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Be sure that all the information in your application is true and correct. If you provide inaccurate information in the application, you may be found to have committed misrepresentation and your application will not only be refused, but you will be unable to submit any kind of application to Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) for a period of two years. (Note: New legislation will increase this to five years.)

People often make the mistake of deleting or not including information that they think is not relevant to the type of application they are making. This can be found to be misrepresentation. It is better to disclose all the circumstances you may be concerned about and let the officer determine the significance of the information. Examples of such irrelevant information may relate to driving infractions (potential criminality), incomplete education, and non-marital relationships.

Failing to disclose the existence of family members can be even more serious and may result in a permanent prohibition in being able to bring your family members to Canada. Be sure to disclose all family members, spouses, and children — including those born out of wedlock or persons that you have lived with outside of marriage — as they will be considered to be your relatives under Canada’s Immigration laws.

If you are using the services of an immigration lawyer or consultant, be sure to disclose everything to your representative so that he or she can advise you on how to present any difficult information. Always tell the whole truth. If your representative advises you to conceal information or provide false information, you should stop working with that person immediately. It is an offence for lawyers or consultants to counsel or advise people to put false information in their immigration applications. However, CIC will hold you accountable for the information provided in your application. It is not an acceptable explanation to say that you relied on a paid representative. You are responsible for the information contained in your application so make sure it is accurate. Insist that you see a final draft of your application prior to it being submitted. Your lawyer or consultant should also give you a complete copy of your application for your records.

The following are some quick reminders about the application process:

• Sign and date your application. Unsigned applications will be returned. Ensure you have read it first. Never sign any documents that you haven’t read.

• Validate your forms. Save and print a copy of all the forms. If you make any changes you will need to re-validate the forms.

• Make sure that all the documentation and information requested are provided with your application and are clear and legible.

• Notify the visa office handling your application of any changes in your information (e.g., address, telephone number, marital status) and birth of any children. If your marital status changes, or you welcome another child after receiving your visas, you must advise CIC before coming to Canada. Bringing a family member to Canada who has not been included in your application may result in a loss of your permanent resident visa.

• Do not make any unnecessary inquiries to the visa office. The progress of your application can be checked online on CIC’s website once you receive your file number. Go to the “Check My Application Status” webpage (www.cic.gc.ca/english/my_application/status.asp).

• Have your documents translated into English or French by a certified translator.

• Keep a copy of all forms and documents submitted with your application.