I am currently in NZ, had an agency which helped me and my family get here. However, as I informed them of my previous refusal of entry in canada because of misrepresentation, which I defended but at the end, still got a 5 years ban. My agency only ticked on refusal of visa in my application to NZ, I just learned it now when I was renewing our visas, I copied the same pattern thinking since they are licensed immigration adviser then it might be right. Now, as I was doing my research, I got confused with the question ( deportation, refused entry) google definition is if you were in the border of the country, regardless if you have a visa or not and they didnt let you through - then thats refused entry. But looking at the forums here, I dont want dishonesty to be in the way. Now, I want to rectify the situation, do I need to attach the letter of refusal and explain that I just missed ticking the box? What do you suggest I do, I am praying that NZ will be considerate with my familys situation as we are reneing for our 3 year work visa and I dont want all our efforts to go in vain. Please help me. me and my kids have already applied, because of some needed docs my husband will only apply tomorrow. I feel the need to make a cover letter stating the error. Should I include the refusal letter in his application? Do i really put under reason of refused entry: misrepresentation or can I just put "did not meet requirement- non eligibility" Please help on how we can resolve this. Thank you
Inadmissable for 5 years in Canada
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You're asking about New Zealand rules? This is a Canadian immigration forum.. not many people here will be familiar with New Zealand's immigration rules.
In broad terms, if you have not been honest in your visa application you will generally have issues.
In broad terms, if you have not been honest in your visa application you will generally have issues.
So just to clarify you or your agent whose actions you are still responsible for misrepresented the fact that you were refused entry into Canada due to misrepresentation and banned for 5 years. Being refused entry and banned for 5 years is obviously far more serious than just having a visa application refused which seems to read how your agent portrayed it to NZ immigration.
As post above this is not a NZ forum so no idea how NZ views misrepresentation but ultimately the immigration applicant is responsible for anything or any answer included with an application not the agent.
Probably time to consult an immigration lawyer in NZ before you make NZ immigration aware of any Canadian ban that you omitted to tell them about previously. As for immigration being considerate, as in any country there are rules and laws that should be obeyed so impossible to speculate.
As post above this is not a NZ forum so no idea how NZ views misrepresentation but ultimately the immigration applicant is responsible for anything or any answer included with an application not the agent.
Probably time to consult an immigration lawyer in NZ before you make NZ immigration aware of any Canadian ban that you omitted to tell them about previously. As for immigration being considerate, as in any country there are rules and laws that should be obeyed so impossible to speculate.
Don't make that assumption - it's incorrect. Each country has its own immigration rules and they are often very different. You need to post to a NZ immigration forum or consult with an immigration consultant / lawyer who specializes in NZ rules.
Thank you everyone, I wasnt able to sleep last night because I am thibking of our future. Hope we can resolve everything by admitting early and come out clean. It was never an intent to mislead, i just did what the previous agency did which i thought was the right one