Mandatory to mention visa refusals if any???

[mapple2014]

Hello,
Will any previous visa refusals decreases the chances to get a study permit in Canada?
I have 8 refusals of US visa in between 1999 to 2008. (4 for visit visa and 4 for student visa), Now I am applying for the study permit for Sep 2015 intake.
Should I mention them all in my form?
Will it affect my present application?

thanks.

 

[mead]

Hello,
Will any previous visa refusals decreases the chances to get a study permit in Canada?
I have 8 refusals of US visa in between 1999 to 2008. (4 for visit visa and 4 for student visa), Now I am applying for the study permit for Sep 2015 intake.
Should I mention them all in my form?
Will it affect my present application?

thanks.

ur application form does ask for past rejections ..unless u want to lie u should mention ur past rejections. and yes they may affect ur application.

 

[mapple2014]

No buddy there is a section in the study visa form for past visa refusals for any countries other than Canada.

 

[mead]

No buddy there is a section in the study visa form for past visa refusals for any countries other than Canada.

did not understand ur question
IMM1294E specifically asks for past rejections for canada as well as other countries.
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/student.asp

 

[mapple2014]

yup there is a question in the study permit form for past visa rejections.

 

[susana]

Yes, CIC has access to USA database, if you do not mention the visa rejections and the visa officer finds out , you will be denied for misrepresentation and banned for Canada for up to 2 years.

 

[mapple2014]

OK Thanks.
Will my previous rejections might create some issues ???

 

[scylla]

OK Thanks.
Will my previous rejections might create some issues ???

This was already answered previously. Yes - with 8 rejections in your history, it's quite possible this will cause problems because it looks like you are trying to get to North America any way possible and may not be a genuine student. You will need a very strong SOP.

 

[mapple2014]

SOP?
Is this a letter of explanation?

I am also hiring a Canadian lawyer for my case.

 

[scylla]

A SOP is a statement of purpose. If you search for SOP on this forum you'll find plenty of information about them.