My freind worked illegally and then became citizen. Can she lose her citizenship

[T222RD]

My freind worked illegally and then became citizen. She had a student visa and worked illigally for a year, then got a work permit and finally her citizenship. Can she lose her citizenship for that?

 

[Swede]

My freind worked illegally and then became citizen. She had a student visa and worked illigally for a year, then got a work permit and finally her citizenship. Can she lose her citizenship for that?

If she lied about working illegally during her application she could. As far as I know, the only way to lose your citizenship is if you were deliberately untruthful when obtaining it, or permanent residency.

 

[mikeathome]

My freind worked illegally and then became citizen. She had a student visa and worked illigally for a year, then got a work permit and finally her citizenship. Can she lose her citizenship for that?

If she was truthful about her residence in Canada -resident requirements- and lawfully acquired her permanent residence, I don't think she would face revocation of citizenship. She might face a charge for not paying taxes while working illegally. If she obtained PR unlawfully, she might face criminal charge which might as well result in loose of citizenship (because residence requirements were not met, so unlawfully acquired citizenship).

Since she got a work permit, than I assume she was in Canada for a few years, working while obtaining PR, I don't think there's anything serious to worry about. If it gets discovered, pay the fine and the tax retroactive and it should be settled...

Mike

 

[just_do_it]

are you planning on reporting her? or think someone who knows of her past is going to report her?

Why can't people just live their lives and let others be?

 

[Nordicgirl]

My freind worked illegally and then became citizen. She had a student visa and worked illigally for a year, then got a work permit and finally her citizenship. Can she lose her citizenship for that?

If she gets caught, maybe.

 

[newtone]

Yes she will loose it, she'll be receiving a letter soon if she has not done so yet.

 

[Swede]

Yes she will loose it, she'll be receiving a letter soon if she has not done so yet.

Oh come on, that's just mean...

 

[newtone]

I know I know, I don't create the rules, but one thing I've learn from Canada is if you are trying to pull a fast one with the government they will not spare you

 

[Nordicgirl]

I know I know, I don't create the rules, but one thing I've learn from Canada is if you are trying to pull a fast one with the government they will not spare you

Yeah, why should they? Canada has these things called laws, and if you break them, there will be consequences...

 

[Msafiri]

My freind worked illegally and then became citizen. She had a student visa and worked illigally for a year, then got a work permit and finally her citizenship. Can she lose her citizenship for that?

how do you know this? do you have proof?