Overstayed on vist visa in Canada. Am I still eligible apply for Immigration

[mdmike]

I went to Canada on Visit visa I overstayed for about 3 years. Right Now I am in India and I have enough point to qualify for Canadian Immigration under skilled labour catagory. am I eligible to apply?

 

[pittabread]

yes

 

[Mezo2009]

Not sure. Overstaying is a legal offense. In IM0008, there is a question about being deported out of Canada or any other country. You need to answer that question as yes and provide a convincing answer. I'm afraid it will show on their system your overstay. Btw have you've been paying your taxes!

 

[Candreamz]

Hi mdmike,

Were you deported from Canada?

If you over stayed in Canada, you can still apply for Immigration but they will have records for your overstayed and it will be a big negative impression.

Thanks
Candreamz

 

[mdmike]

I was not deported from Canada. I came back on my own. I stayed more then 3 years and did menial jobs.