to release information to intended province/territory of destination

I, (first name, last name) _________________________ on behalf of myself and all dependants included in this application, authorize citizenship and immigration Canada to share the information collected in this application as well as all supporting documentation with Provincial and Territorial authorities with responsibility for immigration for the purposes of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.

I agree that the information contained in this application related to my intended occupation, education and work experience may be shared with prospective employers in order to assist them in hiring workers.

[ ] No [ ] Yes