Denied Entry Into Canada On First Visit, Going Back Again?

[ST123]

Hello,

I wrote about this back when it happened, about 2 years ago now. I went to Canada for a Holiday but was rejected entry on the grounds that the IO thought I would remain in the country to work etc, even though I had a job here in the UK, I was also going to visit my girlfriend who it had turned out had overstayed her Visa in the Country (how ever the IO was convinced that I didn't know that was the case, which I didn't) his main concerns were work etc. My girlfriend is now legally living in Canada. He also stated some silly things, such as me having a "poor relationship" with my family, despite not being asked a single question about my family or home life. Even for my job which is Ground Maintenance, use of various heavy machinery etc, he put in the report that I was a Janitor.

I'm looking at going back next year but I'm not sure. I don't want to say that I'm going to see my girlfriend because it'll come back from last time that she was in the country illegally and that they may think I won't leave. I'll be staying in a hotel and will have proof of that, I'll have a job etc. Is it going to be better off saying that I'm going just for the holiday and site seeing etc? Which is true as I want to visit Niagara Falls etc. Or should I say that I'm going to be seeing my Girlfriend?

P.S, when I was deported I left voluntarily back to the UK, and I was told I could return.

Thanks.

 

[SenoritaBella]

That record will always exist, so no point trying to "run" from it. Being dishonest about the purpose of your visit would only lend credence to the first decision made 2 years ago and could get you banned for up to 2 years for misrepresentation.

You have a girlfriend but claim you will live in a hotel. Would you believe that if you were a border officer? The first time you came to visit, there were no plans to live in a hotel, why now? She has legal status now, so I don't see it as a problem. I would save yourself the trouble and be upfront about you visiting her and see where it goes.

From your description, it will seem you were denied entry and given the opportunity to voluntarily withdraw your application, not deported. Her being out of status and the concerns about you possibly working didn't help matters. Hope things go better for you this time.