Hi,
I need assistance from your end..
My brother-in-law applied for Canadian visa (for attending a seminar at his employer office). Couple of days back he got the refusal letter (not declaring the refusal of USA Visa) under section 16(1). The refusal letter also states that if the person is found engaged in misrepresentation in submitting the application then the officer can put a ban on him for 5 year for entry into Canada.They have given us 10 days for appeal about this decision.
He applied for USA visa (to attend cousin's convocation) in Aug, 2012 and it was refused. He never got any written communication on why it was refused and no entry was made in the passport about the refusal. During his interview with the officials (Aug, 2012) he was advised verbally that he has applied in very short time.
While filling up application form, based upon the above facts (no stamping / communication) about USA visa, he thought that he doesn't need to fill up this information.
He needs to send a letter to the immigration officer clearly explaining why he didn't fill up the information regarding refusal to USA. Would the above be sufficient to reply back to the officer? Do we need need to provide some extra information/docs to make the case strong and more sensible?
Any chance an employer can help him in any way to get this resolved?
I know because of negligence the mistake has happened and it's going to affect his career.. Any advise on the above would be really really appreciated.
Thanks
Amit