Marked NO for visa refusal in PR application even though visa had been refused o

[j12345]

When filling in my PR application i had answered NO for visa refusals even though i have had a visa refused once. The reason i had answered no for it was i got the visa the next time i applied.
However, i am worried after going through the forums with few saying that it can be taken as misrepresentation on my part.
It is nearly 5 months since i filed the PR application. So, should i be raising a CSE?


Visa History from beginning
- US visa granted
- US tourist visa rejected
- Canadian tourist visa granted (had made known about the US tourist visa refusal when filing the application as was aware the US and Canada share inforamtion pertaining to visa)
- US tourist visa granted.

 

[CanadaWeCome]

When filling in my PR application i had answered NO for visa refusals even though i have had a visa refused once. The reason i had answered no for it was i got the visa the next time i applied.
However, i am worried after going through the forums with few saying that it can be taken as misrepresentation on my part.
It is nearly 5 months since i filed the PR application. So, should i be raising a CSE?


Visa History from beginning
- US visa granted
- US tourist visa rejected
- Canadian tourist visa granted (had made known about the US tourist visa refusal when filing the application as was aware the US and Canada share inforamtion pertaining to visa)
- US tourist visa granted.

Raise a CSE with LoE.

 

[j12345]

ok thanks.

since it is close to 5 months , is there a possibility that they might have overlooked the visa refusal part since I have the same visa granted.
Also, had ordered gcms notes in December. As per it, information from US was asked for way back in august beginning.

 

[DEEPCUR]

I think you need to inform them as they can find this out. US and Canada share every possible database as they are well knit allies. Generally people get a form asking for explanation if they find such things, and if you have a CSE at that points, you could justify this. I am not an expert here, so wait for other senior members opinion too.

 

[j12345]

ok, would a raise with CSE with LOE.
My concern was it should not open can of worms where in CIC might have overlooked(nearly 5 months now with information on US visa asked way back in Aug 2016) the visa refusal but raising a CSE highlights it.

 

[DEEPCUR]

ok, would a raise with CSE with LOE.
My concern was it should not open can of worms where in CIC might have overlooked(nearly 5 months now with information on US visa asked way back in Aug 2016) the visa refusal but raising a CSE highlights it.

If you are doubtful,google this forum and see how many people forgot to declare a denial of their visas and got rejection. I'm not an expert here as I haven't got my ita, but just suggested from what I read here. Your call or check with other senior members.

 

[scylla]

ok thanks.

since it is close to 5 months , is there a possibility that they might have overlooked the visa refusal part since I have the same visa granted.
Also, had ordered gcms notes in December. As per it, information from US was asked for way back in august beginning.

US and Canada share information. Unlikely it will be overlooked.

Understand that you are flirting with a refusal and a five year ban from Canada if you do nothing. You need to let CIC know about your error.

Your choice.

 

[Itsmee]

I am in the same boat and was following the conversation. I was confused between bringing attention to a mistake made versus confessing about the mistake. However, took the risk of sending the CSE...Let's see.

 

[j12345]

By going through the replies, the best option that is available is to raise a CSE.
Would raise one at the earliest.
Thanks all for the information.

@itsmee Is it possible to share the content of the CSE raised.

 

[Itsmee]

By going through the replies, the best option that is available is to raise a CSE.
Would raise one at the earliest.
Thanks all for the information.

@itsmee Is it possible to share the content of the CSE raised.

Main CSE: Please include the attached LOE into my application

LOE:
Dear Visa Officer,
Subject: Change to the Statutory Question regarding Visa Refusal to any Country
In the PR application, where the question was asked if my visa has been refused to Canada, I stated No as my visa has never been refused for Canada. However, I noticed that it was asking about visa refusal for any country and not just about Canada. Therefore, I want to declare that my visa was refused for USA. Please see below for more details:
Visit Visa refused in **** and student visa refused in ****.
The reason for both refusal was: I didn't have stronger ties to **********. However, I was issued Visit/Business Visa on ******* valid till ******* when I showed **********proving I will leave USA at the end of my stay.
I apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.
Thanks,
******

 

[j12345]

Thanks for the quick reply

 

[Itsmee]

I have made this mistake and I am extremely worried because of this.... is there anything else I should do to correct this? I have sent a CSE but haven't heard back. Should I go ahead and send schedule A with correct...or any affidavit that I made a mistake.....

Anyone who made this mistake... how you handled the situation?

 

[gappy31600]

I have made this mistake and I am extremely worried because of this.... is there anything else I should do to correct this? I have sent a CSE but haven't heard back. Should I go ahead and send schedule A with correct...or any affidavit that I made a mistake.....

Anyone who made this mistake... how you handled the situation?

Hi Itsmee,

I made the same mistake and this is what i did:

AOR : 12 Oct
I realized the same mistake and sent them a LOE and newly filled Schedule A via CSE on 28 Oct.

Got a reply on 4 Nov 2016 that the information has been passed to the concerned department. So i didnt do anything else after this.



I recently ordered and read my GCMS notes. In the notes i can see that on 22nd November it was added to the notes that an updated Schedule A had been submitted for the incorrect answer to statutory question.

Hope this helps.

 

[Itsmee]

This is very helpful. Thanks so much. Did you complete the entire schedule A or just the statutory questions in schedule A?

 

[gappy31600]

This is very helpful. Thanks so much. Did you complete the entire schedule A or just the statutory questions in schedule A?

I filled entire schedule A.

+1 if this helped.